Hi there! I’m Greg Wagner, a creative professional with years of experience in image art, photography, and print. I thrive in dynamic, changing environments and am committed to delivering high-quality work. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their vision into compelling visuals, and I’m always eager to learn and grow. I work across photography, image editing, 3D modeling, and video, and I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and a range of 3D tools. I’m passionate about producing consistent, visually engaging results for both print and digital media, and I value clear communication and quality in every project.

Greg Wagner

Hi there! I’m Greg Wagner, a creative professional with years of experience in image art, photography, and print. I thrive in dynamic, changing environments and am committed to delivering high-quality work. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their vision into compelling visuals, and I’m always eager to learn and grow. I work across photography, image editing, 3D modeling, and video, and I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and a range of 3D tools. I’m passionate about producing consistent, visually engaging results for both print and digital media, and I value clear communication and quality in every project.

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Hi there! I’m Greg Wagner, a creative professional with years of experience in image art, photography, and print. I thrive in dynamic, changing environments and am committed to delivering high-quality work. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their vision into compelling visuals, and I’m always eager to learn and grow.

I work across photography, image editing, 3D modeling, and video, and I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and a range of 3D tools. I’m passionate about producing consistent, visually engaging results for both print and digital media, and I value clear communication and quality in every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer and Image Editor at Self-employed (Portland, OR)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Photography product and live shots; Retouching photography and assignments
Senior Image Editor at Nike
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Editing product photography and live shots; Photography of product for color matching; Ensured quality standards to maintain consistency of imagery; Worked with offshore partners to understand requirements and provide exceptional images; Applied comprehensive understanding of high-volume production processes to optimize files
Lead Photographer, Senior Image Editor at Colortechnology
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Planning and preparing for all on-location shoots; Editing, color correction, teaming with clients; Constructing photo studio and acquiring equipment; Selecting cameras, lenses, backdrops and lighting; Evaluating proofs to ensure quality and color; Photographed high-quality images for print and Web; Performing advanced computer processing of images
Color Manager at Dynagraphics
January 1, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Color management and proofing for lithographic printing; Retouching and color corrections; Color matching products to reproduce for print; Profiling and calibrating proofing and plates for two, six color presses; Managing and producing color work for award winning book “Secret Sea”
Operations Specialist / Intelligence Photographer at US Navy (USS Stein)
February 1, 1981 - October 7, 2025
Intelligence Photographer; Ships Artist; Cruise Book Editor; Secret Library Manager; Operation Specialist
Freelance Photographer and Image Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Photographing product and live shots; retouching photography for assignments; collaborating with clients to achieve desired aesthetics and deliver high-quality imagery for print and web.
Senior Image Editor at Nike
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Edited product photography and live shots; photographed products for color matching; ensured quality standards to maintain imagery consistency; worked with offshore partners to understand requirements and deliver exceptional images; applied high-volume production experience to optimize file workflows.
Lead Photographer, Senior Image Editor at Colortechnology
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Planned and prepared on-location studio shoots; edited, color corrected, and collaborated with clients; constructed photo studio and acquired equipment; selected cameras, lenses, backdrops, and lighting; evaluated proofs to ensure quality and color; photographed high-quality images for print and Web; performed advanced computer processing of images.
Color Manager at Dynagraphics
January 1, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Managed color workflows including retouching and color corrections; color matching for print; profiling and calibrating proofing and presses; managed and produced color work for projects including award-winning book “Secret Sea.”
Operations Specialist at US Navy (USS Stein)
February 1, 1981 - October 7, 2025
Intelligence Photographer, Ships Artist, Cruise Book Editor, Operation Specialist, Secret Library Manager.
Freelance Photographer and Image Editor at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Photography product and live shots; retouching assignments; collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality imagery.
Senior Image Editor at Nike
January 31, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Editing product photography and live shots; photography for color matching; ensured imagery quality; collaborating with offshore partners; optimizing files for high-volume production.
Lead Photographer, Senior Image Editor at Colortechnology
January 31, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Planning and preparing for on-location shoots; editing and color correction; client collaboration; constructing photo studio and acquiring equipment; selecting cameras, lenses, backdrops, and lighting; evaluating proofs; producing high-quality print and web images.
Color Manager at Dynagraphics
January 31, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Managed color workflows, color corrections, and proofing processes.
Operations Specialist at US Navy (USS Stein)
February 1, 1981 - October 7, 2025
Intelligence Photographer; Ships Artist; Cruise Book Editor; Operation Specialist; Secret Library Manager.
Freelance Photographer and Image Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Photography product and live shots; Retouching photography and assignments.
Senior Image Editor at Nike
January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Editing product photography and live shots; Photography of product for color matching; Ensured quality standards to maintain consistency of imagery; Worked with offshore partners to understand requirements and provide exceptional images; Applied comprehensive understanding of high-volume production processes to optimize files.
Lead Photographer, Senior Image Editor at Colortechnology
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Planning and preparing for all on-location studio shoots; Editing, color correction, teaming with clients; Constructing photo studio and acquiring equipment; Selecting cameras, lenses, backdrops and lighting; Evaluating proofs to ensure quality and color; Photographed high-quality images for both print and Web; Performing advanced computer processing of images.
Color Manager at Dynagraphics
January 1, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Operations Specialist at US Navy
February 1, 1981 - October 7, 2025
Intelligence Photographer; Ships Artist; Cruise Book Editor; Operation Specialist; Secret Library Manager.
Senior Image Editor at Nike
November 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Editing product photography and live shots; Photography of product for color matching; Ensured quality standards to maintain consistency of imagery; Worked with offshore partners to understand requirements and provide exceptional images; Applied comprehensive understanding of high-volume production processes to optimize files
Lead Photographer, Senior Image Editor at Colortechnology
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2016
Planning and preparing for all on-location studio shoots; Editing, color correction, teaming with clients; Constructing photo studio and acquiring equipment; Selecting cameras, lenses, backdrops and lighting; Evaluating proofs to ensure quality and color; Photographed high-quality images for both print and Web; Performing advanced computer processing of images
Color Manager at Dynagraphics
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2004
Color management; Profiling and calibrating proofing and plates for two six-color presses; Managing and producing color work for award-winning book “Secret Sea”
Operations Specialist (Intelligence Photographer, Ships Artist, Cruise Book Editor) at US Navy
February 1, 1977 - February 1, 1981
Intelligence Photographer; Ships Artist; Cruise Book Editor; Operation Specialist; Secret Library Manager

Education

Associate of Arts at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Photoshop Training at Portland Art Museum
January 1, 1992 - October 7, 2025
Associate of Arts in Graphic Arts at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Photoshop training at Portland Art Museum
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Associate of Arts in Graphic Arts at Kirkwood Community College
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Photoshop at Portland Art Museum
January 1, 1992 - October 7, 2025
Associate of Arts in Graphic Arts at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Photoshop at Portland Art Museum
January 1, 1992 - October 7, 2025
Associate of Arts at Kirkwood Community College
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Photoshop at Portland Art Museum
January 1, 1992 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

Various trade related training and seminars on equipment, software, and photography
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Ben Franklin Award
January 1, 1996 - October 7, 2025
Warren Sappi Award
January 1, 1996 - October 7, 2025
Various trade related training and seminars on equipment, software, and photography
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Ben Franklin Award and Warren Sappi Award for the book 'Secret Sea'
January 1, 1996 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Other