I’m Jason Kolenda, a photographer based near Louisville, KY, with extensive experience shooting for e-commerce, catalogs, and stock libraries. I thrive in fast-paced production environments, delivering consistent, high-quality imagery for brands like Zappos, Amazon, and numerous stock agencies. I’m passionate about workflow efficiency, creative problem solving, and collaborating with art directors to tell compelling product stories through visuals. I enjoy optimizing processes through macros, automation scripts, and metadata management to improve accuracy and speed. My hands-on experience spans from shooting and retouching to quality-checking, digital asset management, and attention to detail.

Jason Kolenda

I’m Jason Kolenda, a photographer based near Louisville, KY, with extensive experience shooting for e-commerce, catalogs, and stock libraries. I thrive in fast-paced production environments, delivering consistent, high-quality imagery for brands like Zappos, Amazon, and numerous stock agencies. I’m passionate about workflow efficiency, creative problem solving, and collaborating with art directors to tell compelling product stories through visuals. I enjoy optimizing processes through macros, automation scripts, and metadata management to improve accuracy and speed. My hands-on experience spans from shooting and retouching to quality-checking, digital asset management, and attention to detail.

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I’m Jason Kolenda, a photographer based near Louisville, KY, with extensive experience shooting for e-commerce, catalogs, and stock libraries. I thrive in fast-paced production environments, delivering consistent, high-quality imagery for brands like Zappos, Amazon, and numerous stock agencies. I’m passionate about workflow efficiency, creative problem solving, and collaborating with art directors to tell compelling product stories through visuals.

I enjoy optimizing processes through macros, automation scripts, and metadata management to improve accuracy and speed. My hands-on experience spans from shooting and retouching to quality-checking, digital asset management, and attention to detail.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at Zappos
February 1, 2021 - Present
Produce world-class images for Zappos.com and Cncpts.com in their production studio; introduce workflow improvements such as macros and Excel formulas; audit imaging for errors and implement corrections; track studio metrics (shots per day, errors, labor hours); prep and repackage product as needed.
Stock Photographer at Self-employed / Stock Photography
January 1, 2007 - Present
Over 15,000 files sold; applied metadata and categories to 1,700+ images; tracked sales, payouts, and upload status across agencies using Excel; retouched images for sale (logos removed, imperfections addressed); contributed to libraries on Shutterstock, Getty Images, Adobe Stock, Dreamstime, 123RF, Depositphotos, and Alamy.
Freelance AIS Operator at Amazon.com
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Operate and help optimize automated devices to image up to 400 products daily.
Freelance Digital Imaging Technician at Amazon.com
October 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Used in-house DAM system to quality check and upload high-volume images; retouch; troubleshoot Capture One and related photography issues; track errors; update automation scripts to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
Studio Ops Associate (freelance) at Amazon.com
February 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Sort, receive, prep, repackage and pick product from warehouse for photography.
Photographer at Carey Color, Inc.
April 1, 2010 - May 1, 2013
Used view cameras and professional lighting for catalog and e-commerce production; performed retouching/manipulation and background removal in collaboration with art directors; assisted photographers on location and in-studio; trained new personnel.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Photographic Technology, specializing in Commercial Photography at Ohio Institute of Photography & Technology
June 1, 2009 - November 28, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services