I'm Shelby, a photographer and videographer with 13+ years of experience producing high-impact commercial content for real estate, lifestyle, and retail brands. I thrive in pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production editing, delivering polished visuals that boost brand identity and engagement. I work with Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and drones to tell vivid stories across print, web, and social media. I excel in pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production editing, delivering visuals that enhance brand identity and engagement. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and drone operations, creating content for print, web, and social media that helps brands stand out.

Shelby Hands

I'm Shelby, a photographer and videographer with 13+ years of experience producing high-impact commercial content for real estate, lifestyle, and retail brands. I thrive in pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production editing, delivering polished visuals that boost brand identity and engagement. I work with Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and drones to tell vivid stories across print, web, and social media. I excel in pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production editing, delivering visuals that enhance brand identity and engagement. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and drone operations, creating content for print, web, and social media that helps brands stand out.

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I’m Shelby, a photographer and videographer with 13+ years of experience producing high-impact commercial content for real estate, lifestyle, and retail brands. I thrive in pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production editing, delivering polished visuals that boost brand identity and engagement. I work with Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and drones to tell vivid stories across print, web, and social media.

I excel in pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production editing, delivering visuals that enhance brand identity and engagement. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and drone operations, creating content for print, web, and social media that helps brands stand out.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner & Creator at HandsMediaCo
January 31, 2015 - Present
Create on-brand commercial content for seasonal marketing campaigns, websites, and social media. Photograph and film real estate listings for agents and builders, ensuring consistent high-quality visuals. Edit and retouch images and videos using Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. Optimize media for print, web, broadcast, and social media platforms. Manage client libraries and adapt existing media for marketing, including color grading, motion graphics, audio adjustments, and image retouching.
Freelance Video Editor at Ravella
November 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Collaborated with creative teams to conceptualize and execute video projects aligned with brand messaging. Edited and produced visually compelling videos for web and social media. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines.
Lead Photographer / Cinematographer at Maui Divers Jewelry
July 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Directed photography and video shoots for jewelry products in studio and lifestyle environments. Retouched and edited images/videos for e-commerce, print, and digital advertising. Maintained consistent brand aesthetics across all visual content.
Product Photographer / Web Design, E-commerce & Marketing at Makita U.S.A.
March 31, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Captured and edited high-quality product photos for marketing campaigns and corporate databases. Designed Amazon ads and product packaging to boost e-commerce engagement. Collaborated with web and marketing teams to ensure consistent visual brand identity.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography at Biola University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services