I’m a senior photographer and brand content producer with 15+ years of experience concepting, directing, and delivering photo and video productions end to end. I create storyboards and shot lists, lead on-set talent and crews, and finish with professional color correction, retouching, and asset delivery. My work focuses on elevating brand experiences through visual storytelling—covering everything from lifestyle and product photography to live event and tradeshow content. I’m deeply fluent in Adobe creative tools and skilled at building media relationships that help brands and athletes grow.…

DEAN HENTHORN

I’m a senior photographer and brand content producer with 15+ years of experience concepting, directing, and delivering photo and video productions end to end. I create storyboards and shot lists, lead on-set talent and crews, and finish with professional color correction, retouching, and asset delivery. My work focuses on elevating brand experiences through visual storytelling—covering everything from lifestyle and product photography to live event and tradeshow content. I’m deeply fluent in Adobe creative tools and skilled at building media relationships that help brands and athletes grow.…

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I’m a senior photographer and brand content producer with 15+ years of experience concepting, directing, and delivering photo and video productions end to end. I create storyboards and shot lists, lead on-set talent and crews, and finish with professional color correction, retouching, and asset delivery.

My work focuses on elevating brand experiences through visual storytelling—covering everything from lifestyle and product photography to live event and tradeshow content. I’m deeply fluent in Adobe creative tools and skilled at building media relationships that help brands and athletes grow.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

National Director of Sales & Marketing at Precision Billet LLC
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Lead national sales and marketing strategy; restructure distributor purchasing agreements to increase minimum orders, improve lead times, and forecast production; drive revenue growth and market expansion.
Director of Action Sports at Five Ten / Adidas
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Directed brand and athlete photography strategy across a three-tier sponsorship program by briefing photographers and shaping shot lists to align with brand and style guidelines. Built media relationships that delivered multiple international magazine cover placements and contributed to a 200% sales increase ahead of acquisition by Adidas. Recruited and directed high-profile athletes for photo/content shoots supporting annual event and sponsorship schedules, achieving #1 international market position at 55% share.
Director of Action Sports at Five-Ten
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Led the Action Sports division, helping the brand attain top shoe position internationally with 55% market share; developed year-one marketing strategy and budget, a 3-tier sponsorship program, event schedules, and athlete recruitment; built key media relationships and drove sales growth.
Executive Producer & On-Camera Host at Bicycle World TV (Fox Sports Network)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2018
Conceived, produced, shot, and hosted a nationally syndicated TV series while directing on-location photo and video shoots of product, lifestyle, and live event content for 11 consecutive seasons. Directed crews and talent worldwide at major motorsports and cycling events (e.g., Isle of Man TT and Grand Prix, Vegas to Reno, Supercross, NHRA, 24-hour endurance races, UCI World Cups), capturing emotional, story-driven imagery on deadline. Created an industry-first product-review video format and managed photo/video asset specs and delivery across the production lifecycle from concept through broadcast and digital distribution. Grew distribution to 52 million households and achieved season-high 4% audience share.
Executive Producer at Bicycle World
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2018
Executive Producer for Bicycle World; produced and hosted Bicycle World TV; built distribution to Fox Sports Network and developed product-review videos reaching tens of millions of households; contributed to a strong audience share.
Founder & Creative/Marketing Producer at Clutch Communications
January 1, 1995 - Present
Concept, shoot, and edit product and lifestyle photography and video for clients across action sports, real estate, and consumer brands, owning the full production lifecycle from creative brief through pre-production planning and final color-corrected, retouched delivery. Set up and direct studio and on-location lighting across controlled studio sets, fast-moving outdoor environments, and live events. Build storyboards, shot lists, and equipment plans; then direct talent and crew on set to align with brand and style guidelines. Shot and documented off-road racing for Best in the Desert, building a trackside photo presence that drove 1000% community/following growth with zero paid promotion. Produce ongoing lifestyle and sponsor-activation content for WPT pickleball professional Salome Devidze, managing full production lifecycle and digital/social asset delivery using current trends.
Marketing - Branding Consultant at Clutch Communications
January 1, 1995 - Present
Provide marketing and branding consulting services for clients; develop brand strategies, campaigns, and content direction; lead cross-functional collaboration with talent, vendors, and agencies; oversee branding initiatives and ensure alignment with client objectives.

Education

B.S. in Specialized Communications at California State Polytechnic Pomona, Pomona, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
B.S., Specialized Communications at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Selling Skills & Train the Trainer
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods
    Isle Of Mann TT -Ireland

    Documenting the most dangerous race in the world on a little island in the northern Irish sea was a treat.
    Seeing the danger, the setting and meeting the people was an experience. I was hired to cover the only American participant.

    Booklet
    This is a compilation of a lot of work -spanning many projects and many countries. If there is one genre you are looking for please reach out and I can send you many more samples from that shoot. active lifestyle sports adrenaline influencer travel nature photographer videographer…