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Shawn Terry

Brooklyn

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong creative vision and expertise in lighting systems, honed at Root Studio. Proven ability to enhance production quality through advanced lighting, and grip skills. Effective with team organization and on-set morale. Successfully collaborated with clients as a freelance photographer, delivering high-quality digital assets that exceeded expectations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Assistant

Root Studio
08.2024 - Current
  • Perform daily equipment checks by testing equipment parts and rigging mock-ups for various production needs.
  • Calibrated software and machinery to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality, safety standards.
  • Set up and break down production equipment and commercial sets based in multi-use studios.
  • Assist producers and resident production teams in obtaining and delivering necessary equipment.
  • Produce itemized equipment lists for studio and location based productions.

Photographer

Freelance
08.2020 - Current
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Utilized various lighting, grip, and digital equipment to capture high quality digital and film assets.
  • Trained assistants with site-specific equipment and various company models.

Photography Assistant

Freelance
08.2020 - Current
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Selected and set up appropriate grip, lighting, and digital equipment.
  • Organized studio workflow for producers and photographer to ensure a safe and clean environment.
  • Utilized knowledge of filters, color theory, and light diffusion for quality digital assets.


Bartender

Common House
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Helped management plan and serve rotating seasonal bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials and upholding centuries of classic cocktail history.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography & Film

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Proficiency in Profoto, Broncolor, Aputure, and NanLux lighting systems
  • Basic knowledge of Capture One
  • Advanced Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital production process
  • Strong creative vision
  • Team organization

Timeline

Equipment Assistant

Root Studio
08.2024 - Current

Bartender

Common House
05.2023 - 08.2024

Photographer

Freelance
08.2020 - Current

Photography Assistant

Freelance
08.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Photography & Film

Virginia Commonwealth University

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