Gareth Leake
Photographer.
Creative.
1700 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
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E-mail:-Portfolio: www.garethleake.com
Instagram: @gareth.leake
Profile
Gareth Leake is an experienced and passionate photographer based in NYC. His
work focuses on athletic and lifestyle photography, and his style is heavily influenced
by the streets of New York. He is self-driven, disciplined, and a team-player who
excels at meeting deadlines and goals.
Experience
Photographer, O’Douds and Empire Apothecary – May 2018-Present
Imagined and executed compelling lifestyle photos that captured the attention of viewers
and drove engagement on social media. Designed thematic shoots that invoked the
audience’s imagination and tactile senses, causing them to smell the fragrances and feel
the vibes associated with each unique product. Produced all images in keeping with
brand guidelines.
Photographer and Owner, Gareth Leake Photography – October 2017-Present
Crafted unique images for a variety of clientele, spanning multiple industries, including:
Beauty, Health and Wellness, Music, Food and Beverage, and Higher Education.
Identified client needs and proactively worked with them in order to fulfill their
expectations and deliver quality content that furthered their respective business and
personal ventures.
Floor Supervisor, Dominique Ansel Bakery – March 2018-August 2018
Supervised employees and order fulfillment in a fast-paced and demanding retail
environment. Delegated work duties each shift to a perpetually changing Front of House
team, utilizing the strengths and balancing the weaknesses of each individual in order to
create the strongest team possible each shift, while also meeting upper management’s
goals.
Skills
Hard Skills: Photography. Flash Photography. Photo Editing. Video. Adobe: Lightroom,
Photoshop, Premiere Pro. File Management. Google Drive. Administration.
Soft Skills: Communication. Work Ethic. Follow-through. Problem Solving.
Determination. Critical Reflection.
Education
Masters: Emory University; Atlanta, GA — Master of Theological Studies, 2017
Bachelors: Wheaton College; Wheaton, IL — B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies,
2015
References
Clayton Douds, Owner of O’Douds and Empire Apothecary-.
Julia Feydel, Area Manager Consultant, Dominique Ansel Bakery-.
