DOMINIC REYES
Portland
Summary
Versatile and detail-oriented photographer with over five years of experience capturing high-quality images for brands, artists, and events. Specialized in product, lifestyle, and editorial photography with a strong eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling. Proven ability to collaborate with creative teams and deliver polished visual content that aligns with brand identity. Experienced with studio setups and natural lighting, image editing, and fast-paced production environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Photographer – Product, Lifestyle & Event
Freelance Photographer
01.2020 - Current
- Photograph products including handmade goods, food, and apparel for marketing and e-commerce use.
- Work with brands to create compelling product images that highlight craftsmanship and design.
- Coordinate with clients to understand creative direction, brand guidelines, and usage needs.
- Set up and manage studio lighting for clean and consistent product photography.
- Edit and retouch product images in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to maintain brand consistency.
- Capture editorial and lifestyle content for marketing campaigns and social media promotion.
- Maintain an organized image archive and deliver assets promptly to meet deadlines.
Producer & Content Editor
Isimo Podcast
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Produced and edited multimedia content for a rapidly growing digital brand.
- Created high-performing visual clips for social platforms, contributing to substantial audience growth.
- Managed post-production workflows and visual consistency across platforms.
Photography Instructor
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Taught fundamentals of photography and image editing to students in underserved communities.
- Developed lesson plans and led hands-on sessions focused on product and portrait photography.
- Maintained camera equipment and cultivated a safe, creative environment for learning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Photography
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA 09.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
- Studio lighting techniques
- Natural lighting techniques
- Product photography
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Photoshop
- Color correction
- Retouching
- Batching
- E-commerce image production
- Marketing image production
- DSLR operation
- Mirrorless camera operation
- Video camera operation
- Product styling
- Visual composition
- Digital asset management
- File delivery
- Creative direction
- Collaborative communication
Selected Achievements Projects
- Director, Lost Art Liquids '2nd Wind' Product Campaign, 2018
- Product & lifestyle photography for local brands and artisans, 2020–Present
- Coachella 2024 coverage, music and merchandise photography
- Headshots for Homies, community portraiture project, 2023
Timeline
Producer & Content Editor
Isimo Podcast
05.2021 - 09.2022
Freelance Photographer – Product, Lifestyle & Event
Freelance Photographer
01.2020 - Current
Photography Instructor
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
10.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Photography
Pasadena City College
09.2010 - 06.2014