I’m a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Los Angeles with a photojournalist background. As a young visual storyteller, I found passion for photography during my adolescent years and continue to evolve that passion into a lifelong journey full of ingenuity, development and creativity. Exploring uncharted ideas elevate my inspirations and push me to learn new approaches. I’m always eager to collaborate with other artists to grow and expand my creative horizons. Let’s work together!
Jaclyn Midori Photography, Los Angeles, CA, US, Photographer
+ Event photographer for multiple Nike initiatives, including NBA All-Star Weekend 2018 featuring Kendrick Lamar, Nike Mercurial Fast by Nature, Nike GoLA 10K Race and Nike x Nordstrom Air Society
+ Lighting and photo assistant for Halston’s Spring 2018 campaign
+ Lighting and photo assistant for renowned skincare brand Goldfaden MD’s Spring 2018 campaign
+ Event photographer at Baby Ball 2017 for non profit organization, Adopt Together
+ Event photographer for Snapshop, Exposed and International Design Awards, hosted by The Lucie Foundation
+ Photographed Wagakki Band’s live performance at Anime Expo 2015 Published in Tokyo Journal Volume 35. Issue #277
+ Currently leading and curating a personal photographic project highlighting the diversity, beauty and unorthodox stories of Asian-American women
Milken Family Foundation, Santa Monica, CA, US, Photo Archivist, Editor, Photographer
+ Selecting, editing and organizing tens of thousands of photographs documented throughout seminars, conferences and a wide range of philanthropic events
+ Color correcting, retouching, image processing, metadata and asset management handling through Adobe Creative Cloud and various programs alike
+ Handling photo and scanning requests for different sectors of the Milken Family Foundation and Milken Institute
+ Archiving, digitizing and restoring film including 35mm, medium format, slide film and prints
+ Photographing staff head-shots, group photography, seminars and award ceremonies
Saxxon Studios LLC, Orange, CA, US, Digital Technician, Photographer, Project Manager
+ Digital technician and project manager for Volcom’s 2015 Fall and Holiday catalog
+ Photographed, edited and archived all imagery for web and print standards
+ Assembled and managed all photo studio equipment and client products for e-commerce photography
+ Led and executed conceptual ideas for client projects and studio shoots
+ Project managed all initiatives under tight deadlines, while delivering positive results and thorough communication
+ Spearheaded operational duties including hiring staff, managing finances and networking with current and potential clients
Cal State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, US, Bachelors, Visual Communications - Photojournalism
