NELSON E.C.H.

Creative Director · Photographer · Visual Producer

“Capture the Moment. Edit the Past. Develop the Future.”

South Gate, CA ¦ https://nelsonarts.co/ ¦ shoot@nelsonarts.co/ ¦ 323.970.9439

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative Director and Photographer with over 20 years of experience producing compelling visual content for brands, artists, and events. Skilled in concept development, creative direction, photography: motion/still and post-production with a deep technical foundation in lighting, editing, and data management. Known for blending artistic storytelling with efficient production workflows to bring ideas from concept to completion. Aswell as 30 years involved with audio: music, sound, recording.

EXPERIENCE

2010‒2026‒  NelsonArtsCo ¦ Los Angeles, CA

Creative Director · Photographer

• Directed and produced 300+ commercial, fashion, and lifestyle shoots for brands, artists, and small businesses.

• Managed production logistics, lighting, and post workflows, maintaining 100% on-time delivery for client projects.

• Supervised teams of up to 6 assistants, stylists, and retouchers, ensuring creative consistency and efficiency.

• Increased repeat client bookings by 40% through improved creative direction and brand storytelling.

2022‒2024 ̶     Method Studios ¦ Santa Monica, CA

On-Set Data Wrangler (VFX / Production)

• Captured and organized over 1 TB of data per shoot, including photogrammetry, lidar, and reference photography.

• Ensured zero data loss incidents while managing complex post-production asset pipelines.

• Collaborated with VFX supervisors across 10+ high-end commercial and film productions.

2019‒2021 ̶     Dove Shore Studio ¦ Baldwin Hills, CA

Digital Technician / Grip Truck

• Supported international campaigns for music and fashion brands across 5 countries.

• Optimized on-set workflows to reduce post-production time by 30% through color and exposure automation.

• Delivered 10,000+ high-resolution images with consistent tone and creative direction.

2015‒2018 ̶     Studio 1444 ¦ Hollywood, CA

Studio Manager / Equipment Rental

• Managed 500+ bookings annually for a boutique fashion and commercial photo/video studio.

• Supervised equipment rentals and lighting setups, increasing studio turnover efficiency by 25%.

• Supported productions for major fashion labels, music videos, and brand launches.

2011‒2015 ̶     Nogin (Branded Online / Onestop Internet) ¦ Costa Mesa, CA

Studio Director

• Directed daily e-commerce and editorial shoots for multi-brand clients, producing 2,000+ product and model images per week.

• Managed a creative team of 10+ stylists, photographers, and retouchers in a high-volume workflow.

• Streamlined scheduling and file management systems, cutting turnaround time by 35%.

EDUCATION

Associate in Arts, Photography

Santa Monica College ¦ Santa Monica, CA

• Best in Show, Spring Annual Student Photography Show  

Certificate in TV & Video Production

Regional Occupational Program ¦ South Gate, CA

• Hands-on production at Liberty/Adelphia Cable Television

SKILLS

Creative Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Capture One, Final Cut Pro

Production Expertise: Lighting Direction (Profoto), Digital Asset Management, HDRI, Photogrammetry, VFX Data Capture

Technical Proficiency: MacOS, Windows, Photo Mechanic, Wacom Tablet, Audio Recording & Mixing

Equipment Knowledge: Canon, Nikon, Sony Systems, Faro Focus Laser Scanner, Leica TS12 Robotic Survey

REFERENCES

Available upon request