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Hi, I’m Lucas Castro Pardo, a creative professional with 19 years of experience in photography, art direction, and studio operations. I have an extensive background producing visual assets, managing projects from concept to delivery, and leading creative teams— directing on set, overseeing post-production, and delivering consistently high-quality results. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft compelling visuals and scalable systems that keep projects on track and brands consistently ahead of the curve.…Hi, I’m Lucas Castro Pardo, a creative professional with 19 years of experience in photography, art direction, and studio operations. I have an extensive background producing visual assets, managing projects from concept to delivery, and leading creative teams— directing on set, overseeing post-production, and delivering consistently high-quality results. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft compelling visuals and scalable systems that keep projects on track and brands consistently ahead of the curve.

Lucas Castro-Pardo

Photographer, Art Director, Creative Director, +5

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Hi, I’m Lucas Castro Pardo, a creative professional with 19 years of experience in photography, art direction, and studio operations. I have an extensive background producing visual assets, managing projects from concept to delivery, and leading creative teams— directing on set, overseeing post-production, and delivering consistently high-quality results. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft compelling visuals and scalable systems that keep projects on track and brands consistently ahead of the curve.…Hi, I’m Lucas Castro Pardo, a creative professional with 19 years of experience in photography, art direction, and studio operations. I have an extensive background producing visual assets, managing projects from concept to delivery, and leading creative teams— directing on set, overseeing post-production, and delivering consistently high-quality results. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft compelling visuals and scalable systems that keep projects on track and brands consistently ahead of the curve.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Lucas Castro Pardo, a creative professional with 19 years of experience in photography, art direction, and studio operations. I have an extensive background producing visual assets, managing projects from concept to delivery, and leading creative teams— directing on set, overseeing post-production, and delivering consistently high-quality results.

I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft compelling visuals and scalable systems that keep projects on track and brands consistently ahead of the curve.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Manager & Photographer at LCP Studio

January 1, 2007 - Present

Delivered comprehensive photography & production services for various clients; art direction; casting direction; photo editing; quality control & assurance; and project management. Coordinated cross-functional teams and freelancers and vendors, ensuring seamless project execution. Used Adobe Creative Cloud, Capture One, Slack, Google Workspace, and AI tools for efficient project execution and managed the studio's e-commerce operations, logistics, and fulfillment processes, ensuring high standards across all deliverables.

Head of Photography & Studio Operations at Reason Brand

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Directed photography for three fashion brands, achieving a 60% increase in DTC sales by elevating brand visuals and streamlining studio operations. Managed photo shoots from concept to delivery, developed brand-wide style guides for cohesive brand identity across all channels, and led cross-functional teams. Built digital asset archives, established robust QA processes, and directed post-production vendors. Optimized studio operations by identifying bottlenecks, implementing scalable systems, and integrating AI tools.

Editor-in-Chief / Creative Director at Peter, Tom & Dave

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016

Founded and defined the creative direction of the culture and men’s wear magazine, establishing its brand identity and vision. Drove innovation in print and digital media through strategic initiatives, increasing audience engagement and global reach. Built and led high-performing teams, fostering a culture of communication, teamwork and continuous improvement, and optimized budgets and global projects by implementing streamlined processes and delegating responsibilities strategically to team members.

Visual Communications & Project Lead at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Directed visual communications initiatives for three non-profit departments serving marginalized communities; developed print and digital educational campaigns on public health and violence intervention; established workflows and cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure on-time delivery; aligned creative production with strategic goals via stakeholder meetings.

Education

Professional & Art Photography at T. Dabbah School, Buenos Aires

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009

Design Thinking (UX) - Professional Certificate at Interaction Design Foundation, New York

January 1, 2018 - April 22, 2026

Project Management - Google Professional Certificate at Google

January 1, 2025 - April 22, 2026

Qualifications

Design Thinking (UX) Certificate

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

June 18, 2025 - March 28, 2026

Capture One Certification

May 18, 2026 - May 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Other