I am a photographer, videographer, editor, and artist with an extensive background in video production, photography, and fine art printmaking. I thrive as a creative, collaborative team member who loves solving visual puzzles and telling stories through compelling imagery. Over the years I have produced product photography for thousands of SKUs, built streaming video systems for organizations, and produced corporate videos, training materials, and event reels. My work balances thoughtful lighting, careful treatment of subjects, and high-quality print and digital outputs. I enjoy working with clients across corporate, nonprofit, and creative sectors to craft clear, cinematic narratives from concept to delivery, and I continually seek opportunities to expand my skills in photography, videography, and post-production.

Eric D. Newton

I am a photographer, videographer, editor, and artist with an extensive background in video production, photography, and fine art printmaking. I thrive as a creative, collaborative team member who loves solving visual puzzles and telling stories through compelling imagery. Over the years I have produced product photography for thousands of SKUs, built streaming video systems for organizations, and produced corporate videos, training materials, and event reels. My work balances thoughtful lighting, careful treatment of subjects, and high-quality print and digital outputs. I enjoy working with clients across corporate, nonprofit, and creative sectors to craft clear, cinematic narratives from concept to delivery, and I continually seek opportunities to expand my skills in photography, videography, and post-production.

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I am a photographer, videographer, editor, and artist with an extensive background in video production, photography, and fine art printmaking. I thrive as a creative, collaborative team member who loves solving visual puzzles and telling stories through compelling imagery. Over the years I have produced product photography for thousands of SKUs, built streaming video systems for organizations, and produced corporate videos, training materials, and event reels. My work balances thoughtful lighting, careful treatment of subjects, and high-quality print and digital outputs.

I enjoy working with clients across corporate, nonprofit, and creative sectors to craft clear, cinematic narratives from concept to delivery, and I continually seek opportunities to expand my skills in photography, videography, and post-production.

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Language

German
Intermediate

Work Experience

AmeriCorps Member at The Western Reserve Land Conservancy
September 30, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Served as photographer, photo editor, and videographer for all events and press conferences. Conceptualized, shot, and edited all video content.
Photography Instructor at Oat Labs: Cleveland Photo Group
April 1, 2021 - Present
Wrote and executed photography curriculum as an instructor.
Photographer at Yardi Matrix
November 1, 2020 - Present
Shot external industrial, commercial, and retail properties.
Streaming Video System Designer and Operator at Parma Park Church of God
June 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and installed a 5-camera streaming video system, operating and broadcasting twice weekly.
School Portrait Photographer at Ripcho Studio
November 30, 2019 - July 16, 2025
Shot school portraits seasonally.
Real Estate Photographer at Keller Williams Citywide
April 1, 2021 - Present
Provided real estate photography services.
Real Estate Photographer at Atlantic Sotheby’s International Realty
January 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Provided real estate photography services for various agents.
Real Estate Photographer at AtCoastal Realty
May 1, 2018 - Present
Provided real estate photography services.
Real Estate Photographer at Coastal Group
December 31, 2018 - July 16, 2025
Provided real estate photography services.
Photographer at Maine Health Care
September 30, 2016 - July 16, 2025
Shot patient portraits and provided photos for the annual report.
Video-Journalist at News Channel 3-WTKR
April 30, 2009 - July 16, 2025
Shot and edited DVCPRO tape-to-tape video using Final Cut Pro 7. Produced portrait, product, architectural photography, creative editing, and bi-weekly video streams.
AmeriCorps Member at Western Reserve Land Conservancy
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Photographer for all events, Photo Editor for all print media, Videographer for all events and press conferences, conceptualized, shot and edited all videos
Video System Designer / Operator at Parma Park Church of God
June 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and installed 5 camera streaming video system; Operate system and broadcast twice a week
Photographer at Keller Williams Citywide
April 1, 2021 - Present
Real Estate Photography
Photographer at Atlantic Sotheby’s International Realty
April 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Photographer; agent varies
Photographer at AtCoastal Realty
May 1, 2018 - Present
Charity Buntz
Photographer at Coastal Group
February 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Photographer; Alex Winfield
Video-Journalist at News Channel 3-WTKR
January 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009
Shot and edited DVCPRO tape-to-tape; Final Cut Pro 7
Media Producer/Manager at WEarthwise
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Shoot, edit, manage member video submissions
Event Photographer at Ghent Bar Tours
July 24, 2015 - July 24, 2015
Event Photographer
Media Producer at Virginia Local Music - VLM
July 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Media Producer, Design and maintain media (videos, banners, photos) for blog; Maintain Facebook site
Producer, Cameras, Editor at BluMonkey 2 Publications and BMLIVE.TV
August 1, 2007 - November 30, 2009
Producer, Cameras, Editor
Director of Photography at Scott Hansen Productions
June 15, 2007 - June 17, 2007
Sweet Angevine 48 Hour Film festival; Awarded “Best Cinematography” and “1st Runner Up”
Multimedia Content Specialist at The Tranzonic Companies: Hospeco Brands Group
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for all product photography across 80,000 SKUs including e-commerce, packaging and industry/company events. Tasked with all company video production including marketing, product training (internal and external), event and social media reels. Provided training to new Multimedia Associate.
AmeriCorps Member at The Western Reserve Land Conservancy
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Photographer for all events, Photo Editor for all print media, Videographer for all events and press conferences, Videographer and Editor for all videos.
Streaming Video System Designer/Operator at Parma Park Church of God
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Designed and installed a 5-camera streaming video system; Operated system and broadcasted twice a week.
Real Estate Photographer at Keller Williams Citywide, Westlake, OH
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Photographed real estate properties for listings.
Real Estate Photographer at Atlantic Sotheby’s International Realty, Norfolk, VA
April 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Photographed external industrial, commercial and retail property.
Real Estate Photographer at AtCoastal Realty, Va. Beach, VA
May 1, 2018 - Present
Photographed real estate properties for listings.
Real Estate Photographer at Coastal Group, Va. Beach, VA
February 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Photographed real estate properties for listings.

Education

Professional Certificate at Maine Media College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
BA at George Mason University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
AS at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling at Maine Media College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
BA English / Film and Media Studies at George Mason University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
AS Liberal Arts at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling at Maine Media College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
BA English / Film and Media Studies at George Mason University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
AS Liberal Arts at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
sUAS Section 107 Pilots License - FAA Certified to fly unmanned aircraft under 55lbs
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
sUAS Section 107 Pilot License - FAA Certified to fly unmanned aircraft under 55lbs
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare