Creative photographer and image editor specializing in travel, food, and lifestyle photography. My work has been featured in various online publications, including Homes & Gardens, The Sacramento Bee, Medium, and LA Weekly. Notably, one of my photographs of a Sonoma vineyard was selected for the label of a 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from a local winery. Additionally, I am ranked in the top 10% of contributors on Unsplash, where my portfolio has reached over 4 million views and 30,000 downloads.

Tyke Jones

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Creative photographer and image editor specializing in travel, food, and lifestyle photography. My work has been featured in various online publications, including Homes & Gardens, The Sacramento Bee, Medium, and LA Weekly. Notably, one of my photographs of a Sonoma vineyard was selected for the label of a 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from a local winery. Additionally, I am ranked in the top 10% of contributors on Unsplash, where my portfolio has reached over 4 million views and 30,000 downloads.

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Creative photographer and image editor specializing in travel, food, and lifestyle photography. My work has been featured in various online publications, including Homes & Gardens, The Sacramento Bee, Medium, and LA Weekly. Notably, one of my photographs of a Sonoma vineyard was selected for the label of a 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from a local winery.

Additionally, I am ranked in the top 10% of contributors on Unsplash, where my portfolio has reached over 4 million views and 30,000 downloads.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Web Developer and Designer, Content Manager, Community Manager at A Balanced Glass
July 14, 2020 - Present
Implemented SEO best practices in updated content, which boosted organic search traffic Led the redesign and development of the corporate website, achieving an increase in conversion rates post-launch Managed online community engagement Research stock images for articles, image retouching, and photography. Utilized KPI tracking to measure the success of marketing campaigns, contributing to a data-driven approach that enhanced overall business performance
Director, Client Accounts at FIRE Solutions Inc.(Now RegED)
October 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010
Managed a 3-member client services team, introducing streamlined protocols that improved response time, enhancing client satisfaction Enhanced client onboarding efficiency via strategic automation and development of enhanced training materials, significantly improving user satisfaction Delivered consistent online training for new clients, enhancing their product knowledge and significantly reducing support inquiries Coordinated and led online Annual Compliance Meetings, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory requirements across all client portfolios Oversaw monthly email notifications impacting 10,000+ users, driving a rise in attendance rates for online events Provided multi-channel support (email, chat, phone), achieving a 95% first-contact resolution rate, significantly boosting client satisfaction scores Executed systematic problem-solving strategies, successfully resolving 95% of client technical issues during initial contact 100% customer retention in my first year as Director of Client Services
Co-Founder, Online Marketing Manager at WCT Marketing
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Launched and configured social media platforms, which led to significant brand visibility growth. Developed personalized support strategies for clients that enhanced upsell opportunities. Coordinated monthly in-store product demonstrations and executed engaging online promotional campaigns.
Client Services Manager at Touchstone Group Associates
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2003
Delivered comprehensive technical support and managed call center operations, implementing performance metrics that improved productivity. Developed training programs to enhance client retention rates through strategic problem-solving.
Office Coordinator, IT Assistant at Hellman & Friedman
December 29, 2000 - December 29, 2000
Streamlined office supply management and oversaw the maintenance of office equipment. Executed software updates and optimized issue resolution, enhancing office efficiency.
Photographer / Image Editor at Freelance
February 4, 2021 - Present
Photographer and image editor specializing in travel, food, and lifestyle photography. My work has been featured in various online publications, including Homes & Gardens, The Sacramento Bee, Medium, and LA Weekly. Notably, one of my photographs of a Sonoma vineyard was selected for the label of a 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from a local winery. Additionally, I am ranked in the top 10% of contributors on Unsplash, where my portfolio has reached over 4 million views and 30,000 downloads. I am extremely proficient in both Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, with extensive experience specifically focused on repairing and enhancing older or damaged images.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at California State University Chico
January 1, 1995 - June 1, 1999
Communications
Certificate of Completion at San Francisco State University
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Multi Media Studies

Qualifications

Hubspot
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Digital Marketing
Hubspot
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Service Hub Software
Service Hub Software
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Home & Gardens - Wedding Sunflowers
    I took a picture of the centerpiece of an outdoor wedding in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. I handled all post-production work with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to give it a soft matte look while maintaining the bright color from the sunflowers. It was later pick up by Home & Gardens for an article about flower arrangements. You can find the article here: https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin photo flowers homeandgardens photoshop lightroom imageediting wedding photography
    uniE621 Coffee Review - January 2026
    I have a very good friend who has a nice little coffee roasting business in San Francisco. I spent an afternoon shooting his whole process start to finish. This picture was picked up recently by Coffee Review for their "2026 Coffee Review Tasting Reports: PNW Roasters, Decaf, Co-Ferments & More." All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 Backroad Planet - November 11, 2025
    A while back I took the Road To Hana. One of the most amazing drives ever. One of my photographs got pick up by Backroad Planet for their article "8 Best Things to Do in Maui for First-Time Visitors." I shot this picture on location in Hana, HA. All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 WIBC FM Indianapolis- October 21, 2025
    Using my photography studio backgrounds, I plated the food and photographed it while drizzling honey. All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. You can find it here on WIBC FM radio in Indianapolis, Indiana's website. It is the cover picture of a story about kid friendly restaurants in Indianapolis. https://www.twine.net/signin Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin photography foodphotography photo food branding image stockimage
    uniE621 Medium - Aug 6, 2024
    I shot this picture on location in Joshua Tree National Park. Medium pick up the photo for their article "Can You Fly a Drone in Joshua Tree?" All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 Medium - Sep 29, 2023
    The picture I took of a vineyard in Sonoma, California on a sunny spring day was picked up by Medium to use as their featured image for the new macOS Sonoma technical review. All post production was done by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin photo photoshop sonoma photography
    uniE621 Sacramento Bee Newspaper - August 13, 2024
    The Sacramento Bee used one of my photos of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park for a story about a tragic hiking accident. I shot onsite in Yosemite National Park at the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin photo photoshop lightroom photography travel photo content creator
    uniE621 InsideHook - December 19, 2025
    Joshua Tree Scenic Parkway along Highway 93 in Arizona. InsideHook is a digital lifestyle publication published my photo for an article about a law that would remove speed limits from certain stretches of the state’s roads. I shot onsite shoot at Joshua Tree Scenic Parkway along Highway 93 in Arizona. All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin photo photoshop arizona photography travel photo content creator
    uniE621 Jacobin Online and Print Magazine Summer 2022
    I took a picture of a surfer in Leucadia, a laid-back, coastal neighborhood in northern Encinitas, California. It was picked up and published by Jacobin Magazine for their Summer 2022 issue. It was the featured image for the article “A People’s History of Surfing.” All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin surfer travel photography lightroom photoshop surf
    uniE621 BikeTours.com Wine Country Travel Photography
    BikeTours.com used a photo of a vineyard in Sonoma for their Napa to Sonoma - Luxury Food & Wine Bike Tour page on their website. I shot onsite in Sonoma, California. All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin photo branding photography sonoma napa travel
    uniE621 LA Weekly - August 19, 2021
    One of my first photographs to be published. This one appears in LA Weekly as the featured picture for their article "Water & Weed: A Complex California Relationship." All post production was handled by me in Lightroom and Photoshop. https://www.twine.net/signin You can find more of my stock photography here: Adobe Stock: https://www.twine.net/signin WireStock: https://www.twine.net/signin Shutterstock: https://www.twine.net/signin