Hi, I’m
Jon Cospito
Bayside,NY
Summary
I have honed 10+ years of industry experience to craft an accomplished and dynamic career in visual storytelling across still imagery, motion capture, and post production. An upbeat self-starter with a knack for client relations and creative problem solving, I thrive in the fast paced world of production life, always seeking to surpass expectations with my proficiency, professionalism, and output.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Jon Cospito Photography
Photographer | Cinematographer | Retoucher
06.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Lead productions for variety of commercial and personal clients ranging in budget sizes from $1,000 - $200,000+. Clients include Absolut Vodka, Area 23, Bayer Health, Cetaphil, Chase Bank, Eli Lilly, IT Cosmetics, Nike, Olay, Sonic, Truist Financial, and many more.
- Cultivate relationships with advertising agencies, production companies, brands, and individuals to maintain extensive network.
- Deploy expertise in lighting, composition, and post production to create consistent level of quality across all work regardless of genre, budget, or size of production.
- Confer with producers to craft competitive bids and proposals to win new clients.
- Source and manage crew for every shoot according to creative direction and budget, ranging in size from 1-20+ people.
- Expertly retouch majority of own work in order to maximize effect of visuals and define unique style, as well as offer professional retouching services for other clients.
Vayner Productions
Director of Photography
07.2016 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Led photo shoots for over 50 different brands which included Chase, GE, Dove, Coach, Kswiss, Olay, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Don Julio, Quaker Oats, Ritz, Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robbins, and many more.
- Consulted with creative teams on agency side to help inform them of most effective way to execute their vision.
- As Director of Photography, collaborated closely with directors, producers, and creative teams to develop and implement unique cinematic approach for each project.
- Conveyed creative and cinematic vision to production designers, gaffers, key grips, and camera operators to achieve cohesive visual language for all commercial productions.
- Managed all aspects of camera equipment, and oversaw lighting and grip equipment lists to ensure budgets were met while still maintaining visual excellence.
Joe McNally Photography
First Assistant | Lead Retoucher
06.2013 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Lit and gripped shoots for world renowned photographer, Joe McNally.
- Traveled world for commercial productions as well as educational workshops.
- Educated students in camera technique, lighting, digital work flow, and retouching in Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Was responsible for retouching all images delivered to clients.
- Managed and maintained equipment to expedite preparation for last minute travel notice.
Education
Hallmark Institute of PhotographyTurners Falls, MA
Certificate of Completion from Professional Photography
06.2013
University Overview
- Recipient of Outstanding Achievement Award for top portfolio
- Studied under Greg Heisler, distinguished portrait photographer
Grove City CollegeGrove City, PA
Bachelor of Science from Entrepreneurship
05.2011
University Overview
- Graduated magna cum laude with highest honors in entrepreneurship
- First place winner of annual entrepreneurship department Elevator Pitch Competition
- Developed and wrote a business plan to establish a post graduate program in Ethiopia
Skills
- Creative problem solver
- Client Relations
- Superb attention to detail
- Visual storytelling
- Lighting Expert
- Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Director of Photography
Vayner Productions
07.2016 - 05.2019
Photographer | Cinematographer | Retoucher
Jon Cospito Photography
06.2013 - Current
First Assistant | Lead Retoucher
Joe McNally Photography
06.2013 - 07.2016
Hallmark Institute of Photography
Certificate of Completion from Professional Photography
Grove City College
Bachelor of Science from Entrepreneurship
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