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Hi, I’m Steve—a photographer and video creator based in Lowell, MA. I lead on-site and off-site shoots, plan multi-camera productions, and craft engaging visual stories for clients ranging from nonprofits to performance and community projects. I’m collaborative, driven by clear storytelling, and comfortable managing end-to-end production timelines and teams. I build lasting client relationships, adapt to fast-paced festival and event schedules, and deliver polished videos using a full Adobe Creative Suite workflow. I love turning ideas into meaningful visuals that resonate with audiences and communities I care about.…Hi, I’m Steve—a photographer and video creator based in Lowell, MA. I lead on-site and off-site shoots, plan multi-camera productions, and craft engaging visual stories for clients ranging from nonprofits to performance and community projects. I’m collaborative, driven by clear storytelling, and comfortable managing end-to-end production timelines and teams. I build lasting client relationships, adapt to fast-paced festival and event schedules, and deliver polished videos using a full Adobe Creative Suite workflow. I love turning ideas into meaningful visuals that resonate with audiences and communities I care about.

Steve Osemwenkh ae

Photographer, Creative Director, Director of Photography, +3

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Hi, I’m Steve—a photographer and video creator based in Lowell, MA. I lead on-site and off-site shoots, plan multi-camera productions, and craft engaging visual stories for clients ranging from nonprofits to performance and community projects. I’m collaborative, driven by clear storytelling, and comfortable managing end-to-end production timelines and teams. I build lasting client relationships, adapt to fast-paced festival and event schedules, and deliver polished videos using a full Adobe Creative Suite workflow. I love turning ideas into meaningful visuals that resonate with audiences and communities I care about.…Hi, I’m Steve—a photographer and video creator based in Lowell, MA. I lead on-site and off-site shoots, plan multi-camera productions, and craft engaging visual stories for clients ranging from nonprofits to performance and community projects. I’m collaborative, driven by clear storytelling, and comfortable managing end-to-end production timelines and teams. I build lasting client relationships, adapt to fast-paced festival and event schedules, and deliver polished videos using a full Adobe Creative Suite workflow. I love turning ideas into meaningful visuals that resonate with audiences and communities I care about.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Steve—a photographer and video creator based in Lowell, MA. I lead on-site and off-site shoots, plan multi-camera productions, and craft engaging visual stories for clients ranging from nonprofits to performance and community projects. I’m collaborative, driven by clear storytelling, and comfortable managing end-to-end production timelines and teams.

I build lasting client relationships, adapt to fast-paced festival and event schedules, and deliver polished videos using a full Adobe Creative Suite workflow. I love turning ideas into meaningful visuals that resonate with audiences and communities I care about.

Skills

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Intermediate

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Intermediate

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Photographer & Video Specialist at Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

March 1, 2016 - Present

Lead, plan, and execute multi-camera shoots on-site and off-site, including location shoots, interviews, and live stream events. Live-mix various events focused on bank research and policy. Lead filming work using a range of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment (strobes, mics, and DSLR cameras). Develop scripts with a storytelling component to convey complex ideas in an engaging and accessible manner. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve to deliver high-quality videos. Receive and implement constructive feedback to improve video quality and collaborative efforts.

Founder, Photography & Video Producer at Osemwenkh ae Studios

January 1, 2006 - Present

Create, lead, maintain and grow a small photo and video business to over 60K of sales/projects in FY 2023-2024. Develop and deliver eye-catching, meaningful photo and video projects for artists, nonprofit organizations, and others in alignment with clients' goals. Implement different ideas for storytelling in both mediums. Create documents and videos for a wide range of artists and festivals. Lead high-profile film and video storytelling efforts for five nonprofit organizations including Boston Education Fund, The Green Light Fund, The Bottom Line, EMPath, and The Greenway. Collaborate and communicate effectively with clients to develop and execute plans to meet their vision, budget, and timelines. Scout, hire, and successfully manage on-site photo and video crews of up to 3 people per job to support project goals.

Lead Photography & Video Specialist at Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

March 1, 2016 - Present

Plan, lead, and execute multi-camera shoots on-site and off-site (including location shoots, interviews, and live streams). Manage live-mix for events focused on bank research and policy. Lead filming with various cameras, lighting, and audio equipment. Develop scripts with storytelling elements to convey complex ideas. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) to deliver high-quality videos. Implement constructive feedback to improve quality. Co-chair an Employee Resource Group and plan events supporting Black and African American staff. Record, engineer, and produce Boston Fed podcasts.

Co-President at Annual Bread and Roses Festival

January 1, 2019 - Present

Work alongside volunteers as Co-President on an annual festival focused on labor unions and rights. Collaborate with board members, community partners, vendors, and the City of Lawrence to plan and coordinate logistics for an event with over 300 attendees.

Board Member at Clubhouse Network

January 1, 2015 - Present

Board member focused on helping inner-city kids learn about computer technology through STEM. Provide useful feedback and knowledge for organizational focus.

Finance Committee Chair at Clubhouse Network

January 1, 2023 - Present

As Finance Committee Chair, provide support to the Executive Director to ensure financial stability and organizational compliance.