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Photographer/Cameraman/Videographer/Editor/Graphic Artist (Long Beach)
education completed:
associates
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ROMAN A. MARQUEZ
3547 Gundry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90631
Online Portfolio: https://lightvehicleproductions.github.io/
SUMMARY
Highly disciplined and dynamic photographer and videographer with over 10 years'
experience. Leadership and team leading skills forged by active-duty service in the U.S.
Army. Photography and videography experience ranging from fast moving action to
portrait, from bright outdoors to low light situations, red carpet to journalistic and on
the streets. Aligned with and focused on exceptional composition, lighting, and
message of photographic and video imagery.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced Photographer: Self-employed photographer well versed in various
styles, including journalistic, red carpet, portrait, street photography, wildlife and
landscape photography.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively in
team settings.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and well-versed in digital
photography tools. Also proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Adaptable Learner: Quick to acquire new skills and techniques in photography
and editing processes.
EXPERIENCE
Photographer
Self-Employed | 2012 – Present
• Captured high-quality images for clients in various settings, including events,
portraits, and product photography.
• Developed excellent rapport with clients through courtesy, thorough inquiry into
project direction purpose and overall respectful and professional demeanor.
• Photographed parks and park facilities under contract via third party app
company, Kaizen Labs, for the city of Bellflower, CA and for the city of Eastvale,
CA.
• Photography featured in Former Nickelodeon Star Angelique Bates Celebrates with
All-Star Comedy Birthday Benefit Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, EINPRESSWIRE,
December 24, 2025.
Photographer's Assistant
Jeff Knight Photography | 2011 – 2016
• Assisted lead photographer in setup and execution of photo shoots, ensuring
smooth operations and high-quality output.
• Responsible for procurement of contact information from red-carpet attendees’
management, building interpersonal skills.
• Managed equipment and helped with post-processing tasks, honing skills in
editing software.
Videographer/Editor
Serpent Mound | 2012
• Collected interviews with key individuals from museum curators to civilians with
pertinent information gaining interpersonal skills while building rapport with
subjects.
• Set up framing choices, cameras, and lavalier mics
• Managed equipment aiding in maintaining efficiency and readiness at a
moment's notice.
Conga Room | 2014
• Filmed and edited promotional videos for short form content on social media
platforms acquiring skills necessary to work in digital media.
Infantryman
U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas | Nov 2018 – 2022
• Developed leadership skills as team leader within the weapons squad.
• Focused on assigning special weapons systems to competent and qualified team
members.
• Carried out battle drills with team members and enforced physical fitness levels
to match the intensity of associated drills, ensuring intense discipline standards
were honed.
• Responsible for carrying out weapons maintenance before and after each
iteration of a battle drill solidifying strict adherence to standard operating
procedures.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree
Los Angeles Film School, Hollywood | 2015
High School Diploma
La Vista High School | 2008
SKILLS
• Photography: Experienced in various photography techniques and styles.
• Video Editing: Proficient in Adobe Premiere for video editing and content
creation.
• Software Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, Wire Shark.
• Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this poster.