Leo Quijano II
Photographer
Summary
My passion has always been in imagery. Whether it's the single shot that tells a thousand words or a short music video edited for fun. To me it's all about telling a story. The narrative that guides people to the resolution my mind has in store. I've always had an eye for detail and for what works simply and what simply doesn't work. I love finding solutions to problems and I love teaching these solutions to open minds. I love helping the people around me brainstorm about their work and ideas and also about my own. Helping people become better at what they're already good at feeds my mind and soul.
Extensive experience in photography, retouching, and photo editing via Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop,
Lightroom, InDesign). Skilled Graphic Designer and Master of the Pen Tool in Adobe Illustrator. Knowledge of
video equipment and non-linear video editing packages (Premiere, Final Cut Pro, After Effects). Knowledge of
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Windows and Mac OSX proficient. Experience with Art Direction
and Visualization through narratives and storytelling. Expert in the Darkroom (Black & White, Color, Film and
Digital). Knowledge of a wide variety of digital photo and video systems, software, and workflows. Knowledge of
photographic formats and files, color management, and printing systems.
Creative thinker, veteran brainstormer, and problem-solver. Can improvise, overcome, and adapt. Ability to see
projects through from concept to execution. Accustomed to working in environments requiring leadership,
flexibility, and multi-tasking. Open mind with a strong work ethic. Trained in public speaking with great verbal
and written communication skills. Natural ability to empathize and speak with people on the level.
Seasoned Photographer with experience in the fields of Portraiture, Product, Acting, Runway, Event, Car/Vehicle, Costume, Architecture, Headshots, Engagement, Wedding, Fashion, Street, Dance, Cosplay, Acting, Landscape, Glamour, Pin-up, Specimen, Journalist, Swimwear, Editorial, Hair/Cosmetic, Social Network, Promotional Modeling, Lifestyle, Art, Archival, Boudoir, Realty, Wildlife, Commercial, Stock, etc.
Experience
Lab Technician/Lead
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising / Los Angeles, CA
Education
Otis College of Art and Design
Photography, Photoshop, Video Editing
