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Vaughn Cosgrove

Burnaby,BC

Summary

Innovative Photographer talented at experimenting with new approaches, techniques, software, and lenses. Thrive under pressure and successful with creativity-focused artistic challenges. Excellent eye for light and composition.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

BMF Advertising
Sydney, NSW
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Worked on retainer for a number of clients for their commercial advertising needs. Examples include Salesforce, Tourism Tasmania, Aldi, and the Australian Government.
  • Responsible for all aspects of inventory management. Scheduled equipment maintenance, and coordinated equipment delivery and setup to ensure that all shoots proceeded according to schedule.
  • Developed creative plans in collaboration with clients to create digital assets that met their business needs. Used Adobe Lightroom, Premiere, Photoshop, and Capture-One Pro to create said high-quality digital assets.
  • Coordinated lighting setups, camera placement, and actor positions on shooting days in accordance with the creative plan. Provided lighting and set-building expertise.
  • Strong ability to manage teams and equipment in commercial advertising environments to deliver excellent material in accordance with budgetary constraints and strict deadlines.

Camera Operator and Assistant

Bantam Productions
Sydney, NSW
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assembled, maintained, and disassemble camera rigs, lenses, and other equipment, ensuring everything was in optimal working condition.
  • Assisted the DOP in setting up and adjusting lighting to achieve the desired aesthetic and mood for each scene.
  • Acted as 1st AC, managing focus pulling, marking actors' positions, and coordinating with the crew for smooth shot execution.
  • Set up, operated, and adjusted cameras to capture high-quality footage and audio, ensuring shots aligned with the DOP's vision.
  • Created various mockups of final product for client review, and made adjustments to creative plans where necessary.

Assistant Venue Manager & Bartender

Redcape Hotel Group
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Led team rosters, training, stock control, and incident response while supporting the Venue Manager in all aspects of administration and venue performance.
  • Oversaw daily operations across the bar, floor, and staff, ensuring high service standards, compliance with RSA laws, and smooth venue flow during peak trading hours.
  • Managed and reconciled very large sums of cash, including tills, floats, banking, and end-of-day financial reporting, with strict accuracy and accountability.
  • Responsible for beer line cleaning and maintenance, ensuring beverage quality, hygiene standards, and operational efficiency in a high-volume venue.

Education

Diploma - Photography and Photo Imaging

Billy Blue College of Design
07.2022

Certificate IV - Screen and Media

Technical and Further Education Institute NSW
01.2019

Skills

  • Lighting setup
  • Focus pulling
  • Camera operation
  • Capture one Pro
  • Adobe photoshop

References

  • Simon Harsent, Professional Photographer, harsent@me.com
  • Nico Engelbrecht, Operations director, BMF & Bantam Studios, nicoengelbrecht@bmf.com.au

Timeline

Photographer

BMF Advertising
01.2022 - 04.2024

Camera Operator and Assistant

Bantam Productions
01.2022 - 04.2024

Assistant Venue Manager & Bartender

Redcape Hotel Group
07.2017 - 01.2022

Diploma - Photography and Photo Imaging

Billy Blue College of Design

Certificate IV - Screen and Media

Technical and Further Education Institute NSW

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