- USA, Los Angeles
- Assistant since:2009
- Driving licence:Car
- Personal car:personal car available
- Passport:yes
- Languages:English
- Telephone: 310.309.7070
- donzephotography.com
- ali@donzephotography.com
Photo Assistant, Digital Tech
Ali Donzé
People, Portrait, Architecture, Location Scout, Prod. Assistant, Stillife, Food, Landscape, Transportation
Know How:
Main camera is Canon, but I'm familiar with Nikon, Mamiya 645, Toyo 4x5, Leaf digital medium format backs as well.
Experienced with studio and location lighting using both tungsten lightd and strobes. Most of my experience is with Profoto and Travelite, but familiar with Elinchrome and Dynalites as well.
An expert in Lightroom 3, with strong retouching and design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign CS5. Familiar with
Canon EOS capture software, Capture Once, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Aperture, After Effects, Dreamweaver.
Skilled in Mac and PC programs including: MS Word, MS Excel, Pages, Numbers, and FTP uploading.
I'm highly adaptable to changing situations and working with a variety of people. My work ethic is strong and accompanied by an always pleasant and professional etiquette. I'm eager to get the job done right, meet new people, and travel.
References as assistant / Career
Graduated of Hallmark Institute of Photography
B.F.A. in Motion Graphics, Savannah College or Art and Design
Freelance Photo Assistant 2009-Present
Freelance Digital Imaging Tech 2011-Present
Studio Manager 2010-Present
As a freelance photo assistant and digital tech I've worked on-set and remotely all over the United States with major commercial clients such as L.L. Bean, Carnation, Alpo, Lexus, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and UCLA Medical School. I've assisted in creating images for self promotion, advertising, editorial, and corporate clients.
After graduating Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2009, I began working with photographer David Zaitz as digital tech, photo assistant, retoucher, and office assistant. I've aided in marketing his business, implementing print and online branding, preparing files for final delivery, and general technical trouble shooting.
Prior to entering the photography industry, I earned a B.F.A. in Motion Graphics from the Savannah College of Art & Design and worked a designer/animator/editor for over six years in the film and television industry. My work in motion design included creative direction, channel branding, theatrical trailers, television main titles, video production, and web design. Throughout my career, I has been given the opportunity to create broadcast and theatrical work for such clients as MTV, Disney, TLC, FOX, and many more.
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Portfolio
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