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I am Chris Bebout, a San Diego-based photographer specializing in studio, product, and lifestyle imagery. I excel with strobe and natural lighting, collaborate with stylists and clients, and manage studio operations to deliver high-quality content. I have led teams, built efficient workflows, and directed on-set shoots for commercial campaigns, including Jergens, Beekman 1802, and Cinema Secrets. I am passionate about mentoring, training, and partnering with creative teams to realize compelling visuals.…I am Chris Bebout, a San Diego-based photographer specializing in studio, product, and lifestyle imagery. I excel with strobe and natural lighting, collaborate with stylists and clients, and manage studio operations to deliver high-quality content. I have led teams, built efficient workflows, and directed on-set shoots for commercial campaigns, including Jergens, Beekman 1802, and Cinema Secrets. I am passionate about mentoring, training, and partnering with creative teams to realize compelling visuals.

Chris Bebout

Photographer, Studio Manager, Creative Director, +2

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I am Chris Bebout, a San Diego-based photographer specializing in studio, product, and lifestyle imagery. I excel with strobe and natural lighting, collaborate with stylists and clients, and manage studio operations to deliver high-quality content. I have led teams, built efficient workflows, and directed on-set shoots for commercial campaigns, including Jergens, Beekman 1802, and Cinema Secrets. I am passionate about mentoring, training, and partnering with creative teams to realize compelling visuals.…I am Chris Bebout, a San Diego-based photographer specializing in studio, product, and lifestyle imagery. I excel with strobe and natural lighting, collaborate with stylists and clients, and manage studio operations to deliver high-quality content. I have led teams, built efficient workflows, and directed on-set shoots for commercial campaigns, including Jergens, Beekman 1802, and Cinema Secrets. I am passionate about mentoring, training, and partnering with creative teams to realize compelling visuals.

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I am Chris Bebout, a San Diego-based photographer specializing in studio, product, and lifestyle imagery. I excel with strobe and natural lighting, collaborate with stylists and clients, and manage studio operations to deliver high-quality content.

I have led teams, built efficient workflows, and directed on-set shoots for commercial campaigns, including Jergens, Beekman 1802, and Cinema Secrets. I am passionate about mentoring, training, and partnering with creative teams to realize compelling visuals.

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Work Experience

Senior Photographer at Front Row

June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025

Created the foundation for studio procedures, built workflow/shooting styles. Direct and shoot on-set photography production with teams on multiple projects. Communicated effectively with production and post-production teams on multiple projects simultaneously. Directed and photographed Jergens' new product launch for Sun Drops. Developed concept and photographed Jergens 2025 lotion rebranding campaign. Photographed Cinema Secrets rebranded products for their 2025 new product launch. Created vision boards for monthly retainer shoots for various clients. Built and staged lighting in full room sets for on-modeling production shoots. Worked on set with Amika team for 2025 campaign as photo and set design. Assisted photographers on Kosas 2024 and 2025 campaign launch projects.

Head of Photography at Beekman 1802

January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2021

Created the foundation for studio procedures, built workflow/shooting styles. Trained and managed a photography team of three. Provided creative insight, overseeing photography development in digital and creative departments. Produced photo/video/GIF content for email, social media, website branding, and promotional print ads. Photography showcased on QVC, HSN, and TSC shopping networks. Created a new photography standard for the company's rebranding. Designed photography sets and established lighting standards. Developed e-commerce product photography styles. Photographed artisan food and products for marketing online. ULTA launch - Photographed product and provided art direction for videography. Created seasonal content of mansion and farm for brand marketing material. Photographed brick and mortar store quarterly to capture visual merchandising thematic rollouts. Produced short-length video ads of founders for Facebook and Instagram.

Intern at Sprouts Farmers Market HQ

March 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011

Photographed products to be used for advertising through print and web outlets.

Freelance Photographer

May 1, 2010 - Present

Significant commercial studio experience with proven ability to shoot interiors, fashion, and still life for professional client-ready standards. Collaborated on projects for tourism and hospitality sectors, created photography and video content for client businesses, and served as Studio Manager handling editing and gear setup.