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Ozum S.

New York City, New York

$100/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I have been working as a professional photographer for the past five years, and as a hobbyist for as long as I can remember. After earning my Bachelor’s in Journalism I decided to pursue a Master’s in Business. I am now taking art classes, as I should as a child of an artist father, and I am pursuing my long-time passion more and more each day. I am currently working on two side projects, one of which I can share here. It is called The Bench Project, where I combine my love for street photography with personal thoughts and observations of people, mostly in the greatest city in the world, New York City. My plan is to create a zine in the near future where I can also create a space for other creatives! I am very excited about it!

  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Social Media Website
  • Administrative Support
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Data Entry
  • English to Turkish Translation
Emiliano F.

New York City, New York

$100/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I’m a New York City–based photographer and multidisciplinary creative specializing in portrait, product, event, hospitality, and brand photography. Originally from Mexico City, I studied Communication Design at Parsons School of Design and have spent the past decade living and working in NYC, collaborating with brands, restaurants, startups, creative agencies, and independent clients to create visually refined imagery with a strong sense of storytelling. My work ranges from clean studio product photography and white-background e-commerce imagery to cinematic portraits, corporate headshots, restaurant and food photography, branded lifestyle campaigns, and live event coverage. I’m experienced working both in controlled studio environments and on-location shoots throughout New York, always adapting the visual approach to match the identity and goals of each client. I’ve worked with hospitality brands, technology companies, fashion and lifestyle projects, corporate clients, and creative teams, handling everything from lighting and creative direction to retouching and final delivery. Whether the goal is polished commercial content, authentic documentary-style coverage, or elevated editorial imagery, I focus on creating photographs that feel intentional, professional, and visually distinctive. In addition to photography, my background in design gives me a strong understanding of branding, composition, color, and how imagery functions across websites, social media, advertising, and print. Available for: • Portraits & Headshots • Product & E-Commerce Photography • Fashion & Lifestyle Photography • Food & Restaurant Photography • Corporate & Networking Events • Brand Campaigns & Creative Content • Studio & On-Location Shoots • Creative Direction & Visual Storytelling Based in New York City and available for projects throughout NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, and beyond.

  • Photography
  • Photo Editing Software
  • Portrait Photography
  • Event Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Lighting Design
  • Fashion Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Branding
  • Graphic Design
  • Film Production
Vita P.

New York, New York

$350/hr
4.0
1 jobs

New York City based photographer and videographer specializing in fashion, brand, and event coverage. My work focuses on creating editorial-quality imagery for fashion labels, brands, and creative teams, while also covering events and activations with a refined, story-driven approach. Experience includes fashion shows, brand campaigns, commercials, corporate and media events, conferences, and interviews. I’m comfortable working on set or on site with producers, PR teams, and talent, and delivering polished visuals under tight timelines. Vita Phoenix Photography

  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Event Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Fashion Photography
  • Cinematography
  • Videography
  • Film & Video
  • Film Direction
  • Video Production
Uliana S.

Lindenhurst, New York

$45/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Top Rated AI Visual Artist creating campaign-ready imagery for diverse brands and product categories. I transform product concepts into premium visuals with realistic lighting, refined styling, and a high-end editorial feel — using Midjourney and advanced retouching. What You Get: Campaign & product launch visuals (consumer goods, tech, lifestyle, beauty, fashion) AI model & lifestyle imagery with consistent, on-brand styling High-end retouching, image editing & extension Full creative direction — concept to final frame My Process: Brief & Strategy: Align on visual identity and campaign goals. Concept & Generation: AI creation using Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and advanced retouching tools. Delivery: First visuals or samples delivered within 24-48 hours. Why Work With Me: Based in New York, serving US & EU brands. Content that looks expensive, not "AI-generated." Open to one-off campaigns and ongoing visual partnerships. Message me with your brand and project — I'll reply with a tailored approach. Note: Adjust the turnaround time (24-48 hours) to match your actual capacity.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Commercial Photography
  • Product Photography
  • AI Image Generation
  • Graphic Design
  • Midjourney AI
  • Visual Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Photo Retouching
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Branding
  • AI Image Editing
  • AI Content Creation
  • Art Direction
  • Product Ad Campaign
  • Product Imagery Content
  • Fashion Photography
  • Advertising Photography
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Digital Art
William E.

Queens County, New York

$50/hr
5.0
4 jobs

As a freelance photographer and compositor, I take on projects that require high levels of creativity and proficiency in programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator. My personal digital artwork portfolio is often considered to have a humorous flair, but my abilities are not limited to such a genre. I am currently employed as a full time digital composite artist for an advertising company, inserting photorealistic products and signage into pre-existing video content. If you need motion graphics or video post production work, I also regularly employ Adobe After Effects and/or Nuke to complete anything from animations to vfx to rotoscoping to tracking/compositing. I have also used Adobe Dimension, Cinema 4D and Maya to complete 3D model composites. My go to for video editing projects is Adobe Premiere. I have worked professionally as a digital composite artist for nearly a decade. I have 6 years experience working as a lead studio photographer, shooting everything from lifestyle to product shots. I have 10 years of freelance photographic work, shooting everything from events to head shots. 3 years experience working in video compositing, motion graphics, vfx, editing.

  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital Photography
  • Rotoscoping
  • 3D Motion Tracking
  • Motion Graphics
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Compositing
  • Visual Effects
Brian B.

New York City, New York

$200/hr
4.9
294 jobs

Brian F. Benton (brianfbenton.com) is a photographer, videographer, drone pilot and editor in California / New York. He specializes in commercial, documentary and product videography and photography, as well as post production. Please contact me for availability and to learn more. Brian has previously done work for Ace Hardware, The Financial Times, Oatly, Weight Watchers, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, Teach For America, Splendid Spoon. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2016. Please note: Hourly rates vary by project depending on location, equipment necessary, pre-production work, etc. Please inquire about rates if you are looking to hire on an hourly contract.

  • Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Business
  • Drone Videography
  • Videography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing
  • Drone
  • Education
  • Advertising
  • Video Production
  • DNS
  • Video Commercial

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