DEVON ADDERLY
Photographer, Videographer, Editor
Miami,FL.
Summary
Dedicated creative, specializing in photography and videography, offering expertise in sales, marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative solutions. Practiced in on-location shoots, events, moving imagery, studio set-ups, equipment maintenance, and working with celebrities, businesses, and families.
Clients include People Magazine, Steve Harvey, DJI Global, Lori Harvey, Tamera Mellon, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Issa Rae, Shaunie O’neal, Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert, Skip Marley, Dolce and Gabbana, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Pretty Little Thing, The Dental Boutique, The NFL, Hooerae Media, and more.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Photographer + Videographer
Devvision
New York, NY
10.2015 - Current
- Started a successful photo and video business that started from a love and hobby for capturing people and objects.
- Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Photographed models for agencies that include IMG, Ford, Wilhelmina, NEXT, Women, The Lions, and more for book development
- Created an ongoing professional relationship with the great Steve Harvey and his family Marjorie and Lori Harvey
- Captured content at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week for multiple seasons
- Efficiently captured, edited, and turned over media for immediate publication
- Created mood boards and executed productions according to clients' needs
- Negotiated project terms and budgets
- Consulted with attorneys to oversee contracts and business dealings
- Successfully turned a hobby into a viable business and learned to balance the creative aspects as well as the business sides of photography and video
- Work published in print and on the web for various clients
- Successfully managed and created assets for celebrity social media clients
- Proficient with SEO, WordPress, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, IG reels, Facebook and Instagram ads
Photographer + Videographer
Steve Harvey Global
Los Angeles
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with client and team
- Canon, Sony, and Adobe Creative Suite, Mac and Windows operation mastery
- Produced high quality photos, videos, and graphics for publication in print and on social media that featured Steve Harvey, his family, and associates
- Captured stunning aerial photo and video by drone for use in publications
- Customized shooting strategies based on intended use and client preferences
- Extensive international travel that provided a strong foundation of adaptability and creativity
- Worked with The Steve and Marjorie Harvey foundation to create educational and marketing materials
- Extensive experience working working with celebrities, politicians, and other notable individuals
- Managed and organized media database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization
- Facilitated printing of images for client
- Managed teams of photographers for large scale projects.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs
Photo Editor + Photographer
The Lady Loves Couture
New York, NY.
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Successfully curated images for the trendy lifestyle publication
- Oversaw the creation and sourcing of assets to be used in publications
- Researched image libraries to locate appropriate photographs for stock use
- Collaborated with a team weekly to plan and execute publication goals and timelines.
- Canon, Sony, and Adobe Creative Suite, Mac and Windows operation mastery
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
- Traveled frequently to New York, London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Week to create media
- Clients include Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Chanel, Dennis Basso, Prada and many more
- Extensive experience shooting backstage, in press pits, street style, studio portraits, and products
- Successfully executed international media productions on short notice
- Consistently worked on 24-hour turnaround timelines for edited content, providing a strong foundation for efficient workflow.
- Sourced and purchased assets from outlets like Getty Images and Shutterstock
- Extensive experience working mobile or remote
- Organized and communicated with teams of hair stylists, makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, public relations, and others for content production
- Mastery of social media management, SEO, WordPress, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Twitter,
- Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram Ads, Instagram reels, etc
- Photographer + Videographer, Drone Pilot
Education
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Cocoa Beach High School
08.2002 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Photography
Fashion Institute of Technology
05.2010 - 05.2012
Internship - Photography
Robert Ector Photography
01.2012 - 10.2016
Skills
Superb attention to detail
Project Management
Video Shooting and Editing
Digital and Film Photography
Adobe Creative Suite
Equipment setup and maintenance
Retouching and color correction
Strong compositional skills
Digital design
Customer service
Celebrity clientele
Sony proficient
Canon proficient
DJI proficient
Studio shooting
On-location shooting
Events
Drone Pilot
Accomplishments
- People Magazine with Shuanie O’Neal (https://people.com/tv/shaunie-oneal-is-engaged-to-fiance-pastor-keion-henderson/)
- People Magazine with Jean Mpalomby (https://people.com/celebrity/jean-mpalomby-model-who-was-a-refugee/)
- Memory Magazine with Steve and Marjorie Harvey (https://www.littmankrooks.com/wp-content/uploads/PYM_Fall21.pdf)
- Steve Harvey official website contributor (https://steveharvey.com/)
- Steve Harvey Foundation contributor (https://theharveyfoundation.org/)
- Steve Harvey Social Media contributor. Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/iamsteveharveytv/). Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/SteveHarvey/) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/IAmSteveHarvey)
Timeline
Photographer + Videographer
Steve Harvey Global
04.2018 - 03.2020
Photographer + Videographer
Devvision
10.2015 - Current
Photo Editor + Photographer
The Lady Loves Couture
02.2015 - 04.2018
Internship - Photography
Robert Ector Photography
01.2012 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Photography
Fashion Institute of Technology
05.2010 - 05.2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Cocoa Beach High School
08.2002 - 05.2006