DANNY OLIVARES
Roselle,IL
Summary
Dedicated photographer with a strong appreciation for the art, science and technical precision of photography. Proven ability to utilize camera lenses, controls, and composition techniques to create visually striking images. Continuously refining creative vision through diverse projects and participation in professional workshops. Specialized expertise in lighting techniques that enhance cinematic storytelling in both photography and videography.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Life Touch Prestige Portraits
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with primary photographer and school personnel to streamline picture day operations and enhance overall efficiency.
- Established photography station efficiently and organized for optimal workflow.
- Delivered exceptional customer sales and service to parents and students during photography sessions.
Equipment Rental Lab Aide
College of Dupage
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Open and close the rental cage, along with our edit suites.
- Rent out equipment to students.
- Make sure equipment is complete and undamaged upon return.
- Make sure equipment is in good and serviceable condition before being sent out on the field.
- Inspect and fix any issues with our equipment. (eg. troubleshooting camera settings/ replacing lamps on our hot lights/ (troubleshooting basic editing questions for student))
- Help lab manager with any in class demonstrations of our equipment and how to safely use it out in the field.
- Working with the lab manager to complete any other task needed of me.
Videographer and Video Editor
Courier News Paper
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Attend weekly meetings to pitch story ideas.
- Work with writers to form a visual for their written pieces.
- Join reporters in the field for on camera interviews.
- Take photos and film them for the newspaper print and online articles.
- Help set up interviews.
- Handle all camera setup for in the field reporting.
- Handle all audio setup and troubleshooting for in the field reporting/interviews.
- Awards
- 2021 Illinois Community College Journalism Association, News Photo Division: 1st Place.
- 2021 Illinois Community College Journalism Association, Multimedia Story: First Place.
- 2022 Illinois Community College Journalism Association, Multimedia Story: First Place.
- 2019 Illinois Community College Journalism Association, Multimedia Story: Second Place.
- Work in Film
- Legacy (short film), directed by Robert Walker
- Position: Director of Photography
- Birthday (short film), directed by Sean Lee
- Position: 1st Assistant Camera/Gaffer
- Seeds of Change (short film), directed by Frances Wilkerson
- Position: Best Boy Electric
- The Fight Inside (short film), directed by Dorcus Brou
- Position: 1st Assistant Camera
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Film And Video Production
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05-2026
Skills
- Coordinate with production team to meet goals
- Idea pitching and production
- Knowledgeable on how to work DSLR, mirrorless, TV broadcast, and cinema cameras
- Able to safely work with Grip and Electric equipment
- Able to work with adobe premiere pro, adobe lightroom classic and photoshop
- Photo editing
- Adobe photoshop
- Video editing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Augmented Reality (AR) Development
- Virtual Reality
- Video Gaming
- 3D Printing
- Drone Piloting
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Music
Timeline
Photographer
Life Touch Prestige Portraits
02.2024 - Current
Equipment Rental Lab Aide
College of Dupage
01.2021 - 07.2024
Videographer and Video Editor
Courier News Paper
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Film And Video Production
College of DuPage