Dominique Graves
Director Of Photography
emeryville
Summary
Director of Photography with 5 years of production experience. Editing, cinematography and camera operating expertise and scripted and unscripted content proficiency. Seasoned in photography and videography strategy development and content production for various distribution channels. Oversees creation of high quality photography and video productions to support marketing, creative and strategic communication efforts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Photography
Adobe
01.2023 - Current
- Managed and directed external and freelance photographers to deliver on-location photo projects.
- Collaborated with directors to develop storyboards and shot lists, ensuring seamless capture of key moments in the narrative.
- Facilitated seamless communication between production departments to maintain a unified vision from pre-production through post-production stages.
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
- Elevated production value by consistently prioritizing visual storytelling elements such as lighting, composition, and movement for each project''s unique needs.
- Crafted visually compelling stories by utilizing advanced camera techniques and equipment for various productions.
- Led teams of camera operators and assistants to achieve a cohesive vision across multiple shoots and locations.
- Collaborated with producers, identified external talent and grew network of local and global photographers for photographic initiatives.
Founder
Chosen One Creative Studios LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Boosted brand engagement by creating compelling social media posts and campaigns.
- Cultivated a loyal following on social media platforms through consistent posting schedules and authentic community engagement strategies.
Digital Content Specialist
Adobe
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed training materials for internal stakeholders on best practices in digital content creation, empowering team members to contribute effectively to company-wide initiatives.
- Leveraged video storytelling techniques to create captivating content for social media platforms, driving user engagement and shareability.
- Coordinated influencer partnerships that resulted in increased reach and positive reviews from key industry personalities.
- Conducted thorough research on industry trends and competitor analysis, informing the development of targeted content strategies.
- Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
Multimedia Intern
Winston-Salem State University, Athletic Department
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Used InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create design ideas.
- Managed digital archives to maintain organized file management system of images and video clips.
- Assisted with post-production of video archives by scrubbing, cataloging and organizing clips.
- Collaborated with 5-person team to construct interactive presentations and analyze processes, events and services.
- Translated video, graphics and audio animation into distributable formats.
- Prepared and designed flyers, illustrations, brochures and photographic work using Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks on all multimedia output before publication or distribution, minimizing errors and inconsistencies in final content pieces.
- Enhanced multimedia content quality by effectively editing videos, images and audio for various digital platforms.
- Engaged in photography, graphic design and video content creation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Lighting techniques
Film editing
Post-production supervision
Adaptability under pressure
Color grading
Crew leadership
Digital asset management
Camera operation
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-making
Self motivation
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Visual storytelling
Social media management
Timeline
Director of Photography
Adobe
01.2023 - Current
Digital Content Specialist
Adobe
03.2022 - 08.2022
Founder
Chosen One Creative Studios LLC
04.2019 - Current
Multimedia Intern
Winston-Salem State University, Athletic Department
08.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Winston-Salem State University
05.2001 -