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Hi, I’m John McCreary, a Washington, DC-based photographer and videographer with over 15 years of experience covering sports, concerts, travel, portraits, and live events. I manage shoots end-to-end—from concept and set design to shooting, editing, and delivering premium-quality images that help create lasting memories and boost sales. I partner with brands, teams, and venues to craft compelling visual stories. I also specialize in athlete recruiting videos, team promos, and event promos, and I actively manage social media content for clients to grow reach and engagement. Based in the DC area, I work across live and studio environments with a hands-on, collaborative approach.…Hi, I’m John McCreary, a Washington, DC-based photographer and videographer with over 15 years of experience covering sports, concerts, travel, portraits, and live events. I manage shoots end-to-end—from concept and set design to shooting, editing, and delivering premium-quality images that help create lasting memories and boost sales. I partner with brands, teams, and venues to craft compelling visual stories. I also specialize in athlete recruiting videos, team promos, and event promos, and I actively manage social media content for clients to grow reach and engagement. Based in the DC area, I work across live and studio environments with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

John McCreary

Photographer, Videographer, Director of Photography, +1

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Hi, I’m John McCreary, a Washington, DC-based photographer and videographer with over 15 years of experience covering sports, concerts, travel, portraits, and live events. I manage shoots end-to-end—from concept and set design to shooting, editing, and delivering premium-quality images that help create lasting memories and boost sales. I partner with brands, teams, and venues to craft compelling visual stories. I also specialize in athlete recruiting videos, team promos, and event promos, and I actively manage social media content for clients to grow reach and engagement. Based in the DC area, I work across live and studio environments with a hands-on, collaborative approach.…Hi, I’m John McCreary, a Washington, DC-based photographer and videographer with over 15 years of experience covering sports, concerts, travel, portraits, and live events. I manage shoots end-to-end—from concept and set design to shooting, editing, and delivering premium-quality images that help create lasting memories and boost sales. I partner with brands, teams, and venues to craft compelling visual stories. I also specialize in athlete recruiting videos, team promos, and event promos, and I actively manage social media content for clients to grow reach and engagement. Based in the DC area, I work across live and studio environments with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

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Hi, I’m John McCreary, a Washington, DC-based photographer and videographer with over 15 years of experience covering sports, concerts, travel, portraits, and live events. I manage shoots end-to-end—from concept and set design to shooting, editing, and delivering premium-quality images that help create lasting memories and boost sales.

I partner with brands, teams, and venues to craft compelling visual stories. I also specialize in athlete recruiting videos, team promos, and event promos, and I actively manage social media content for clients to grow reach and engagement. Based in the DC area, I work across live and studio environments with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

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Work Experience

Social Media Specialist

January 1, 2015 - Present

Plan social media strategies, establish goals with clients, and create annual content calendars. I produce and post content, engage with audiences, and monitor KPIs across all platforms. My work spans client collaboration, strategy development, and measurement to optimize reach and conversions.

Owner / Videographer / Photographer at Champion City Sports, LLC / John A McCreary Photo and Video

January 1, 2007 - Present

Provide end-to-end photo and video services for sports, concerts, travel, portraits, lifestyle, and events. Build rapport quickly with subjects, deliver premium imagery, and drive year-over-year revenue growth. Also produces athlete recruiting videos, team promos, and event promotional videos.

Social Media Manager / Creative Content Specialist at Gold’s Gym Lorton and Lake Ridge

September 1, 2024 - Present

Plan, organize, and execute social media calendars for Gold’s Gym Lorton and Lake Ridge, including theme days and video projects. Capture onsite events and produce content for social, YouTube, and websites.

Team Photographer at Washington Capitals

August 1, 2021 - Present

Lead game day photography and headshots, assign tasks to interns, and deliver peak-moment photography for the Capitals, arena management, the NHL Imaging Department, and Getty Images.

Volunteer Photographer at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

June 1, 2021 - Present

Photograph estate needs, events, VIP visitors, and catalogue images with metadata.

Team Photographer at Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL)

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Organized player headshots and captured game-day moments; led interns and produced imagery for promotions and archives.

Lead Arena Photographer at Webster Bank Arena

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Photographed main arena events for web and print promotion; provided imagery for arena partners.

Photojournalist at HEARST Media

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Freelance photojournalist covering sports for Hearst outlets in Connecticut; produced compelling imagery under tight deadlines.