I am an experienced digital imaging technician, specialized in fashion and beauty photography.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MACYS PHOTO CONTENT STUDIO THE FACTORY, LIC, NY - CREATIVE OPERATIONS MARKETING
THE FACTORY LIC
06.2020 - Current
Responsible for training and onboarding all new Digital Technicians
Worked hand in hand with photographers and Creative Directors, including for Blue Mercury, Urban Skin Rx, Izzy Beauty, Macy’s Beauty, to perfect look and feel of each project
Provided invaluable insights to help elevate final content, including direct contributions on lighting, hair and makeup, model direction, and styling
Consistently fostered a lively and vibrant on-set atmosphere conducive to maximum creativity and nuanced client management.
Freelance Photographer
06.2011 - Current
Personal work published in: Ellements Magazine, Untitled Magazine, Fault British Magazine
Portfolio: www.leodeangelis.com
Senior Digital Technician
Splashlight Studios
06.2011 - 02.2020
Responsible for training and onboarding all new Digital Technicians
Managing high-volume file delivery for various video, still and On-figure shoots
Work closely with photo team and art director to streamline and execute fast paced workflow
Shoot Casting for Splashlight Clients: Target, Under Armour
Assist photographers in lighting setup and breakdown, tethered shooting and file management
Client liaison to Splashlight Digital Department: Macy’s, Bloomingdales, David Yurman, Eileen Fisher, Helmut Lang,Target, Theory, Victoria Secret, Lacoste, DKNY, DVF
Color management for retouching.
Photo Lab Manager
Miami Ad School
07.2008 - 01.2011
Assisted teachers by preparing daily class curriculum and set up equipment for class lessons
Managed photo lab, assisted students with photo projects, educated students how to use photo equipment and Capture One program.
Internship
Annie Leibovitz Studios
10.2010 - 12.2010
1st Photo Assistant
Sid Hoeltzell Photography
10.2009 - 07.2010
Assisted photographer in still life photography shoots
Clients included but not limited to: BARCARDI', SMIRNOFF, SUBWAY
Oversight of Capture One on set checking for proper ISA camera format, ICC profile and processing images according to standards
Serve as a second eye to the photographer by regularly checking for focus and ensure color consistency, color balance, exposure and curves on all images
Assisted photographer in problem solving issues with the camera, computer or lighting issues.
Education
Degree in Advertising Photography -
Miami Ad School
Miami, FL
01.2011
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising -
Unilago University
São Paulo, Brazil
01.1998
Skills
Captureone, photoshop and all the adobe programs, proficient
Fluent in Portuguese, Italian, Spanish and English