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I’m Jake Meharg, a visual storyteller blending photography, retouching, and production leadership to elevate brand beauty in advertising and ecommerce. I love turning creative challenges into fast, scalable workflows, and I thrive in collaborative environments where art and strategy meet. Over the years I’ve led studios, built high-volume retouching pipelines, and shot campaigns for ColorPop, Fourth Ray Beauty, Obagi, SLMD, Kin, Dole, and more. I’m driven by beauty in unlikely places and by building communities that push me—and my clients—toward standout, on-brand results.…I’m Jake Meharg, a visual storyteller blending photography, retouching, and production leadership to elevate brand beauty in advertising and ecommerce. I love turning creative challenges into fast, scalable workflows, and I thrive in collaborative environments where art and strategy meet. Over the years I’ve led studios, built high-volume retouching pipelines, and shot campaigns for ColorPop, Fourth Ray Beauty, Obagi, SLMD, Kin, Dole, and more. I’m driven by beauty in unlikely places and by building communities that push me—and my clients—toward standout, on-brand results.

Jake T Meharg

Photographer, Studio Manager, Director of Photography, +1

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I’m Jake Meharg, a visual storyteller blending photography, retouching, and production leadership to elevate brand beauty in advertising and ecommerce. I love turning creative challenges into fast, scalable workflows, and I thrive in collaborative environments where art and strategy meet. Over the years I’ve led studios, built high-volume retouching pipelines, and shot campaigns for ColorPop, Fourth Ray Beauty, Obagi, SLMD, Kin, Dole, and more. I’m driven by beauty in unlikely places and by building communities that push me—and my clients—toward standout, on-brand results.…I’m Jake Meharg, a visual storyteller blending photography, retouching, and production leadership to elevate brand beauty in advertising and ecommerce. I love turning creative challenges into fast, scalable workflows, and I thrive in collaborative environments where art and strategy meet. Over the years I’ve led studios, built high-volume retouching pipelines, and shot campaigns for ColorPop, Fourth Ray Beauty, Obagi, SLMD, Kin, Dole, and more. I’m driven by beauty in unlikely places and by building communities that push me—and my clients—toward standout, on-brand results.

Available to hire

I’m Jake Meharg, a visual storyteller blending photography, retouching, and production leadership to elevate brand beauty in advertising and ecommerce. I love turning creative challenges into fast, scalable workflows, and I thrive in collaborative environments where art and strategy meet.

Over the years I’ve led studios, built high-volume retouching pipelines, and shot campaigns for ColorPop, Fourth Ray Beauty, Obagi, SLMD, Kin, Dole, and more. I’m driven by beauty in unlikely places and by building communities that push me—and my clients—toward standout, on-brand results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Expert

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Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Commercial Retoucher, Photographer, and Producer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2016 - Present

Lead and manage end-to-end advertising campaigns for clients across social media and ecommerce; directed teams of photographers and retouchers; collaborated with Creative Directors and Marketing Managers to achieve client goals; built studio workflows to improve quality and speed.

Photographer and Retoucher at Hollywood Baby Photo Studio

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Led a 5-person studio team in taking high-end baby and children photos across studio and on-location settings; assisted with expanding photo sets, budget considerations, travel logistics, and staff instruction.

Photographer / Retoucher at Golfsmith International

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Collaborated with a 6-person team shooting fashion (live and on/off mannequin), products (including metal and large items), and advertisements; assisted with 360° product shooting (Snap36) and inventory management.