Communication through the creative process

Dennis is accustomed to working with a spectrum of clients from B2B,D2C, and Ad Agencies it is his strength creating a seamless experience for those that work with him. The experience at O’Grady Photography and Draper’s and Damon’s has made him an accomplished and creative product photographer, Photoshop expert, and designer producing work for press, web, social and retail channels. Dennis possess strong production and communication skills as well as the ability to provide exceptional contributions to the team. He has the ability to take on layered responsibilities across the creative and corporate environments.

Experience

Senior Retoucher/Color Correction Specialist at Draper’s and Damon’s, Irvine, CA
(2007 – 2022)  

Print and online image enhancement with a high level of efficiency in color correction and color matching in Photoshop. I safeguard and maintain network image management and image quality at all times.

Also:

The layout of catalogs in InDesign and linking of images and graphics within an asset management system.

Primary duties included:

• Interface with marketing & merchandising and contract photographers to keep on schedule and within prescribed deadlines.

• Image compositing.

• Expert color correction and color matching of all products and skin tones as needed.

• In house proofing of catalogs for buyer reviews.

• E-commerce image prep and post

• Create, implement and maintain color managed workflow throughout Photoshop department.

O’Grady Photography, Santa Fe Springs, CA (1991-2007)
Studio management, photography, marketing, art direction, print & electronic design, and digital asset management for O’Grady Photography site and O’Grady Images Stock Photography sites.

Primary duties included:

• Managing clients, vendors, and assignment bookings.

• Collaborate with designers and art directors and assist the principal photographer with photoshoots.

• Art direct and shoot photo assignments.

• Create, implement, and manage internal marketing campaigns for print and web.

• Create and manage collateral advertising and catalogs for clients.

• Manage digital assets for studio assignments and stock photo websites.

• Maintain Mac OS workstations and related software.