Jackson Petty
Freelance Photographer · Jackson Ray Petty Photography
Los Angeles, CAIn My Own Words
Los Angeles based photographer specializing in Fashion and Lifestyle photography. Check out more of my photography at www.moonlight.la
Work Experience
Freelance Photographer
Jackson Ray Petty Photography2011 – Present
Collaborating with art directors to achieve their vision for editorial and promotional assets. Communicate effectively with clients about their brand’s objectives and establishing realistic timelines for deliverables. Published work in Contxt Magazine and TIME Magazine. Online Portfolio: www.moonlight.la
Special Projects Assistant - Public Relations Department
Ringling College of Art and Design2011 – 2015
Responsibilities spanned from needs assessment to creative ideation, pre-production, concept development and project management, to the execution of design, photography and art direction. Projects included working as a part of a small team of creatives to provide in-house support to the Public Relations Department of the college, to collaborations with 3rd parties, notably: TedXSarasota, Sweet Sparkmen Architects for the 2012 Venice Bienalle, and NBC executing live coverage of the 2015 Olympic Pentathlon qualifications. Event photography for major celebrities such as Martha Stewart, Mark Anthony, Elijah Wood, Forest Whitaker, Werner Herzog, Roman Coppola, Matt Dillon, Aubrey Plaza and Anna Paquin.
Pre-Production Assistant
Roman Coppola2014 – 2014
Assisted with research and development for a feature film project and a plan to utilize different majors at Ringling College to achieve Roman Coppola's creative vision through workshops and classes offered to students.
Photo Studio Assistant
Ringling College of Art and Design2012 – 2014
- Managed Studio lighting equipment rental - Monitored digital photo computer lab and provided large format printing support - Monitored darkroom, provided support for students, mixed chemicals and maintained stock
Production Assistant
Spring Breakers by Harmony Korine2012 – 2012
Production Assistant for "Spring Breakers" directed by Harmony Korine. Worked closely with producers to solve a variety of logistical problems and acted as an ambassador between the film crew and Ringling College of Art and Design's administration.
Photo Assistant
Aaron Nace Photography2011 – 2011
Studio assistant to photographer Aaron Nace, founder of Phlearn.com. Provided support on photoshoots, post production and daily studio operations.