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I'm Anita Kowalski, a creative and detail-oriented photographer with over 20 years of experience in the commercial photography industry. I excel at shooting both product and people in studio and on location, with a keen eye for color and lighting, and I handle pre- and post-production across projects of all sizes. I thrive under pressure, manage my time effectively, and maintain a positive, collaborative approach with clients, designers, and talent to deliver on-brand imagery on time and on budget.…I'm Anita Kowalski, a creative and detail-oriented photographer with over 20 years of experience in the commercial photography industry. I excel at shooting both product and people in studio and on location, with a keen eye for color and lighting, and I handle pre- and post-production across projects of all sizes. I thrive under pressure, manage my time effectively, and maintain a positive, collaborative approach with clients, designers, and talent to deliver on-brand imagery on time and on budget.

Anita Kowalski

Photographer, Director of Photography, Production Designer, +2

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I'm Anita Kowalski, a creative and detail-oriented photographer with over 20 years of experience in the commercial photography industry. I excel at shooting both product and people in studio and on location, with a keen eye for color and lighting, and I handle pre- and post-production across projects of all sizes. I thrive under pressure, manage my time effectively, and maintain a positive, collaborative approach with clients, designers, and talent to deliver on-brand imagery on time and on budget.…I'm Anita Kowalski, a creative and detail-oriented photographer with over 20 years of experience in the commercial photography industry. I excel at shooting both product and people in studio and on location, with a keen eye for color and lighting, and I handle pre- and post-production across projects of all sizes. I thrive under pressure, manage my time effectively, and maintain a positive, collaborative approach with clients, designers, and talent to deliver on-brand imagery on time and on budget.

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I’m Anita Kowalski, a creative and detail-oriented photographer with over 20 years of experience in the commercial photography industry. I excel at shooting both product and people in studio and on location, with a keen eye for color and lighting, and I handle pre- and post-production across projects of all sizes.

I thrive under pressure, manage my time effectively, and maintain a positive, collaborative approach with clients, designers, and talent to deliver on-brand imagery on time and on budget.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Ecommerce Photographer at RG Barry Brands

June 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025

Prepped, styled and photographed ecommerce product to brand and retailer standards; communicated with designers to track product adds and drops; maintained sample organization in studio; partnered with retouchers to meet image delivery deadlines; quality checked images and maintained digital assets; trained contractors on studio workflow, lighting, and standard guides; maintained photographic equipment and calibrations.

Freelance Photographer / Assistant at Colin McGuire Photographs

December 30, 2001 - August 30, 2021

First Assistant/Second Photographer on productions of all sizes for advertising, marketing campaigns and catalog production. Conducted visual research, coordinated crew, secured talent, locations, and wardrobe, and managed client review galleries. Oversaw budgets, equipment maintenance, and image deliverables.

Photographer at Anita Kowalski Photography

January 1, 2000 - October 30, 2025

Freelance commercial photographer working with corporate and public clientele. Managed pre-production planning, shoot schedules, client communications, budgeting, and on-set direction to deliver high-quality imagery on time and within budget.

Assistant Photographer at Studio 612 / Vertis Studios Group

December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001

Assisted on shoots, performed visual research, coordinated crew (location scouts, producers, stylists, assistants), and supported production through setup and wrap.

Photo Editor / Photographer at University of Dayton Flyer News

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Photo Editor and Photographer for campus news, shaping visual storytelling, selecting and editing images for publication.

First Assistant / Second Photographer at Colin McGuire Photographs

December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021

On productions of all sizes for advertising, marketing campaigns and catalog production; visual research for photo shoots; book and coordinate crew members (location scouts, producers, hair/makeup artists, set/prop, wardrobe & food stylists, photo assistants, digitechs, production assistants); contact talent agencies for submits, negotiate talent rates; create talent/prop/wardrobe web galleries for client review; manage expense details for all photo shoots; maintenance and updates to master image catalog, website, online portfolios, social media, and client file backups; prep images for blogs and social media posts; research, purchase and maintain studio equipment.

Photo Editor / Photographer at University of Dayton Flyer News, University of Dayton

December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Photo Editor / Photographer responsibilities within university publication; managed photo assignments, editing workflows, and visual storytelling.