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I’m Daniel Scheel, a Madrid-based photographer and production professional with international experience across editorial, fashion, and commercial projects. I specialize in pre-production, on-set lighting, and post-production, and I’ve collaborated with notable brands and magazines across Europe and beyond.
I also organize yoga workshops and retreats, handling logistics, registrations, catering, and attendee support. Fluent in Spanish and English, with German at an advanced level, I thrive in fast-paced, multi-national teams.
Experience Level
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Work Experience
First Assistant at Richard Freeman & Mary Taylor
August 1, 2022 - PresentLogistical coordination and comprehensive pre-production for international events (workshops, retreats, and intensives). Personalized reception and registration of participants from different nationalities. Management of the catering service, including special dietary needs. Main point of contact for incident resolution and attendee support throughout the event.
Production Intern at Arena Homme +
July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020Coordination of pre-production for fashion editorials: acquisition of props, printing of visual references, and recruitment of the technical and artistic team (hairdressing, makeup, models, assistants, etc.). First assistant on set during photo shoots, responsible for lighting, preparation of technical equipment, and operational liaison between the studio and the production team. Responsible for complete post-production: negative scanning, developing (or processing), printing, digital retouching, and final presentation of the material.
Studio Assistant at Spring Studios
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Pre-production and organisation of the studio prior to commercial sessions for clients such as Zara, Vogue Paris, or Massimo Dutti. Resolution of issues during production and management of direct communication with clients and external teams. Coordination of catering services (breakfast, lunch, and snacks), including managing the team’s needs. Studio preparation after each session, including thorough cleaning, repainting of the cyclorama, and setup according to the next client’s specifications.
Photography Assistant at In Production
January 1, 2017 - PresentPre-production management: requesting lighting equipment, technical materials, and coordinating the required on-set personnel. Responsible for lighting during photo sessions, ensuring the technical and aesthetic quality of each take. Digital assistant on set: managing the reception and organization of files in real time. Post-production of final images using Capture One and Adobe Photoshop.
Education
Master in Fashion Photography at EFTI, Madrid
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026Baccalaureate (A Levels) at UK
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026Master in Fashion Photography at EFTI, Madrid
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026Baccalaureate (A Levels) at UK
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
Experience Level
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