Oakland, CA, USA
Deep experience and insight into the entertainment industry helps me to offer creatives an unparalleled level of service.
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What makes a great website?
Accessibility, cohesive design, a simple traffic flow, and a strong call to action.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
1.) How do you intend to use the images we create together?
2.) Do you have any reference images?
3.) How many fully edited images do you need of each look?
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Insight. What makes a "great" photo is up to interpretation in many cases, but by following a set of best practices, we can assure a level of quality which can be easily tailored to suit the most demanding of brand guidelines.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
1.) How do you intend to use the images we create together?
2.) Do you have any reference images?
3.) How many fully edited images do you need of each look?
Describe your creative process.
1.) Learn about the project
2.) Brainstorm
3.) Create a plan
4.) Work with my client to gain approval on pre-production
5.) Plan the shoot
6.) Review content with client and gain approval on post-production editing
7.) Edit and render deliverables
8.) Present the finished content and make any needed extra edits
What information do you need from a client before you can start work?
- Project description and goal
- Budget for the project
- Desired turnaround time for completed content
What do you love most about your job?
Meeting new people and getting to create things that didn't exist the day before.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was inspired by a long line of legendary producers who helped bring new artists and technology to the public. Helping others achieve their goals is more like a team effort so I don't often think about it as a solo-venture.
Why should our clients choose you?
Vast experience and insights lead to better ROI. With over 23 years in the professional entertainment industry I have gained a unique set of tools and knowledge surrounding music, media, events, film, production, marketing, robotics, copyrights, patents, coding, and building businesses.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, there are a great many ways that I can help from pre-to-post production.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Intense cleaning and a new professional air filtration system help to keep us safe in the studio.
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