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Hi, I'm Tommy Van Dang, a passionate photographer and visual artist based in Hayward, California. With experience leading my own photography business and working alongside talented professionals, I've developed skills in lighting, photo production, and client relations across multiple genres including product, food, portrait, and architecture photography. I enjoy collaborating with others to create compelling images that align with brand aesthetics and storytelling. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography from San José State University. Currently, I assist in studio and on-site productions, manage digital assets, and ensure smooth execution of photo projects. I'm always eager to learn more and bring creative ideas to life through photography and visual media.…Hi, I'm Tommy Van Dang, a passionate photographer and visual artist based in Hayward, California. With experience leading my own photography business and working alongside talented professionals, I've developed skills in lighting, photo production, and client relations across multiple genres including product, food, portrait, and architecture photography. I enjoy collaborating with others to create compelling images that align with brand aesthetics and storytelling. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography from San José State University. Currently, I assist in studio and on-site productions, manage digital assets, and ensure smooth execution of photo projects. I'm always eager to learn more and bring creative ideas to life through photography and visual media.

Tommy Van Dang

Photographer, Studio Owner, Product Designer, +1

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Hi, I'm Tommy Van Dang, a passionate photographer and visual artist based in Hayward, California. With experience leading my own photography business and working alongside talented professionals, I've developed skills in lighting, photo production, and client relations across multiple genres including product, food, portrait, and architecture photography. I enjoy collaborating with others to create compelling images that align with brand aesthetics and storytelling. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography from San José State University. Currently, I assist in studio and on-site productions, manage digital assets, and ensure smooth execution of photo projects. I'm always eager to learn more and bring creative ideas to life through photography and visual media.…Hi, I'm Tommy Van Dang, a passionate photographer and visual artist based in Hayward, California. With experience leading my own photography business and working alongside talented professionals, I've developed skills in lighting, photo production, and client relations across multiple genres including product, food, portrait, and architecture photography. I enjoy collaborating with others to create compelling images that align with brand aesthetics and storytelling. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography from San José State University. Currently, I assist in studio and on-site productions, manage digital assets, and ensure smooth execution of photo projects. I'm always eager to learn more and bring creative ideas to life through photography and visual media.

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Hi, I’m Tommy Van Dang, a passionate photographer and visual artist based in Hayward, California. With experience leading my own photography business and working alongside talented professionals, I’ve developed skills in lighting, photo production, and client relations across multiple genres including product, food, portrait, and architecture photography. I enjoy collaborating with others to create compelling images that align with brand aesthetics and storytelling.

I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography from San José State University. Currently, I assist in studio and on-site productions, manage digital assets, and ensure smooth execution of photo projects. I’m always eager to learn more and bring creative ideas to life through photography and visual media.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Photographer/Owner at Tommy Dang Photo

March 1, 2017 - Present

Oversee all facets of the photography business including sales, networking, pre/post-production, drafting estimates, proposals/contracts, managing photography equipment and data storage, and client hospitality. Serve notable clients like Google and Coinbase, while primarily catering to small businesses and companies. Regularly assist other photographers with lighting and photo production in various genres including product, food, portrait, and architecture. Skilled with CaptureOne and Photoshop.

Photo/Studio Assistant at Nancy Rothstein Photographer/Director

August 1, 2024 - Present

Assist in studio and on-site with pre/post-production planning, communication, equipment transportation, set-up, and breakdown while being attentive to client requests. Adaptable to numerous lighting scenarios including outdoor, indoor, ambient/artificial, and reflective surfaces. Responsible for general studio and business maintenance including equipment charging, backups, cleaning, social media posts, networking, and lighting assistance.

Product Photographer at MUUJEE

May 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025

Develop and style compelling images of custom-engraved wedding products aligning with the company's luxury brand aesthetics. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain a cohesive visual style in product photography. Managed digital assets across multiple servers to facilitate efficient workflow for post-production.

Intern Photographer & Photo Lab Monitor/Technician at San José State University Marketing & Communications | College of Humanities | Photo Department

May 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025

Collaborated with the Photo Director to deliver wide image coverage and cohesive print materials supporting the university’s brand and social media presence for various clubs and staff. Managed team projects overseeing equipment inventory and set-up/breakdown of sets. Handled photo and lighting inventory and equipment checkouts, providing technical assistance to students.

Assistant Project Manager at Phulogic Enterprise | Audio & Visual Solutions

March 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025

Performed administrative duties such as payroll, meeting setups, inventory management, revising purchase orders, and drafting invoices, estimates, and bids. Assisted in planning and project implementation by coordinating tasks and deliverables for installation teams. Scheduled and ensured installation teams received necessary materials and resources to complete project scopes on time.

Lead Photographer/Owner at Tommy Dang Photo

March 1, 2017 - Present

Oversee all facets of the photography business including sales, networking, pre/post-production, drafting estimates, proposals/contracts, managing photography equipment and data storage, and client hospitality. Serve notable clients such as Google and Coinbase while mainly focusing on small businesses and companies. Regularly assist other photographers with lighting and photo production across genres such as product, food, portrait, and architecture. Skilled with CaptureOne and Photoshop.

Photo/Studio Assistant at Nancy Rothstein Photographer/Director

August 1, 2024 - Present

Assist in studio and on-site activities including pre/post-production planning, communication, equipment transport, set-up, and breakdown while attending to client requests. Adaptable to different lighting scenarios including outdoor, indoor, ambient/artificial, and reflective surfaces. Support general studio and business maintenance like charging equipment, creating backups, cleaning, social posts, networking, and lighting assistance.

Product Photographer at MUUJEE

May 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025

Develop and style compelling images of custom-engraved wedding products aligning with Muujee's luxury brand aesthetics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual style across all product photography. Manage digital assets across multiple servers to support efficient access and workflow for post-production.

Intern Photographer & Photo Lab Monitor/Technician at San José State University Marketing & Communications

December 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025

Collaborate with the Photo Director to deliver comprehensive image coverage and cohesive print materials for the university's brand and social media presence across various clubs and staff. Produce and execute team projects, oversee accurate equipment inventory, and manage set-up and breakdown of sets. Handle photo and lighting inventory and equipment checkout with technical assistance to students.

Assistant Project Manager at Phulogic Enterprise

March 1, 2022 - July 16, 2025

Perform various administrative duties including payroll, meetings, inventory management, revising purchase orders, and drafting invoices, estimates, and bids. Assist in project planning and implementation by coordinating tasks and deliverables for installation teams, scheduling, and providing necessary materials and resources to ensure timely project completion.