Joe Large
Owner · Joseph Large Photography Videography
Breckenridge, CO
In My Own Words
Joseph Large is a Breckenridge, CO. based touring photographer, filmmaker, and one of the first FAA commercially licensed drone pilots in the nation. He specializes in shooting photos and film for professional athletes, recording artists, bands, NGO’s, and commercial clients. He is currently a Brand Ambassador for Re-Fuel and Vallerret Photography Gloves.
In February 2010, he lost his mother to a long battle with cancer. Four years later, his father passed away in his sleep of an unexpected heart attack. In those 4 years, Joseph realized “just how short life is, and that you had better do what you love, because you never know when your time will be up.”
While heartbreaking, these losses encouraged him to quit his job in IT, spend his savings on his first DSLR and pursue his dream.
“Since I started pursuing a career in photography I have had the opportunity to work with Olympic athletes, world renowned musicians, and have had the chance to shoot some amazing landscapes along the way. All of this has happened in only a few quick years,” the photographer wrote. “Losing both of my parents in such a short period, at such a young age has propelled me to pursue my dreams more than anything else in my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the lesson they unintentionally taught me.”
Most recently Nikon has taken notice to Joseph’s work, and has started sharing his images via their social media channels. In July Joseph spent two weeks in South America acting as the Chief Photographer for TheClymb’s Peru adventure trip. He was in charge of telling the story of Peru’s incredible culture, adventure, geography, natural landscape and history through The Clymb’s social media feeds.
Joseph has also just been recently accepted into the Photographers Without Borders organization not only as a photographer, but as a videographer as well. PWB sends volunteer photographers and filmmakers to less fortunate countries to ensure that grassroots initiatives get the attention they deserve to create social and/or environmental change.
If you have a concept or an idea you would like to make a reality through his creativity don’t hesitate to Contact Joseph. He is available for contract work worldwide.
Recent Clients Include:
Netflix | BBC Earth | Discovery | National Geographic | TGR | PBS | BuzzFeed | Pepsi | Vail Resorts | Warren Miller Entertainment
Work Experience
Owner
Joseph Large Photography Videography2003 – Present
Joseph Large is a Breckenridge, CO. based touring photographer and filmmaker. He specializes in shooting photos and film for professional athletes, recording artists, bands, and commercial clients. Recent clients include National Geographic, PBS, Buzzfeed, Newsweek, Pepsi, and Vail Resorts. If you have a concept or an idea you would like to make a reality through his creativity don’t hesitate to contact Joseph.
New Business Development
Audiosocket.com2013 – 2017
Audiosocket is a music licensing technology company that provides highly curated, culturally-relevant music for your projects. Our music is anything but "stock." Audiosocket focuses on the quality of the music, not the quantity. We scout bands, musicians, and composers all over the world to make sure content creators have access to the best original music.
Tour Manager/Event Coordinator
Rockford Fosgate - Vans Warped Tour2012 – 2013
Rockford Fosgate is the insdustry leader in car audio subwoofers, car stereo speakers, amplifiers, head units, signal processors, enclosures & accessories.
Tour Coordinator
Air National Guard - Vans Warped Tour2011 – 2011
The Air National Guard is a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies
Help Desk Manager
Cordicate IT2010 – 2011
Cordicate IT is a High End Provider of Deep Infrastructure™ Consulting Services and Managed Solutions that enable organizations to design, build, and operate their information assets in an AlwaysOn environment.
Help Desk Analyst
LiquidSpoke2010 – 2010
LiquidSpoke' Managed Services provide a single point of contact for simplified resolution of IT issues in the data infrastructure and applications environment.
Technical Support Specialist
Breckenridge Grand Vacations2008 – 2010
Breckenridge Grand Vacations was formed in 2007, serving as the developer, owner and operator of three Breckenridge Resorts; Gold Point Condominiums, Grand Timber Lodge, and our newest resort, the Grand Lodge on Peak 7. Winner of the ARDY Employer of Choice award in 2005 from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), Breckenridge Grand Vacations has also been recognized as one of the most successful independent developers in the industry.
Outside Sales Rep
Artec and Elan Snowboards2006 – 2009
* Solicited orders for Artce, (m4), and Elan Snowboards. * Facilitated sales meetings with potential retail buyers explaining product benefits. * Conducted clinics and training sessions for retail buyers and their sales staff. * Serviced a six state sales territory and attended industry trade shows and on snow demos. * Recruited, managed and advised the Colorado (m4) snowboard team.
National Mobile Marketing Tour Representative
Marketing Werks2006 – 2006
* Ensured V-Cast music and Verizon Wireless received the maximum amount of exposure in the Southwest, encompassing a 5 state territory. * Met and exceeded weekly tour goals of 15 appearances, 15,000 impressions, 5,500 contacts, 1,250 consumer demonstrations and 280 qualified leads. * Responsible for maintained and tracked premium and product inventory, event planning, setup, execution, and tear down. * Conducted guerilla marketing on non-event days at local skate parks, retail locations, and shopping centers.
Event Coordinator
Western Winter Sports Reps Association2005 – 2006
* Planned, produced, staffed and managed the ski and snowboard industry on-snow demos, rep and retail parties, rep meetings, and indoor shows to facilitate the buy/sell cycle. * Negotiated contracts with venues, decorators, and hotels. * Managed, maintained, and updated the membership database and website on a daily basis. * Tracked and recorded show payments, certificates of insurance, and receivables according to show dates.
Store Manager
Blades Board and Skate2002 – 2003
* Managed the daily operation of the store doing upwards of 1.6 million in business each year. * Hired, trained and motivated a 20 person sales staff. * Regularly met daily sales goals, ensuring a profitable shop. * Responsible for recruiting and managing the shop’s snowboard team.
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