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I'm Eric Rejman, an award-winning photographer and cinematographer with over 20 years of experience creating emotionally resonant, story-driven visuals. My background in cultural anthropology informs a human-centered approach to commercial, documentary, and branded storytelling. My work has earned international recognition, including Best Environmental Documentary at the Canada International Film Festival for Tides of Change, and I’ve served as an Artist-in-Residence at Chicago’s Cliff Dwellers Club. Based in the Chicago area, I collaborate with brands, nonprofits, and institutions to tell compelling, human-centered stories.…I'm Eric Rejman, an award-winning photographer and cinematographer with over 20 years of experience creating emotionally resonant, story-driven visuals. My background in cultural anthropology informs a human-centered approach to commercial, documentary, and branded storytelling. My work has earned international recognition, including Best Environmental Documentary at the Canada International Film Festival for Tides of Change, and I’ve served as an Artist-in-Residence at Chicago’s Cliff Dwellers Club. Based in the Chicago area, I collaborate with brands, nonprofits, and institutions to tell compelling, human-centered stories.

Eric Rejman

Photographer, Cinematographer, Videographer, +2

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I'm Eric Rejman, an award-winning photographer and cinematographer with over 20 years of experience creating emotionally resonant, story-driven visuals. My background in cultural anthropology informs a human-centered approach to commercial, documentary, and branded storytelling. My work has earned international recognition, including Best Environmental Documentary at the Canada International Film Festival for Tides of Change, and I’ve served as an Artist-in-Residence at Chicago’s Cliff Dwellers Club. Based in the Chicago area, I collaborate with brands, nonprofits, and institutions to tell compelling, human-centered stories.…I'm Eric Rejman, an award-winning photographer and cinematographer with over 20 years of experience creating emotionally resonant, story-driven visuals. My background in cultural anthropology informs a human-centered approach to commercial, documentary, and branded storytelling. My work has earned international recognition, including Best Environmental Documentary at the Canada International Film Festival for Tides of Change, and I’ve served as an Artist-in-Residence at Chicago’s Cliff Dwellers Club. Based in the Chicago area, I collaborate with brands, nonprofits, and institutions to tell compelling, human-centered stories.

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I’m Eric Rejman, an award-winning photographer and cinematographer with over 20 years of experience creating emotionally resonant, story-driven visuals. My background in cultural anthropology informs a human-centered approach to commercial, documentary, and branded storytelling.

My work has earned international recognition, including Best Environmental Documentary at the Canada International Film Festival for Tides of Change, and I’ve served as an Artist-in-Residence at Chicago’s Cliff Dwellers Club. Based in the Chicago area, I collaborate with brands, nonprofits, and institutions to tell compelling, human-centered stories.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Final Cut Pro X

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Final Cut Pro X

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Language

German

Intermediate

Slovak

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Photographer at Schawk Studio

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provides e-commerce photography and videography for Nike, Target, Dickies, Dick’s Sporting Goods, J.M. Smucker, Contigo, etc. Leads set building and client lighting diagrams; troubleshoots production issues; leads creative direction on set; photographs off-figure and on-figure with models of all ages; produces imagery for digital and print; manages metadata; meets deadlines; operates camera, video and lighting equipment with significant monthly rental costs.

Videographer/Editor at Ulta

January 1, 2025 - Present

Capture high-quality product-focused video content on location; collaborate with producers, stylists, and brand partners; operate cinema and mirrorless cameras; direct talent; on-site editing of short-form content; color-correct to align with brand; deliver platform-ready assets; manage file workflows; adapt to feedback within tight timelines.

Photographer / Videographer / Sound Engineer at Grow Your Own Teacher

January 1, 2022 - Present

Tells stories of men of color to empower enrollment in the nonprofit’s education program; creates photos, videos and interview sound; manages time switching between photography and videography; builds rapport with subjects; uses tethering for client reviews; leads creative direction; delivers assets promptly.

Assistant at Various Corporate Studios

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Works in e-commerce photo and video studios; manages large volume catalogs of images and heavy equipment; flexible in adapting to multiple projects; develops rapport with dynamic teams.

Photographer at Varsity Views

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Provided football, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track and field, volleyball and basketball photography; captured the spirit of the sport on and off the field; same-day delivery of images with precise time management.

Camera Operator at Leap Weddings / BMP Film Co

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Told unique stories of people and culture through interviews, A-roll and B-roll footage; directed and engineered video, sound and lighting; managed and directed teams of videographers to ensure brand consistency.

Director of Photography at National Park Service

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Fulfilling the mission of the NPS to preserve and protect for future generations by producing a series of short films documenting climate change; collaborated with scientists to tell the story of their research; developed rapport to help scientists feel comfortable on camera; directed photography, lighting and engineered sound for interviews; co-produced eighteen short films for the North Coast and Cascades Science Learning Network and a series along the Santa Fe Trail linking cultural and natural resources.

Photographer at STS9

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014

Told visual stories of a Top 25 nationally touring band; delivered high quality images for digital and print; captured images used for album covers and limited edition prints; managed quick turnaround deadlines.

Photographer at The Flame

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Weekly photographic contributor of general news coverage at the University of Illinois at Chicago; quickly adapted to environments to tell a visual story; managed deadlines.

Photographer at The Courier

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Weekly photographic contributor of general news coverage at the College of DuPage; quickly adapted to environments to tell a visual story; managed deadlines.