Ryan Donahue
Freelance Photographer/Videographer · Plums Cafe
Costa Mesa, CA
In My Own Words
Nearly 10 years of freelance photographic experience, working with all aspects of the craft, from products in the studio, to sports, events, portraiture, including all aspects of pre/post production from planning and conceptualizing to the realization of a finished product and delivery.
Looking to become a full time employee as either and in house photographer or member of a marketing or sales team.
Work Experience
Photographer
Plums Cafe2015 – Present
Collaborated with business owner, kitchen staff, web designer, and stylist in order to accurately portray the highest quality food photographs possible, while maintaining a specific artistic direction and feel.
Freelance Photographer/Videographer
RDPics.com2006 – Present
Self Employed as a freelance photographer, managing all aspects of the photographic process from marketing, promotion, pre/post production, shooting, editing, file delivery, etc. Worked in numerous fields, such as: Products, Sports, Events, Architecture, Portraits/Headshots, Nature, Photo Assisting, and more.
Catalog Photographer
UNCL2014 – 2015
Freelance Studio Photographer for UNCL's eCommerce, social media, tradeshow marketing materials, etc. Handled all photo editing, retouching, and file delivery.
Product Photographer
Armada Skis2010 – 2014
Photographed 300+ outerwear items for the worldwide product catalog and online store in 2010, 2012, 2013, & 2014, all shot a year in advance for sales and marketing materials for the following snow seasons.
Worked directly with the design team and art director to meet and exceed their goals for styling and presentation.
Worked independently and cooperatively to reach deadlines.
Filmer/Photographer
RVCA2014 – 2014
Brought on to RVCA Surf for coverage of athletes during the summer swell season. Created web content for social media. Shot on location, edited, and delivered to HQ for marketing materials.
Checkout Facility Employee
Brooks Institute of Photography2007 – 2007
Worked as a Checkout Facility Employee for the remainder of my stay at Brooks Institute's Ventura Campus before leaving the Visual Journalism program. General tasks including inventory management, quality control, equipment demos for student certification and checkout eligibility, cleaning, organization, etc.
