Hello! I’m a Göteborg-based photographer and filmmaker with a passion for visual storytelling and collaborative projects. I work across photography, video and visual art, crafting narratives through light, composition and post-production, and I enjoy bringing client ideas to life with a friendly, hands-on approach. Currently running ssstudio as owner and creative lead, I take on independent projects and brand collaborations in photography, videography and visual art. I’m constantly exploring new techniques and storytelling formats, and I value mentoring and contributing to the local creative community. Be sure to visit ssstudio.nu to view images and video.…

David A Ellersten

Hello! I’m a Göteborg-based photographer and filmmaker with a passion for visual storytelling and collaborative projects. I work across photography, video and visual art, crafting narratives through light, composition and post-production, and I enjoy bringing client ideas to life with a friendly, hands-on approach. Currently running ssstudio as owner and creative lead, I take on independent projects and brand collaborations in photography, videography and visual art. I’m constantly exploring new techniques and storytelling formats, and I value mentoring and contributing to the local creative community. Be sure to visit ssstudio.nu to view images and video.…

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Hello! I’m a Göteborg-based photographer and filmmaker with a passion for visual storytelling and collaborative projects. I work across photography, video and visual art, crafting narratives through light, composition and post-production, and I enjoy bringing client ideas to life with a friendly, hands-on approach.

Currently running ssstudio as owner and creative lead, I take on independent projects and brand collaborations in photography, videography and visual art. I’m constantly exploring new techniques and storytelling formats, and I value mentoring and contributing to the local creative community.

Be sure to visit ssstudio.nu to view images and video.

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Experience Level

Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Ägare, fotograf & filmare at ssstudio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founder and owner providing photography and filmmaking services, concept development and visual storytelling for clients.
Fotograf, videograf och visual artist at Modul-System HH AB
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Photography, videography and visual art for product campaigns and branding; involved in creative direction and production coordination.
Fotograf, videograf och visual artist at Gocciani AB
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Photographer, videographer and visual artist collaborating on campaigns and multi-media projects.
Fotograf, fotoassistent och retuschör at Nilson Group AB
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Photographer, photo assistant and retoucher supporting studio shoots and product campaigns.
Fotograf och retuschör at Frilansverksamhet
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Freelance photographer and retoucher delivering high-quality imagery and post-production services to diverse clients.
Fotoassistent och retuschör at Bruno Ehrs AB
September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Photo assistant and retoucher supporting studio and on-location shoots.
Fotoassistent och retuschör at Kristofer Samuelsson Photography
June 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Photo assistant and retoucher on seasonal projects.
Fotopraktikant at Kristofer Samuelsson Photography
March 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Photography practicum offering hands-on experience with a professional shooter.
Assistent och B-fotograf, Filmfotograf & producent at Conny Fridh
June 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Assistant and second photographer, film photographer and producer in collaboration with Conny Fridh.
Diverse frilansjobb inom foto at Freelance
June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Various freelance photo assignments across genres.
Montör at WPP AB (LLENTAB AB)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Assembler/maintenance position within construction materials supplier group.
Fotograf at Bohusläningens UNG redaktion
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Photographer for Bohusläningen's youth desk; contributed to film production initiatives for youth in Uddevalla.

Education

Självpublicering at Göteborgs Universitet, Akademin Valand
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Analog fotografi at Göteborgs Universitet, Akademin Valand
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Fotografisk projektkurs I & II at Göteborgs Universitet, Akademin Valand
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Fotografiskt projektår at Forsa Folkhögskola
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Yrkesfotograf at Yrkeshögskolan Göteborg
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Dokumentär Medieproduktion at Högskolan i Skövde
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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