ELVIN ABRIL

• Work together with the stylists, shop and test kitchen teams on pre-production of shot lists, then on timing and order of shots each day
• Collaborate on set design and prop selection to enhance the visual narrative within each photograph taken
• Enhanced visual storytelling with expert photo editing and retouching skills
• Communicate with content, advertising, commerce, and marketing teams about requests and deliverables
• Take silhouette, environmental and recipe photos that convey the brand and product's meaning and connect with our customer and audiences
• Conduct tethered shoots using Capture One, ensuring real-time image evaluation and adjustments to achieve desired visual outcomes

• Worked with Stylists and Art Director to rent surfaces from local vendors prior to photoshoots
• Assisted Stylists and Photographers across 4 different studio spaces from buildout to breakdown
• Reviewed weekly and monthly schedule with Creative Operations Manager to anticipate assistance needed in Editorial, E-commerce, and Brand Partnerships
• Experience in prop styling on set for E-commerce photoshoots

• Built new in-house live streaming services for talent
• Lead team of 4 Production Assistants to produce daily shows
• Responsible for ordering and installing all AV equipment to enhance online experience
• Address technical problems head-on and develop creative solutions to prevent delays and future issues
• Communicate with talent to ensure proper audio equipment is provided prior to event

• Prepare and unload all incoming and outgoing orders in a timely manner
• Test all outgoing equipment for full functionality
• Drive company vehicles to/from job sites and sub vendors

• Worked alongside Creative Director and Producer to photograph high-quality images for their collaboration with Yeti
• Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product
• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance

• Captured BTS photographs of HMU artists and models along with runway photos.
• Provided event photography coverage for Concept Korea's 10th Year Anniversary Fashion Show After Party.

• Planned and prepared for all studio shoots with Stylist, Marketing Director and Sales Director
• Responsible for ordering appropriate equipment (Lighting/Grip) prior to Ecommerce shoot
• Consistently edited 100+ photographs within Staple's standards

Worked with Internal Team to photograph retail interior/exterior, consumer engagement, events and beauty images for special collections

• Nike By You x International Girls Crew Air Max Collection Launch
• Nike Air Force 1 'NYC Editions: Procell' Collection Launch
• Nike x MMW 45 Grand Training Sessions
• Nike SB Dunk Book Launch
• Nike x Creed II Movie Screening & Collection Launch
• NikeID x Nigel Air Force 1 Launch

Photographed the first launch of Nike's Yoga Collection with the Sky Ting Yoga Trainers. The event entailed a seeding experience, product presentation and Q&A with Nike Master Trainer (Krissy Jones), brunch, and a photoshoot with trainers who attended.