Akshay Dandawate
Kalyan,Mumbai
Summary
Executive Photographer & E-commerce Expert Creative Product Photographer with proven experience in capturing high-quality images for e-commerce platforms and print materials. Skilled in using advanced photography equipment and editing software to enhance product features and aesthetics. Strong understanding of lighting techniques, composition, and color theory used to successfully increase sales through compelling product imagery. Noted for contributing to branding consistency and improving online customer engagement in previous roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Photographer & Videographer
Aakash Jewells
Andheri,Mumbai
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all photography equipment inventory.
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and video footage.
- Selected and assembled equipment and required background properties.
- Edited and retouched images/videos for various publications using Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
- Maintained photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lights, tripods.
- Created visual effects for photos utilizing advanced image editing techniques.
- Identified potential issues with digital imagery, including color balance, contrast, sharpness and cropping.
- Researched stock photography sites to find appropriate images and new data for projects.
- Maintained photography studio including cleaning the equipment after each shoot.
- Researched latest trends in photography technology and industry standards.
- Developed content for social media outlets to promote photography and videography projects.
- Ensured that all photography equipment was properly maintained and functional.
- Planned menus, decorations, music, photography, videography, and other details.
- Researched new camera technologies, software updates.
Content-Executive Photographer
Durian Industries ltd
Goregoan
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Furniture Manufacturing
- Managed the production of creative assets such as visuals and videos that are used in content marketing activities
- Set up, mounted or installed photographic equipment and cameras
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images
- Estimated or measured light levels, distances and numbers of exposures using measuring devices and formulas
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods
- Attend workshops or seminars related to photography techniques and technology advancements
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work
- Engaged in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials
- Tracked studio inventories and ordered new supplies when needed
- Work closely with editors and designers to create desired effects in post production editing
- Selected and assembled photography equipment and required backdrops
- Maintained various studio equipment
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications
- Taking feedback from graphic and 3D team
- Content editing for Advertising
- Furniture Manufacturing
Senior Jewellery Photographer & Graphics Supervisor
Chain-N-Chains Ltd
Navi Mumbai
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Jewellery Manufacturer
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods
- Collaborated with graphic designers to ensure that images meet project specifications
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos
- Created artificial light using flashes and reflectors
- Selected and assembled photography equipment and required backdrops
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission
- Develop film, print photos, and make digital copies of existing photos
- Directed activities of workers setting up photographic equipment
- Performed maintenance tasks to keep equipment working properly
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use
- Work closely with editors and designers to create desired effects in post production editing
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work
- Tracked studio inventories and ordered new supplies when needed
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals
- Jewellery Manufacturer
Freelance Product Photographer
www.ItsBeautiful.com
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Furniture Manufacturing
- Ensured proper lighting techniques were used to capture desired images
- Performed basic troubleshooting on camera equipment when necessary
- Engaged in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials
- Selected and assembled photography equipment and required backdrops
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications
- Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop to meet client specifications
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques
- Maintained various studio equipment
- Created artificial light using flashes and reflectors
- Furniture Manufacturing
Senior Product Photographer and QC operator
Www.GoZefo.com
Bhiwandi
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Furniture and Appliances buying and selling
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission
- Estimated or measured light levels, distances and numbers of exposures using measuring devices and formulas
- Selected and assembled equipment and required background properties
- Tested equipment prior to use, verifying good working order
- Received and inspected raw materials
- Assisted in the development of SOPs related to quality control processes
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions
- Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos
- Researched new techniques or technologies to improve quality of product photography
- Used traditional or digital cameras along with tripods, filters and flash attachments
- Edited photos to optimize color, brightness, contrast, clarity, and other factors
- Collaborated with graphic designers to ensure that images meet project specifications
- Furniture and Appliances buying and selling
Jewellery Product Photographer & Editor
Tribhuwandas Bhimji Zaveri TBZ pvt.ltd
Zaveri bazaar
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: Jewellery Production
- Daily target to shoot and edit of jewellery products
- Product photographer and Marketplace
- Engaged in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos
- Edited photos to optimize color, brightness, contrast, clarity, and other factors
- Jewellery Production
Product Photographer & Marketplace Executive
Smiles Creation
Bhiwandi
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Baby Toys Production
- Edited photos to optimize color, brightness, contrast, clarity, and other factors
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events
- Set up the photographic environment including backgrounds, lights, props and accessories
- Provided detailed asset management, file naming and image drops
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work
- Marketplace handling
- Baby Toys Production
Product Field Photographer
www.gozefo.com
Bhandup
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Furniture Production
- Furniture Product Photography and Editing
- Content and cataloging for marketplaces
- Furniture Production
Field Photographer
Tallen Technology
Bangalore
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Hotel Restaurant and Interior
- Interior Photography
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots
- Hotel Restaurant and Interior
Education
Diploma in Creative Photography -
Rachna sansad school of photography
Mumbai, India01.2012
Diploma in information technology -
S.s.jondhale polytechnic
Asangaon, Mumbai01.2011
Ssc -
Saraswati Mandir
Kalyani, India01.2008
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Marketplace panel operator
- Video editing
- Videography
- Originalities and creation
- Creative Direction
- Digital video
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Assessments
- Social Photography/Videography
- Photo editing
Training
Advance Course of Photography, Akash Multimedia
Passions
Digital Marketing
Timeline
Executive Photographer & Videographer
Aakash Jewells
09.2024 - Current
Content-Executive Photographer
Durian Industries ltd
06.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Jewellery Photographer & Graphics Supervisor
Chain-N-Chains Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2023
Freelance Product Photographer
www.ItsBeautiful.com
11.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Product Photographer and QC operator
Www.GoZefo.com
06.2017 - 01.2019
Jewellery Product Photographer & Editor
Tribhuwandas Bhimji Zaveri TBZ pvt.ltd
07.2016 - 04.2017
Product Photographer & Marketplace Executive
Smiles Creation
01.2015 - 05.2016
Product Field Photographer
www.gozefo.com
01.2015 - 06.2015
Field Photographer
Tallen Technology
01.2014 - 08.2014
Diploma in Creative Photography -
Rachna sansad school of photography
Diploma in information technology -
S.s.jondhale polytechnic
Ssc -
Saraswati Mandir
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