Ruben G. Calderon
Williamsburg
Summary
I’m a dedicated photographer with a genuine love for fashion and image-making. After earning my BFA in Photography from SCAD, I’ve thrown myself into every opportunity to be on set, from assisting with fashion collections to supporting photographers with lighting, digital workflow, and production. I thrive in collaborative environments, and I’m known for being reliable, collaborative, and adaptable under pressure. My goal is to grow alongside established professionals and become a leading photographer through hard work, collaboration. and consistent learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Technician
Milk Studios BK
09.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated working knowledge of professional lighting, photo, and video equipment.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery, ensuring compliance with shoot ready conditions.
- Assisted in training junior technicians on proper equipment handling and maintenance procedures.
- Delivered photo, video, and lighting equipment to studio spaces and off-site locations for client productions.
- Email clients to confirm equipment requirements for their shoots and provided alternative solutions when requested gear was not available.
Freelance Photographer / Studio Assist / Digitech
SCAD
01.2023 - Current
- Second Assistant for Paige Dorian Productions on commercial and editorial shoots (most recent).
- Led an e-commerce shoot for ARDEA (Anthony Perez) in September 2025, producing all product imagery currently used on the brand’s website.
- Photographed fashion designers’ senior collections and editorial projects, including Anthony Perez’s “TREK” (Milan Fashion Week 2024) and Inju Ko’s “The Darkness Within” (2025) amongst many others.
- Collaborated with stylists, models, and makeup artists to execute editorial-quality productions.
- Built and managed studio setups using professional lighting equipment including strobes, continuous lighting, and modifiers.
- Supported photographers as a Digitech, handling Capture One tethering, color calibration, file backups, exports, and selects.
- Coordinated with digital technicians and creative teams to ensure smooth on-set workflow.
- Produced large-scale exhibition prints and managed color accuracy for gallery presentation.
Photography Lab Monitor
SCAD
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Oversee all of SCAD Savannah’s photography equipment
- Check out camera, film and lighting equipment for students
- Approve reservations and build studio spaces
- Help and educate students about equipment
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Photography
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA08.2025
Skills
- Capture One Pro
- Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign, etc)
- Digital (tethering, exporting, file management)
- Studio Lighting & Equipment Setup
- Medium & Large Format Photography
- Color Management & Retouching
- Equipment Repair
- Camera maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Photography direction
Accomplishments
- Exhibited in “Lucid — In Dreams,” Chateau Gallery, Louisville, KY, 2025
- ArtStryngs Gallery, Until the Earth Covers Us, Savannah, GA, 2025
- SCAD Large Format Exhibition – Graham Scott Building, 2025
- SCAD Fine Arts Showcase – Savannah, GA, 2024
- SCAD Fine Arts Showcase – Savannah, GA, 2023
- Catawba Valley Community College Library, The Changing Room, Hickory, NC, 2019
Timeline
Equipment Technician
Milk Studios BK
09.2025 - Current
Photography Lab Monitor
SCAD
09.2024 - 08.2025
Freelance Photographer / Studio Assist / Digitech
SCAD
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Photography
Savannah College of Art and Design
Portfolio / URLs
- WEB: https://rubengcalderonstudio.com/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/rubengcalderon/