Jesse Alford
Photographer
San Diego | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Fashion
Skateboarding
Photography
Fine art
In my own words
— Jesse13 years of Industrious Photography Business Management generated self taught training with Graphic Design, Marketing and Production
Trajectory
Dec 2020 — Now
Photographer · Taylor & Pond
Conceptualize, pitch, develop and produce elevated content for ongoing accounts; following a strategic calendar to build brand and product awareness. Collaborate with creative directors, designers, videographers and other photographers to hit deadlines within hours/budget. Hire talent, source props, and build sets as needed for projects greatest success.
May 2006 — Now
Photographer · Freelance
Create captivating and engaging content for over 650 local, regional, national, and international clients. Deliver digital and film photography projects that showcase people, products, and services to their best advantage. Manage all aspect of the business from attracting new clients, coordinating project logistics, collaborating with vendors and in-house production teams, bookkeeping and more. Develop and build strong relationships with galleries, productions teams, and publications.
Mar 2014 — Jan 2016
Gallery Director · Lux Quaubas Modern Art Gallery
Revitalized gallery reputation with innovation curation and art direction. Developed strict budget plan, set sales goals, and implemented strategic deadlines.
Aug 2011 — Oct 2015
Editor in Chief · Like Magazine
Envisioned and founded Like Magazine, a publication recognized by agencies, showrooms, brands, and bands as a staple for press coverage and advertising opportunities. Attracted and engaged a worldwide reader base. Managed and produced photography for editorials and cover stories. Coordinated interviews for magazine articles. Collaborated with design team to ensure quality and captivating magazine layout. Monetized heavy flow of traffic with advertising on both website and in each issue of the magazine.
Jul 2008 — Sep 2010
Manager · VANS
Managed a small team to great heights of Success.
Encouraged a fun and positive work environment for my associates, that focused on communication and commitment; and consistently surpassed goals.
Activity
Education history
New York Institute of Photography
Certificate of Completion | 2007 - 2010
San Joaquin Delta College
| 2006 - 2008
