Daniel Christensen
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Lead Photographer with a strong background in aviation-focused media, team leadership, and effective communication. Proven ability to manage fast-paced projects, coordinate with diverse teams, and deliver high-quality visual content that captures precision, motion, and technical detail. Experienced in mentoring others and collaborating with clients and organizations to produce compelling, mission-ready imagery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Photographer
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CA
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Captured high-quality photographs for school events and activities.
- Coordinated photo sessions with students, staff, and families.
- Edited images for publications and social media platforms.
- Developed creative concepts for yearbook layouts and themes.
- Mentored student photographers in technical skills and composition.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
Yearbook Editor
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw a team of student contributors to ensure timely content submissions.
- Developed and edited written content, maintaining a consistent style throughout the yearbook.
- Organized and conducted interviews with students and faculty for feature stories.
- Collaborated with photographers to select images that aligned with the yearbook theme.
- Traveled to Paris to produce a dedicated yearbook section highlighting student travel experiences through photography and storytelling.
- Served as Lead Sports Photographer, documenting varsity and junior varsity athletic events across multiple seasons.
Church Volunteer
St. Julies
San Jose, CA
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with volunteers to prepare materials for services and programs.
- Served meals to homeless people in partnership with local charities during holidays or special occasions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Air Traffic Management
Arizona State University Polytechnic
Mesa05-2029
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose06-2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Customer collaboration
- Content management
- Photography techniques
- Effective time management
- Digital asset management
Timeline
Yearbook Editor
Oak Grove High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Photographer
Oak Grove High School
08.2022 - 05.2025
Church Volunteer
St. Julies
06.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Air Traffic Management
Arizona State University Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School