Derek Wojcik

The Brief: To deliver modern, high-impact "Corporate Head Shots" for B2B professionals, moving beyond flat, traditional lighting to create a striking and authoritative visual identity. The Execution: Fully controlled studio environment with a low-key lighting setup, employing mya single strobe light with beauty dish, to precisely sculpt the light. I focused on careful subject direction and contrast control. The final image was processed into a rich, high-contrast monochrome to emphasise character, professionalism, and depth. The Result: A premium corporate portrait that elevates the subject's personal brand and corporate profile. This showcases my ability to confidently direct subjects, and deliver polished B2B visual assets ready for company websites, press releases, and professional networking.

• Brand Designer
• Event Visualizer
• Photographer
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The Brief: To conduct a fine art documentary study of material culture and historical craftsmanship, focusing on the intricate details and tactile qualities of mechanical engineering. The Execution: This image was produced using long-exposure light painting in a completely darkened environment. Using a handheld torch, I selectively illuminated the subject over a 5 long exposures, precisely controlling the direction and intensity of the light for each exposure. This tactile approach allowed me to specifically highlight the sweeping curves of the brass horn, manage complex metallic reflections, and draw out the rich patina of the woodwork. The Result: A highly detailed fine art piece demonstrating advanced technical control over exposure and directional lighting. This deep understanding of how light shapes complex forms and metallic surfaces translates directly to commercial and architectural photography, where managing challenging lighting and highlighting structural textures is critical.

• Brand Designer
• Event Visualizer
• Photographer
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The Brief: To document the structural history, raw material composition, and architectural decay of commercial spaces on Thassos, Greece. The Execution: For this specific piece, I utilised a precise documentary approach to capture the imposing scale and raw concrete textures of this multi-story structure. Operating on location, I focused on strict perspective control and precise exposure to emphasise the building's structural lines, weathered masonry, and the intersection of human presence with raw construction materials. The Result: A high-impact architectural study that demonstrates a highly developed eye for structural details and concrete forms. This ability to isolate, frame, and elevate raw building materials translates directly into high-end commercial documentation for civil engineering projects, such as retaining wall installations and commercial site developments.

• Brand Designer
• Event Visualizer
• Photographer
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