Commercial photographer and image editor with nearly 30 years of experience delivering precise, brand-aligned visuals for high-end and commercial clients. Known for a luxury-first eye for color, composition, and macro-level detail in both capture and post-production. Experienced in high-volume studio workflows, digital asset management, and streamlined production from shooting through final delivery. Adept at collaborating with creative teams, meeting tight marketing deadlines, and maintaining consistent file structure, naming conventions, and color accuracy.

Todd R. Schmidt

Commercial photographer and image editor with nearly 30 years of experience delivering precise, brand-aligned visuals for high-end and commercial clients. Known for a luxury-first eye for color, composition, and macro-level detail in both capture and post-production. Experienced in high-volume studio workflows, digital asset management, and streamlined production from shooting through final delivery. Adept at collaborating with creative teams, meeting tight marketing deadlines, and maintaining consistent file structure, naming conventions, and color accuracy.

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Commercial photographer and image editor with nearly 30 years of experience delivering precise, brand-aligned visuals for high-end and commercial clients. Known for a luxury-first eye for color, composition, and macro-level detail in both capture and post-production.

Experienced in high-volume studio workflows, digital asset management, and streamlined production from shooting through final delivery. Adept at collaborating with creative teams, meeting tight marketing deadlines, and maintaining consistent file structure, naming conventions, and color accuracy.

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Work Experience

Commercial Photographer at TRS FotoGrafx
March 31, 2020 - Present
Provide commercial photography, retouching, and image editing using Adobe Creative Suite (Capture One Pro, Photoshop) with a luxury aesthetic for corporate and small-business clients. Ensured color accuracy and composition quality for advertising, catalogs, and online platforms. Managed production from capture to delivery with organized file naming and archiving systems to keep assets consistent and brand-aligned.
Product Photographer/Image Editor at Dillard’s, Inc.
February 1, 2009 - April 1, 2020
Captured and retouched a high volume of e-commerce product images daily using Adobe Lightroom to meet strict brand standards. Performed color correction, cropping, and formatting for consistent online presentation. Collaborated with stylists, photographers, and designers and led photography commissioning for original studio and on-location shoots to elevate imagery quality while meeting tight deadlines.
Studio Manager/Photographer at Memphis Engraving Corporation (IMEC)
May 1, 2002 - January 1, 2009
Managed studio operations including scheduling shoots, planning production, capturing images with professional lighting, and performing retouching using Adobe Photoshop. Completed projects on schedule while meeting client quality standards. Performed pre-press work such as image compositing, clipping paths, film scanning, and producing large-format prints; delivered print-ready assets to support timely campaign launches.
Photographer/Photo Assistant at Omega Studios
April 30, 1997 - September 30, 2001
Assisted and later photographed furniture, apparel, sporting goods, and home decor for catalogs and online retail. Worked with designers and stylists to ensure accurate color, tone, and image composition for consistent brand presentation.

Education

Certificate, Marketing Design at Sessions College for Professional Design
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Associate of Applied Arts, Commercial Photography at Hawkeye Institute of Technology
December 1, 1987 - September 1, 1989

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services