I am a creative cinematographer and photographer with more than eight years of experience creating cinematic visuals for commercial, independent, documentary, wedding, portrait, branding, and live-event projects. I enjoy translating ideas and storyboards into compelling images through thoughtful camera operation, shot composition, lighting design, and visual storytelling.…

David Taylor

I am a creative cinematographer and photographer with more than eight years of experience creating cinematic visuals for commercial, independent, documentary, wedding, portrait, branding, and live-event projects. I enjoy translating ideas and storyboards into compelling images through thoughtful camera operation, shot composition, lighting design, and visual storytelling.…

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I am a creative cinematographer and photographer with more than eight years of experience creating cinematic visuals for commercial, independent, documentary, wedding, portrait, branding, and live-event projects. I enjoy translating ideas and storyboards into compelling images through thoughtful camera operation, shot composition, lighting design, and visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Front Store Lead at Best Buy
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Provided full-time customer service and supported front-end store operations. Ensured a smooth customer experience through responsive support and coordinated task handling while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced retail environment.
HR Personnel at Patriot Enterprises LLC
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Supported onboarding and administrative processes for personnel. Helped manage soldier onboarding and related filing tasks while maintaining organization and accuracy.
Loss Prevention Specialist at Spirit Halloween Super Store
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Maintained a clean and organized workspace, managed multiple tasks at once without sacrificing product quality or service timing, and inspected merchandise for theft-prevention policy compliance. Developed and implemented loss-prevention procedures to reduce inventory shrinkage and responded quickly to emergencies such as robberies or assaults, providing support until police arrived.
Photographer at Contract
February 1, 2017 - Present
Photograph weddings, portraits, commercial branding projects, and live events using professional Sony camera systems. Plan and direct client photo sessions, produce and edit image galleries, meet delivery deadlines, and build repeat business through strong customer service and creative collaboration.
Cinematographer at Contract
January 1, 2017 - Present
Operate advanced Sony camera systems for commercial, documentary, and independent film productions. Serve as Director of Photography, design cinematic lighting setups, collaborate with directors to translate storyboards into visual sequences, manage camera movement with tripods, sliders, and handheld techniques, and edit and color grade projects using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Physical Security Officer at U.S. Army
March 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024
Monitored and patrolled premises to identify security risks and suspicious activity. Trained new recruits on proper patrol protocols, developed response strategies for breaches and emergencies, and implemented risk-mitigation strategies for natural disasters and external threats. Conducted investigations, documented findings thoroughly, and performed periodic inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure compliance with established security standards.
Combat Engineer (12B) at U.S. Army
March 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024
Operated and maintained combat vehicles including tanks, Humvees, and armored personnel carriers. Performed maintenance on weapons systems (machine guns, grenade launchers, mortars, rockets, missiles, and small arms) and applied electrical wiring knowledge to construct field lighting and remote detonation systems. Built defensive positions and fortifications, conducted demolition tasks using explosives, and executed work with explosives and route/path detection considerations.

Education

Bachelor's in Digital Cinematography at Full Sail University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Digital Cinematography (candidate) at Full Sail University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Associate of Science in Digital Cinematography at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Associate of Science in Digital Cinematography at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025

Qualifications

License Instructor / License Examiner, Small Arms Proficiency, Ammo Handler, HAZMAT
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2026
License Instructor / License Examiner, Small Arms Proficiency, Ammo Handler, HazMat
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality