Pete Sutton
Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Editor, FAA Certified Drone Pilot,
PeteSuttonFineArt@gmail.com | (781) 983-5401 Dedham, MA 02026
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative photographer and cinematographer, editor, Certified drone pilot with over 20 years of industry expertise in photography project management and visual branding. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous professional who works with efficiency to achieve results within tight deadlines, timeline shifts and event delays. Flexible and gifted at tackling obstacles while meeting creative goals. Motivated to quickly identify client needs and provide innovative suggestions to ensure stunning results and business objectives.
WORK HISTORY
Pete Sutton Fine Art Photography 10/2010 - Current
Founder, Creative Director of Photography/Cinematography, Editor, Certified Drone Pilot,
Clients: Discovery Channel, General Electric, Kohls, Rue La La, PWC, Keller Williams Realty, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices, Signature Healthcare, Cramer, JDC Demolition, Video Link, Mass AV
Schedule, produce, write, direct and edit high-quality photographic and video content for use in web, social media, print, multimedia presentations and corporate communications
Manage and direct external and freelance photographers and crew to deliver on-location projects
Develop and manage production budgets
Collaborate with creative teams to manage on set design, layout and lighting
Take portraits of executive leaders and teams for use as corporate headshots
Maintain brand standards and processes for national advertising photography initiatives on multiple platforms
Project manage, shoot and produce aerial and drone photography and video for residential real estate listings and commercial property demolition
Rue Gilt Groupe - Boston, MA 03/2018 - 11/2021
Photographer, Photo Assistant
Created beautiful and compelling commercial retail photography to be used in web, print and social media for RueLaLa.com and Gilt.com digital properties
Managed studio photo shoots in high volume studio
Collaborated with cross-functional teams of photographers and art directors to create consistent product photography and ensure high quality, on-brand results
Managed digital assets and edit, caption and upload photographs for publication
Scheduled photographer, models, studio space for photo shoots
Organized, maintained and packed photographic equipment, grip equipment and props for location shoots; built interior and exterior sets
Cramer - Norwood MA 05/2004 - 10/2010
Director of Photography
Clients: Gillette, Boston Red Sox, Boston Globe, Siemens, Bayer, Boston Scientific, Boston College, Jordan's Furniture, PWC
Shot, produced and directed corporate, medical, industrial, and training videos, and produced multimedia, social media and interactive content for a variety of clients
Managed client relationships with varying budgets and creative objectives
Managed and directed external and freelance photographers to deliver on-location photo projects
Collaborated with producers, identified external talent, and grew a network of local and global photographers for photographic initiatives
Travel extensively to manage location productions
Consulted on set design, layout and lighting
ABC Family/Scout Productions - Boston, MA 09/2003 - 04/2004
Camera Assist/Digital Media Assistant - Knock First TV series
Shot on location photographs and talent headshots
Set up and maintained on set cameras, lipstick cameras and wireless video signals
Set up and maintained in field production suite and produced B Roll digital content
Tracked equipment readiness and documented quality issues to expedite repairs
Harvard Business School - Cambridge, MA 09/2002 - 08/2003
Audio Visual Consultant
Managed webcast production of guest lecturers
Ensured quality video, audio and signal transmission
Provided technical support and presentation guidance to national and international business leaders
SKILLS
૦ FAA Part 107 Drone ૦ Adobe After Effects
૦ Adobe Photoshop ૦ Final Cut Pro
૦ Adobe Lightroom ૦ CaptureOne
૦ Adobe Premiere Pro ૦ Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing & Advertising - Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Commercial Video Production Certification - Northeast School of Broadcasting, Boston, MA
FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification - Federal Aviation Administration