I’m Jen Saavedra, a multidisciplinary photographer, designer, and educator based in Washington, DC. Over the years I’ve built a practice that blends brand development, visual storytelling, and community outreach for independent venues, small businesses, and non-profits. My work spans photography, art direction, installation, and digital media, with a hands-on approach to content creation, branding, and educational programs. In addition to generating visual content and managing social media for brands, I volunteer with industry organizations, teach photography, and curate exhibitions. I’m passionate about connecting creative communities, mentoring students, and developing accessible, impactful work that supports independent venues and cultural initiatives. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Jen Saavedra

I’m Jen Saavedra, a multidisciplinary photographer, designer, and educator based in Washington, DC. Over the years I’ve built a practice that blends brand development, visual storytelling, and community outreach for independent venues, small businesses, and non-profits. My work spans photography, art direction, installation, and digital media, with a hands-on approach to content creation, branding, and educational programs. In addition to generating visual content and managing social media for brands, I volunteer with industry organizations, teach photography, and curate exhibitions. I’m passionate about connecting creative communities, mentoring students, and developing accessible, impactful work that supports independent venues and cultural initiatives. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m Jen Saavedra, a multidisciplinary photographer, designer, and educator based in Washington, DC. Over the years I’ve built a practice that blends brand development, visual storytelling, and community outreach for independent venues, small businesses, and non-profits. My work spans photography, art direction, installation, and digital media, with a hands-on approach to content creation, branding, and educational programs.

In addition to generating visual content and managing social media for brands, I volunteer with industry organizations, teach photography, and curate exhibitions. I’m passionate about connecting creative communities, mentoring students, and developing accessible, impactful work that supports independent venues and cultural initiatives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer, Creative Director at RM88
December 8, 2010 - Present
I produce creative deliverables and management for brand development of SMBs. Specializing in photography, lighting, editing, live streaming production, av production, art direction, graphic design, social media management, copy writing and short film production. Technical software includes Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Capture One, Premiere Pro, WordPress, HTML, CSS, Hubspot, Mailchimp, OBS, Modul8, and Wirecast. Clients include motorsports eCommerce, independent music venues, non-profit organizations, and small businesses. Management of complete digital asset lifecycle. AV production and equipment management.
Brand, Marketing Director and Photographer at Crowbar
April 8, 2015 - Present
As Brand, Marketing Manager and Photographer at Crowbar, I am responsible for strategic social media planning, ticketing, event planning, lifestyle and event photography, graphic design, copywriting, and content creation. I provide management and support of website identity, analytic research, and development of visual and written content. This includes working with software such as WordPress, Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Lightroom, Audition, Wirecast, OBS, Mailchimp, Premiere Pro, and more while communicating with a wide range of clients, talent, staff and patrons. Duties include social media planning, direction, lifestyle and event photography, graphic design, copywriting, and content creation. I provide management and support of website identity, analytic research, and development of visual and written content.

Education

MFA - Photography, Film, Installation Arts at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2025
MFA Advanced Studies: Art History, Fine Arts at La Universidad Iberoamericano
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
BA - Photography, Film, Installation Arts at University of South Florida
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

CAH FELLOWSHIP GRANTEE
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
CAH PROJECT GRANTEE
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
CAH FELLOWSHIP GRANTEE
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
CAH PROJECT GRANTEE
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services
    uniE621 Product Photography for NAMZ Custom Cycle Products
    Product photography for NAMZ custom Throttle Body Cover. photographer photo branding photoshop lightroom photoeditor photoediting
    uniE608 Badlands Illuminator Module
    Short form film produced for Badlands Illuminator Module video advert filmdirector videoeditor shortform