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Aaron Smith

Mississauga,ON

Summary

I am a freelance photographer and videographer based in the Greater Toronto Area, capturing the essence of cultural festivals, musical events, and small businesses. With a passion for storytelling through visuals, I focus on creating engaging content that highlights the real and unique moments and messages in each project. My work reflects community, quality and collaboration, helping clients effectively showcase their events and initiatives.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer Work

Public Burner
01.2024 - Current

Event Coverage: Captured musical events, guest speakers, and community gatherings across the Greater Toronto Area.

Content Creation: Produced engaging videos and photos for promotional materials and social media.

Writing Skills: Crafted captions, articles, and blog posts to enhance event visibility and storytelling.

Audio Engineering: Managed audio recording and mixing for events, ensuring high-quality sound production.

Creative Collaboration: Worked with artists and event organizers to ensure cohesive branding and messaging.

Marketing Support: Assisted businesses in developing visual content strategies to enhance online presence.

Photographer

Muslim Festival
07.2024 - 09.2024

Event Coverage: Captured key moments during the festival, including performances and community interactions.

Portfolio Development: Built a diverse portfolio showcasing cultural events and vibrant community life.

Social Media Engagement: Contributed to social media content, increasing festival visibility and engagement.

Editing and Post-Processing: Managed editing and retouching of photos for high-quality presentation.

Client Communication: Maintained clear communication with clients for specific photography requests and feedback.

Artist Development Photographer

Manifesto Community Projects
05.2023 - 09.2023

Collaboration: Worked closely with artists to understand their vision and tailor shoots accordingly.

Creative Direction: Provided guidance on styling, location, and concept to achieve desired artistic outcomes.

Editing Skills: Managed photo editing and retouching to ensure polished final products.

Event Documentation: Captured behind-the-scenes moments and live performances to showcase artists' journeys.

Portfolio Creation: Developed compelling portfolios for emerging artists to enhance their marketability.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interaction Design

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
05-2025

Skills

  • Video/ Photo Editing
  • Content Writing
  • Podcast Production
  • Time Management
  • Project Planning
  • Audio Engineering
  • Branding strategy
  • Creative directing
  • Printing (posters, portraits, on clothes, etc)

Timeline

Photographer

Muslim Festival
07.2024 - 09.2024

Freelancer Work

Public Burner
01.2024 - Current

Artist Development Photographer

Manifesto Community Projects
05.2023 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Interaction Design

George Brown College
Aaron Smith