Jason Niemann
Providence,RI
Summary
Creative Commercial Photographer with a diverse, professional portfolio, exhibiting technical expertise and high-quality imagery catered to each client's specific needs. Utilizes advanced lighting techniques, as well as expert editing and styling to enhance visual appeal and create compelling visual storytelling with every project.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Freelance Photographer
J. Niemann Photography
- Current
- Owner/operator of J. Niemann Photography, working on a contract basis with a wide variety of clients. Extensive experience with product, food, architecture, wedding, event, and fine art. Commercial clients have included Wayfair, Ross-Simons, Side Show Solutions, Skyzone Trampoline Parks, Central Tools, We Got Soccer, Emma’s Pub and Pizza, Bridgewater State University, and local non-profit organizations, gallery owners, artists, and independent contractors. Produces, shoots, retouches, and delivers work to meet strict contractual deadlines and client specifications.
Lead Studio Photographer
Luxury Brand Holdings
06.2016 - 07.2026
- Produced images for national retail jewelry distributor and manufacturer across e-commerce and print platforms. Produced high-volume images across applications including print catalogs, billboards, and digital assets while meeting daily output quotas. Captured images using Nikon and Canon cameras and processed final products utilizing Phase One Capture One and Adobe Creative Suite software. Supported training of junior photographers in styling and lighting techniques and collaborated with retouching artists to maintain quality. Coordinated and maintained studio to ensure software, cameras, lighting equipment, and color calibration remained current.
- Captured high-quality images for luxury products, aligned with brand guidelines, collaborating with art directors and managing creative director.
- Developed creative concepts for photo shoots, enhancing visual storytelling and driving customer engagement across brands.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to produce compelling imagery for advertising campaigns.
Commercial Product Photographer
Planet Shoes Inc.
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Conceptualized and photographed product images for commercial e-commerce vendor, overseeing the entire process from thematic development to post-production. Styled and shot images, using a combination of constant, natural, and strobe lighting and a variety of props, backgrounds, and environments. Collaborated with team to define brand image, creating style guidelines for seasonal image galleries while adhering to tight deadlines and design specifications. Shot and updated high-volume individual product pages, retouching images for consistent color, removing dust and scratches, and creating clipping paths.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree - Art, Concentrations in Photography, Fine Arts, Art History
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA01-2008
Skills
- Experience with product, portraiture, landscape, architecture, fashion, food, and conceptual fine art photography
- Proficiency with studio lighting kits and lighting modifiers, flash, tungsten, LED and natural lighting
- Model direction and photo styling
- Superb attention to detail
- Expert level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Phase One Capture One, and other adobe creative applications
- Extensive photo editing and retouching experience including color management, clipping paths, image archiving, post-processing
References
References Available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Studio Photographer
Luxury Brand Holdings
06.2016 - 07.2026
Commercial Product Photographer
Planet Shoes Inc.
10.2013 - 03.2016
Independent Freelance Photographer
J. Niemann Photography
- Current
Bachelor of Arts degree - Art, Concentrations in Photography, Fine Arts, Art History
Bridgewater State College