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Julian Chua

Short Hills

Summary

I am a creative individual offering expertise in photography, videography and digital design. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer

Private Clients
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided photography services for a special occasion. Charged hourly for set-up, event photography for a graduation party.
  • Edited photos with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
  • Showcased diverse photography styles for clients to choose from, increasing portfolio versatility.

Film Producer

Semi-Wars Productions
01.2023 - Current
  • I am a founding member of the filmmaking group known as Semi-Wars, comprised of my high school friends and myself. We have been creating our own short films and submitting them to film festivals in New Jersey.
  • Served as cinematographer/director of photography on three Semi-Wars productions.
  • Served as executive producer on three Semi-Wars productions. Involved in each stage of the filmmaking process (pre-production, filming, post-production and marketing.)
  • Designed posters and marketing material for each Semi-Wars film.

Volunteer

Millburn High School Fencing Team
01.2023 - Current
  • Photographed all fencing team meets and events for 2023 and 2024 season.
  • Edited photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
  • Created and presented a slideshow utilizing the photographs taken for the annual end-of-season fencing banquet and tribute to senior players.


Intern

Millburn Short Hills Historical Society
06.2021 - Current
  • Started in July 2022, continued to present.
  • During the summer, I archive historical artifacts that have been donated to the Millburn Short Hills Historical Society. I photograph artifacts such as clothing, music pieces, and school uniforms with some dating back to the 1900's. The photos are then uploaded into an online database.
  • Throughout my school year, I photograph an ongoing list of historic homes and buildings located in town and add them to the database. Examples of these historic buildings include churches, government buildings, and commercial business buildings.

Volunteer

Millburn Public Library
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Organized books in various sections of the newly renovated Millburn Public Library. Knowledgeable in the dewey decimal system to organize all types of books.

Education

High School - Junior -

Millburn High School
Millburn, NJ
06.2025

Skills

  • Visual storytelling
  • Experienced in digital photography
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro
  • Experienced in videography
  • Color correction
  • Photo composition

Timeline

Freelance Photographer

Private Clients
06.2023 - Current

Film Producer

Semi-Wars Productions
01.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Millburn High School Fencing Team
01.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Millburn Public Library
07.2022 - 08.2022

Intern

Millburn Short Hills Historical Society
06.2021 - Current

High School - Junior -

Millburn High School
Julian Chua