Brian Castillon
Photographer / Retoucher · The La Jolla Group
Mission Viejo, CA
In My Own Words
Skilled photographer and retoucher with extensive experience in apparel and lifestyle. I am constantly seeking to grow my technical knowledge while expanding professional connections with like-minded individuals.
Work Experience
Photographer / Retoucher
The La Jolla Group2020 – Present
- Designated head photographer on studio and location productions across all brands - Organized studio team workflow and managed project calendars - Executed retouching and photo compositing across all brands. Oversaw outsourced projects - Optimized workflow operations to increase studio efficiency - Collaboration with Art/Creative Directors to produce creative visual solutions - Brands include O’Neill / Hang Ten / Voyager / PSD / Spiritual Gangster
Associate Photographer
The La Jolla Group2019 – 2020
- Assisted senior photographer on all studio and location productions - Executed set up and break down of photo and studio hardware - Took lead on photo retouching and photo compositing across all brands - Designated drone pilot on marketing productions for both motion and stills - Worked with equipment across multiple camera systems (Canon, DJI, Red)
Assistant Photographer / Digital Technician
The La Jolla Group2018 – 2019
- Acted as primary Digital Technician on productions across all brands - Collected, organized, and distributed all digital assets - Developed lighting configurations alongside senior photographer - Worked as a complementary photographer during product shoots - Assisted in photo retouching and video editing
