Robert W

Freelance Photographer

Equinox • Freelance

May 2025 - Present • 1 yr

As the Principal Photographer at Monarch Athletic Club, I oversee and execute all photography-related projects for the company. My responsibilities include producing professional studio headshots for new staff, capturing dynamic images of club members and trainers for social media and marketing use, and providing comprehensive photographic coverage for company events such as club openings and social gatherings. I also create high-quality product photography for Monarch merchandise, including collaborative activewear collections with Lululemon. In this role, I manage all aspects of lighting design, utilizing both strobe and continuous lighting systems to achieve the brand’s desired visual style across a variety of shooting environments. Additionally, I maintain full control of the post-production workflow, ensuring consistent color, lighting, and detail across all final images. By carefully reviewing and refining every photograph, I ensure that each image accurately reflects the professional image and brand identity of Monarch.

Photography Teaching Artist

Shutterfly • Full-time

Nov 2022 - Dec 2024 • 2 yrs 1 mo

As a Photography Teaching Artist, I am primarily responsible for teaching an introduction of photography course to students. Pablove is a non-profit organization, in which all of the students are cancer patients who have in interest in photography. I strive to teach students how to capture compelling photographs so they can document their lives and create powerful images through their creativity. I cover topics such as lighting, portraiture, composition, and much more. I share my knowledge with my students by introducing them to notable photographers and through critique of photo work done by famous photographers and other students

Studio Photographer

JCPenney • Full-time

May 2018 - Aug 2019 • 1 yr 3 mos

As the head photographer, I photographed of an extensive range of different clients daily such as; newborns, families, graduation, couples, and business attire. Led and took control of photography sessions, managed lighting equipment, changing backdrops, communicating with clients, and editing photos afterward. Was great with uplifting moods of customers and creating a positive environment to maintain smiles, especially for newborns.