I am a highly organized and detail-driven photographer with extensive experience producing clean, consistent product and lifestyle imagery for e-commerce, marketing, and web catalogs. As a freelance photographer and studio professional, I design and lead shoots, direct models, and deliver high-quality, on-brand edited images. I collaborate with on-site teams to execute shoots efficiently and professionally, balancing outdoor and studio work with a fast-paced production environment and a strong customer-service mindset.

Maria Bennett

I am a highly organized and detail-driven photographer with extensive experience producing clean, consistent product and lifestyle imagery for e-commerce, marketing, and web catalogs. As a freelance photographer and studio professional, I design and lead shoots, direct models, and deliver high-quality, on-brand edited images. I collaborate with on-site teams to execute shoots efficiently and professionally, balancing outdoor and studio work with a fast-paced production environment and a strong customer-service mindset.

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I am a highly organized and detail-driven photographer with extensive experience producing clean, consistent product and lifestyle imagery for e-commerce, marketing, and web catalogs.
As a freelance photographer and studio professional, I design and lead shoots, direct models, and deliver high-quality, on-brand edited images. I collaborate with on-site teams to execute shoots efficiently and professionally, balancing outdoor and studio work with a fast-paced production environment and a strong customer-service mindset.

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Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Capture product, jewelry, portrait, and sports photography for local businesses and private clients; manage shoots; deliver high-quality images that meet brand standards.
2nd Lead Photographer at Digital Picture Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Captured corporate events, portraits, and headshots for large organizations; collaborated with on-site teams to deliver consistent, brand-aligned imagery.
Managing Partner / Brand Director at Stolo Vineyards & Winery
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2023
Oversee vineyard operations, marketing, and creative direction; produced lifestyle photography for marketing, e-commerce, and social media; directed staff, managed schedules, and maintained strong customer relationships.
Assistant Photographer at Black Cat Studio
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Photographed art, jewelry, architecture, and headshots in studio; set up and managed studio lighting for multiple subject matters including reflective products; handled film and digital output and prepared digital files for high-quality production; collaborated with clients to ensure desired finish via shot lists.
Lead Photographer at Digital Picture Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Photograph corporate events, portraits, and head shots for large organizations. Collaborate with on-site teams to execute shoots efficiently and professionally. Ensure consistency and quality across digital images and brand deliverables.
Photographer at Digital Picture Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Photograph corporate events, portraits, and headshots for large organizations. Collaborate with on-site teams to execute shoots efficiently and professionally. Ensure consistency and quality across digital images and brand deliverables.
Second Lead Photographer at Digital Picture Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Photographed corporate events, portraits, and headshots for large organizations. Collaborated with on-site teams to execute shoots efficiently and professionally. Ensure consistency and quality across digital images and brand deliverables.
Photographer at Black Cat Studio
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Photographed art, jewelry, architecture, and headshots in studio. Set up and managed studio lighting for multiple subjects, including reflective products. Handled film and digital output and prepared digital files for high-quality reproductions. Collaborated with clients to ensure desired finished product through creation of shot list.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at Academy of Art University – San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other