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Hi! My name is Josiah Drakes, owner of JGD Studios. I run a creative media agency where I serve as senior photographer, videographer, editor, and creative director—crafting compelling visuals across brands, events, and campaigns. With extensive hands-on experience in photography and video production, I specialize in storytelling that connects audiences through high-quality, authentic content. I manage all aspects of creative projects from concept development to final delivery, collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.…Hi! My name is Josiah Drakes, owner of JGD Studios. I run a creative media agency where I serve as senior photographer, videographer, editor, and creative director—crafting compelling visuals across brands, events, and campaigns. With extensive hands-on experience in photography and video production, I specialize in storytelling that connects audiences through high-quality, authentic content. I manage all aspects of creative projects from concept development to final delivery, collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.

Josiah Drakes

Content Creator, Photographer, Videographer, +2

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Hi! My name is Josiah Drakes, owner of JGD Studios. I run a creative media agency where I serve as senior photographer, videographer, editor, and creative director—crafting compelling visuals across brands, events, and campaigns. With extensive hands-on experience in photography and video production, I specialize in storytelling that connects audiences through high-quality, authentic content. I manage all aspects of creative projects from concept development to final delivery, collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.…Hi! My name is Josiah Drakes, owner of JGD Studios. I run a creative media agency where I serve as senior photographer, videographer, editor, and creative director—crafting compelling visuals across brands, events, and campaigns. With extensive hands-on experience in photography and video production, I specialize in storytelling that connects audiences through high-quality, authentic content. I manage all aspects of creative projects from concept development to final delivery, collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.

Available to hire

Hi! My name is Josiah Drakes, owner of JGD Studios. I run a creative media agency where I serve as senior photographer, videographer, editor, and creative director—crafting compelling visuals across brands, events, and campaigns. With extensive hands-on experience in photography and video production, I specialize in storytelling that connects audiences through high-quality, authentic content. I manage all aspects of creative projects from concept development to final delivery, collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

SEO

Intermediate

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

GIMP

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator at Margaritaville Atlanta (IMCMV Holdings, Inc.)

October 1, 2025 - Present

Capture and produce original photo and video content highlighting the Margaritaville Atlanta experience & brand. Manage and schedule social media posts via Meta Business Suite to drive engagement and brand visibility.

Photography & Videography Intern at Xavier University Pre College Program

May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Captured and documented the Xavier Pre-College Summer Programs experience through photography and videography, including orientations, classroom sessions, field trips, social events, and award ceremonies. Produced professional-quality recap videos and highlight reels to promote the program across social media platforms and YouTube.

Young Adult Content Creator at Celebration Church

February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025

Served as photographer, videographer, and social media content creator. Responsible for pre & post production. Responsible for directing and capturing branding campaigns throughout the social calendar.

Photographer & Social Media Marketing at JG D Studios, Photography and Social Media Marketing

December 1, 2020 - Present

Professional photographer & videographer with 5+ years of experience capturing portraits, brands, events, sports, and more. Skilled in editing with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, Canva, & CapCut. Successfully marketed photography through social media, accumulating 107,000+ views over the past 3 months on a dedicated Instagram account. Produced and executed targeted visual marketing campaigns for influencers, content creators, and small businesses across New Orleans, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, driving audience engagement and brand growth.