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I’m Kristina Rodriguez, a Chicago-based photographer and camera operator with a passion for fast-paced, volume photography. I work with Lucas Benjamin Photography, capturing sports team photos for families and delivering high-quality images quickly and efficiently. I also teach photography to students through community programs, guiding them on camera operation, lighting, editing software, and how to monetize their craft. I value mental health and creative expression and strive to empower others to pursue independent contracting.…I’m Kristina Rodriguez, a Chicago-based photographer and camera operator with a passion for fast-paced, volume photography. I work with Lucas Benjamin Photography, capturing sports team photos for families and delivering high-quality images quickly and efficiently. I also teach photography to students through community programs, guiding them on camera operation, lighting, editing software, and how to monetize their craft. I value mental health and creative expression and strive to empower others to pursue independent contracting.

Kristina Rodriguez

Photographer, Camera Operator, Director of Photography, +2

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I’m Kristina Rodriguez, a Chicago-based photographer and camera operator with a passion for fast-paced, volume photography. I work with Lucas Benjamin Photography, capturing sports team photos for families and delivering high-quality images quickly and efficiently. I also teach photography to students through community programs, guiding them on camera operation, lighting, editing software, and how to monetize their craft. I value mental health and creative expression and strive to empower others to pursue independent contracting.…I’m Kristina Rodriguez, a Chicago-based photographer and camera operator with a passion for fast-paced, volume photography. I work with Lucas Benjamin Photography, capturing sports team photos for families and delivering high-quality images quickly and efficiently. I also teach photography to students through community programs, guiding them on camera operation, lighting, editing software, and how to monetize their craft. I value mental health and creative expression and strive to empower others to pursue independent contracting.

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I’m Kristina Rodriguez, a Chicago-based photographer and camera operator with a passion for fast-paced, volume photography. I work with Lucas Benjamin Photography, capturing sports team photos for families and delivering high-quality images quickly and efficiently.

I also teach photography to students through community programs, guiding them on camera operation, lighting, editing software, and how to monetize their craft. I value mental health and creative expression and strive to empower others to pursue independent contracting.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Photography Instructor at Harvey, IL Photography Program

October 1, 2024 - Present

Teaches a photography program for high school students from the south side, focusing on camera operation, lighting, and editing software; also emphasizes the importance of mental health and expressing themselves through the arts.

Photographer at Lucas Benjamin Photography

July 1, 2024 - Present

The work I do with Lucas Benjamin Photography is very high-paced, volume photography. Parents bring their kids to get their sports team photos and we get them in and out very quickly and efficiently. My job is to set up and break down photography equipment, help the kids with their poses, and capture high quality images that will be superimposed into vibrant banners for the families to keep for years.

Camera Operator at Creative Digital Masters

June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019

From live dance shows to church ceremonies, operated one of three cameras at events; edited the production live through wirecast and streamed to multiple platforms.