Hi, I’m Jake Meharg. I’m a commercial photographer, retoucher, and producer who thrives on turning everyday moments into beautiful visuals. I specialize in commercial beauty, fashion, and product photography, end-to-end advertising campaigns, and building scalable workflows for digital campaigns, product launches, social media presence, e-commerce, brand refreshes, and brand build outs. I collaborate very well with creative directors and marketing teams to ensure visuals align with brand presence, pushing the artistic envelope and growth while maintaining efficiency and budget. When I’m not shooting, I’m refining processes, mentoring teams, and exploring new techniques to keep delivering bold, reliable results for clients across the fashion, beauty, consumer goods, and media landscape.…

JAKE T MEHARG

Hi, I’m Jake Meharg. I’m a commercial photographer, retoucher, and producer who thrives on turning everyday moments into beautiful visuals. I specialize in commercial beauty, fashion, and product photography, end-to-end advertising campaigns, and building scalable workflows for digital campaigns, product launches, social media presence, e-commerce, brand refreshes, and brand build outs. I collaborate very well with creative directors and marketing teams to ensure visuals align with brand presence, pushing the artistic envelope and growth while maintaining efficiency and budget. When I’m not shooting, I’m refining processes, mentoring teams, and exploring new techniques to keep delivering bold, reliable results for clients across the fashion, beauty, consumer goods, and media landscape.…

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Hi, I’m Jake Meharg. I’m a commercial photographer, retoucher, and producer who thrives on turning everyday moments into beautiful visuals. I specialize in commercial beauty, fashion, and product photography, end-to-end advertising campaigns, and building scalable workflows for digital campaigns, product launches, social media presence, e-commerce, brand refreshes, and brand build outs.

I collaborate very well with creative directors and marketing teams to ensure visuals align with brand presence, pushing the artistic envelope and growth while maintaining efficiency and budget. When I’m not shooting, I’m refining processes, mentoring teams, and exploring new techniques to keep delivering bold, reliable results for clients across the fashion, beauty, consumer goods, and media landscape.

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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.
Commercial Photographer, Producer, and Retoucher at Freelance – Various Clients
January 1, 2016 - Present
Led end-to-end advertising campaigns for social media and ecommerce; managed multiple teams and workflows to deliver photography, retouching, and production for clients including SLMD, Obagi, DedCool, Kin, Dole, Metacine, ColorPop, Talentless, and Fourth Ray Beauty; collaborated with Creative Directors and marketing managers to align visuals with brand image; consistently delivered projects ahead of schedule and expanded scope when needed.
Photographer / Head of Photography / Retoucher at Supreme Suspensions, La Mirada, CA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Designed and installed a modern product photography studio and workflow to improve quality and speed; contributed to entertainment, lifestyle, and advertising projects by directing and organizing infrastructure to help teams exceed goals.
Photographer / Head of Photography / Retoucher at Hollywood Baby Photo Studio, Pomona, CA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Led a 5-person studio team, capturing high-end baby and children photographs across in-studio and on-location settings; assisted with expanding sets, budgeting, travel, and staff instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Photojournalism at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Photojournalism at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet