Matthew Thompson

Directed all photo related partner operations onsite with the Fairmont Brand. Responsible for hiring, training, and coaching of photographers, supply inventory, managing and updating social media channels and photographer/hotel invoice processing. Curated and maintained images/video assets and processing bi-weekly payroll and monthly commission sheets.

Adapted conventional and specialized photographic equipment to capture and process a range of images for still, instrumentation or scientific imaging. Planned and performed photography in a studio, field and scientific environment and for commercial production, testing evaluation and marketing materials.

Photographer specializing in the documentation of live event, concert and in-studio performances. Aid and assists in event driven local promotional material that reflects the diverse music environment KEXP strives to promote.

Photographed people, parts, processes, engineering tests, event documentation and other special events in a studio or field environment. Operates specialized digital photo processing tools such as scanners, printers, and various computer workstation configurations to process captured images. Operated still, video, motion picture, and high-speed video and motion picture systems and other imaging means to conventionally or digitally capture a range of images for technical documentation, analyses of engineering or scientific subjects, and company events. Collaborated with customers to plan and develop creative photo missions with key organizations and to acquire special images that represent the company's products to external customers. Participated in the staging and capture of important and critical events that requires the application of highly developed artistic skills and creative photographic talent.