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Nataliia H.

Irvine, California

$55/hr
4.1
11 jobs

I am a versatile professional photographer with a passion for capturing both meaningful personal moments and impactful brand stories. My expertise spans from intimate family sessions and romantic Love Stories to professional commercial photography for businesses and brands. For individual clients, I focus on creating a comfortable atmosphere to capture authentic emotions and timeless portraits. For brands, I deliver high-quality visual content tailored to your marketing goals, ensuring your products or services stand out. What I offer: • Individual & Portrait: Personalized sessions, Love Stories, and Family photography. • Commercial & Brand: Product shots, lifestyle content for social media, and business portraits. • Post-Production: Professional retouching and color grading in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop. While my hourly rate is listed, I prefer working on a per-project or per-image basis to ensure clarity and quality. Please contact me for a custom quote based on your specific product needs. I am dedicated to delivering high-quality results that meet your specific needs. Let's work together to create something beautiful!

  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo Editing Software
  • Image Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Product Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Fashion Retouch
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Nature Photography
Diane V.

San Francisco, California

$79/hr
5.0
1 jobs

What leads us to stories we want to tell can be a sentimental journey we want to capture whether it be an event or a portrait that captures us or loved ones at an iconic time. I look forward to collaborating with a client to capture their vision. Branding is another service I provide. I work with my client to provide a visual story that brings clarity and dimension to the brand. It would be a pleasure to connect and share more about my work and how my photography services can assist you.

  • Wedding Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Branding
  • Event Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Fashion Photography
  • Street Fashion Photography
  • Street Photography
Peter M.

San Francisco, California

$165/hr
4.9
30 jobs

I’m a San Francisco-based photographer, videographer, and drone content creator producing modern visual content for brands, founders, nonprofits, real estate teams, and creatives across California—especially the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs. With 6+ years of experience, I specialize in hybrid photo and video production: brand photography, short-form video, cinematic B-roll, social content, interview-based content, real estate visuals, event coverage, and optional drone capture. My approach combines strong composition, natural light, clean editing, and story-driven content that feels polished, intentional, and built for today’s digital platforms. I regularly work with clients who need more than just photos or video alone—they need versatile content that works across websites, campaigns, social media, marketing, and internal brand storytelling. I’m comfortable leading shoots, capturing candid moments, filming interviews, and creating refined visuals that match the pace and goals of each project. I use a professional multi Sony-based camera setup along with lighting, audio, and drone equipment to deliver high-quality visual content for a range of productions, from branded shoots and events to interview-driven videos and business storytelling. My work spans real estate, architecture, hospitality, lifestyle branding, headshots, events, and documentary-style storytelling. I aim to make every shoot feel smooth, collaborative, and creatively dialed-in.

  • Wedding Photography
  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Real Estate Photography
  • Wedding & Event Video
  • Events & Weddings
  • Commercial Photography
  • Image Enhancement
  • Image Editing
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Content
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Luminar
  • Video Editing & Production
Tina V.

Los Angeles, California

$170/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hello everyone! Please check out my updated portfolio at: tinavonn.com I am a passionate, professional photographer and videographer in Los Angeles with over ten years of experience. I work with Canon camera's and products and do both natural and studio lighting. Services offered -Weddings -Engagements -Portrait photography -Actor and Corporate headshots -Event photography -Lifestyle photography -Product and Food photography -Real Estate and Architecture photography -Family photography -Photo retouching -Music Videography -Reel editing -Video editing I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and Final Cut Pro X and other editing software. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, fun, and professional environment to get the best shots and deliver your vision.

  • Wedding Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Videography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Event Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Portrait Photography
  • Fashion Photography
Logan R.

San Diego, California

$165/hr
5.0
25 jobs

I’m Logan Rando, a San Diego, CA based videographer, filmmaker, photographer, and editor with over a decade of experience helping businesses and creators tell their stories through intentional, cinematic visuals. My work is grounded, human, and story-driven, whether I’m producing a brand video, documenting an event, or shaping footage into a compelling final edit. I’ve worked with over 100 clients across commercial, lifestyle, and creative projects, delivering hundreds of videos and generating millions of views online. I specialize in projects that need more than just technical execution, clients who want clarity, taste, and storytelling that actually connects with an audience. I’m comfortable handling projects end-to-end, from concept development and planning, through filming, editing, color, and final delivery. I also collaborate well with existing teams and creators who need a reliable professional to elevate their content without overcomplicating the process. Services I offer include brand and business videos, wedding video & photo, product and lifestyle content, interviews, event coverage, YouTube and social media editing, and photography including portraits and lifestyle shoots. I work calmly, communicate clearly, and take deadlines seriously. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the creative and practical side of video production, and who prioritizes authenticity over gimmicks, I’d love to collaborate.

  • Wedding Photography
  • Photography
  • Video Ad
  • Video Advertising
  • Video Ad Campaign
  • Videography
  • Wedding & Event Video
  • Wedding Videography
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Social Media Video
Benjamin P.

San Diego, California

$86/hr
5.0
67 jobs

• Produced $29.5M in available investment assets within four months for the #1-rated independent financial adviser in their category. • Built and executed marketing funnel collateral used in campaigns that produced $10M+ in revenue each. • Generated thousands of marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) for a multi–eight-figure dental marketing company serving practices in all 50 states. • Served as Director of Marketing for a dental marketing firm that ranked on the Inc. 500/5000 list four consecutive years. • Clients and credits include: Walmart, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Cisco, Dell, American Airlines, Oracle, Philips, Xerox, Comcast, IBM, BMW, Applebee’s, H&R Block, Alcon, Stihl, Jackson Hewitt, and 100s of others. WEBINAR FUNNEL PERFORMANCE: Architected and executed multi-touch webinar funnels designed to convert high-value professional clients. Results: • $27,690 average revenue generated per account per webinar • High watermark: $38,703 per account from a single event Performance metrics: • Average webinar ROI: 5.3x on ~$7,000 spend • 265 top-of-funnel meetings generated from webinars in 2025 • Average cost per meeting: $3,306 • Total revenue attributed to webinar clients in 2025: $997,725 • Average deal size: $90,702 LEAD GENERATION & CONTENT GROWTH • Helped create an industry-leading dental salary survey, generating 1,013 new leads in 12 months. • Built marketing materials for DentalPost, the largest dental job platform, connecting: 900,000+ dental professionals and 77,000+ dental practices AUTOMATION & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING • Designed a fully-automated, AI blogging system that saves 40+ hours per month in labor for a motivational products company. RECOGNITION • Named Entrepreneur of the Month by the Austin Business Networking Group WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME I specialize in building automation-driven marketing systems that allow businesses to: • generate more leads • reduce manual workload • scale revenue without scaling headcount My background combines 20 years of marketing leadership with modern automation architecture, allowing me to build systems that deliver measurable ROI.

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