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Joseph Branske

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I’m Joseph Branske, a Chicago-based photographer and imaging professional with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality product and lifestyle visuals for retail and e-commerce clients.

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I’m Joseph Branske, a Chicago-based photographer and imaging professional with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality product and lifestyle visuals for retail and e-commerce clients. I oversee end-to-end photography projects—from capturing people and products with strong lighting and composition to guiding art direction that matches brand standards and marketing goals.

  • 42 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience· 5 roles

Photo Technician · Nex Navy Exchange - West ChicagoMay 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

Retoucher for recruit graduation portraits. Maintained and operated a Fuji Frontier mini lab, including usage and upkeep. Produced consistent portrait output for graduation workflows.

Photo Technician · Berman Nissan of ChicagoNov 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

Photographed new and used automotive inventory. Uploaded images to the company website via a proprietary content management system, writing and highlighting product special features and options specific to each vehicle. Performed maintenance and occasional repair of a 360 photo booth.

Principal Photographer · Joe Branske PhotographyJan 2001 – Present · 25 yrs 11 mos

Oversee company operations and provide photography services for retail clients. Capture product and people using Canon digital cameras and a variety of lighting techniques. Deliver post-production services including outlining, color correction, and retouching in Adobe Photoshop, while consulting with clients to translate needs into creative direction.

Lead Digital Photographer · American ColorJan 1996 – Jan 2001 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Additional experience (photography) · Russ Olsson Photography; William McKinnley Studios; Nugent Wenckus PhotographicsJan 1984 – Jan 1996 · 12 yrs 1 mo

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