Hi, I’m Jazz Shademan. I’m a senior retoucher and photographer with extensive experience in ecommerce, editorial, and product photography. I excel at managing large asset workflows, coordinating with global teams, and delivering consistent, brand-aligned imagery for print and digital channels. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy helping brands tell their story through striking visuals. Over the years I’ve collaborated with Disney Store, Mattel, and various publications, balancing creative vision with practical production needs. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to every project, from in-house creative teams to agency partnerships, and I’m passionate about shaping compelling visuals that resonate with audiences.

Jazz Shademan

Hi, I’m Jazz Shademan. I’m a senior retoucher and photographer with extensive experience in ecommerce, editorial, and product photography. I excel at managing large asset workflows, coordinating with global teams, and delivering consistent, brand-aligned imagery for print and digital channels. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy helping brands tell their story through striking visuals. Over the years I’ve collaborated with Disney Store, Mattel, and various publications, balancing creative vision with practical production needs. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to every project, from in-house creative teams to agency partnerships, and I’m passionate about shaping compelling visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Jazz Shademan. I’m a senior retoucher and photographer with extensive experience in ecommerce, editorial, and product photography. I excel at managing large asset workflows, coordinating with global teams, and delivering consistent, brand-aligned imagery for print and digital channels. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy helping brands tell their story through striking visuals.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with Disney Store, Mattel, and various publications, balancing creative vision with practical production needs. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to every project, from in-house creative teams to agency partnerships, and I’m passionate about shaping compelling visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Designer at Disney Store
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Review and edit large volumes of photography products; communicate and strategize with a global team; coordinate assignments with Managers and Photo Producers; liaise with publicity, marketing, and other collaborators to review edits and make changes as needed; facilitate the arrival, receipt and completion of assets; log basic data regarding edits in an internal database; move completed jobs onto the internal server of a multimillion-dollar company; collaborate with coordinators and photo managers to troubleshoot asset issues.
Senior Product Photographer at Shop The Finest
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2021
Managing all aspects of photography flow, styling, shooting, file management and retouching/editing for the website and blog.
Photo Editor at The Corsair (SMC Newspaper)
February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Manages/edits/research output of photos for print and online.
Staff Photographer / Photojournalist at Buzzbands LA
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Freelance photographer for live concerts and editorial shoots for publications; coverage of events including The Annenberg Glass Animals at The Greek Theatre, AFI at The Troubadour, and other notable performances; editing and submission for publication.
Freelance Photographer at Grimy Goods
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
The Melvins w/ Le Butcherettes at The Roxy; Warpaint at The Echo; Ariel Pink at The Regent; coverage for various events and art-department shoots.
Production Assistant at Bullet Media Production
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Props and painting set for shoots; supporting on-location shoots and production tasks.
Photographer (Interior/ Home Decor Shoot) at Windsor Smith
June 1, 2019 - Present
Interior design/home decor shoot.
Staff Photographer at Buzzbands LA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Staff Photographer / Photojournalist for freelance assignments; covered live events and concerts; edited images for publication online and in print.
Contributor / Freelance Photographer at GrimyGoods.com
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Contributed photography and editorial imagery for GrimyGoods; photographed music and pop culture events and produced usable images for online publication.
Props/Set Assistant at Bullet Media Production
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Assistant to Jimmy Marble; assisted with props and painting for set production (sporting goods shoot).
Senior Retoucher at Mattel
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Retouch and color correct image assets spanning ecommerce product photography, flat lays, editorial and campaign materials for print and digital use. Implement brand style guidelines, manage cataloging, naming, cropping, color management, masking, skin tones, and clothing details. Organize and maintain digital assets, coordinate with art directors and photo producers, and assist with asset delivery via internal servers.
Photo Editor / Staff Photographer at The Corsair (SMC Newspaper)
February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Photo Editor: manages/edits output of photos for print and online. Staff Photographer (Photojournalist) freelance for publications.

Education

AA General Science at Santa Monica College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
AA in Commercial and Film Photography at Santa Monica College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
AA General Science at Santa Monica College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
AA in Commercial and Film Photography at Santa Monica College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
AA in Commercial and Film Photography at Santa Monica College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
BFA in Photography at The Brooks Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Two Awarded Honorable Mentions
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Best Black and White - California Collegiate Media Awards
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Young Photographers Alliance (YPA) Mentorship
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
California Collegiate Media Awards - Front Page Design (Honorable Mention)
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other