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I’m Kornell Samuel, a multi-disciplinary photography and studio operations leader with a track record of building in-house photo and video capabilities, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact campaigns for e-commerce and brand initiatives. I thrive on shaping cohesive visual narratives, optimizing workflows, and guiding teams to produce exceeding-quality work on time and on budget. I’m motivated by fast-paced environments, clear collaboration, and ongoing learning. I mentor creative teams to elevate quality, align with brand objectives, and continuously improve processes to drive efficiency and measurable results.…I’m Kornell Samuel, a multi-disciplinary photography and studio operations leader with a track record of building in-house photo and video capabilities, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact campaigns for e-commerce and brand initiatives. I thrive on shaping cohesive visual narratives, optimizing workflows, and guiding teams to produce exceeding-quality work on time and on budget. I’m motivated by fast-paced environments, clear collaboration, and ongoing learning. I mentor creative teams to elevate quality, align with brand objectives, and continuously improve processes to drive efficiency and measurable results.

Kornell Samuels

Director of Photography, Photographer, Studio Manager, +2

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I’m Kornell Samuel, a multi-disciplinary photography and studio operations leader with a track record of building in-house photo and video capabilities, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact campaigns for e-commerce and brand initiatives. I thrive on shaping cohesive visual narratives, optimizing workflows, and guiding teams to produce exceeding-quality work on time and on budget. I’m motivated by fast-paced environments, clear collaboration, and ongoing learning. I mentor creative teams to elevate quality, align with brand objectives, and continuously improve processes to drive efficiency and measurable results.…I’m Kornell Samuel, a multi-disciplinary photography and studio operations leader with a track record of building in-house photo and video capabilities, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact campaigns for e-commerce and brand initiatives. I thrive on shaping cohesive visual narratives, optimizing workflows, and guiding teams to produce exceeding-quality work on time and on budget. I’m motivated by fast-paced environments, clear collaboration, and ongoing learning. I mentor creative teams to elevate quality, align with brand objectives, and continuously improve processes to drive efficiency and measurable results.

Available to hire

I’m Kornell Samuel, a multi-disciplinary photography and studio operations leader with a track record of building in-house photo and video capabilities, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact campaigns for e-commerce and brand initiatives. I thrive on shaping cohesive visual narratives, optimizing workflows, and guiding teams to produce exceeding-quality work on time and on budget.

I’m motivated by fast-paced environments, clear collaboration, and ongoing learning. I mentor creative teams to elevate quality, align with brand objectives, and continuously improve processes to drive efficiency and measurable results.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director Of Ecommerce Image Production and Operations at Chewy Studio

January 31, 2022 - January 31, 2022

Built and scaled full-service, in-house photo and video studios across two locations, delivering over 200 projects annually without outsourcing. Established standardized visual guidelines and operational workflows, ensured consistent brand representation across e-commerce, marketing, and executive campaigns. Oversaw equipment procurement and maintenance for both studios, enabling uninterrupted daily production. Provided creative direction and on-set leadership for campaigns and brand photography, maintaining high production quality and alignment with company objectives.

Director of Photography / Manager II at Creative Drive

March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017

Trained and developed a team of 15 staff at a new photo studio, delivering full adoption within the first 60 days. Led cross-functional sales initiatives that contributed to the location’s top performance in the region, and designed promotional programs that generated new revenue streams. Achieved top-ranking sales across multiple quarters, and implemented standardized visual guidelines across photo projects and vendor outputs. Managed equipment procurement and maintenance for multiple studios, providing on-set leadership and maintaining high production quality.

Senior Photographer / Operations Manager at Sandals Resorts

October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2004

Delivered consistent, high-quality imagery for print and executive campaigns; led a photography team and coordinated schedules, assets, and on-site shoots to meet brand standards and deadlines.