Elizabeth Caruana

Elizabeth caruana

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location of Elizabeth CaruanaGreater Toronto Area, Canada
Followers of Elizabeth Caruana3000 followers
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Branding, Social Media & Image Library Photographer, Videographer, Corporate Headshot & Event Photographer

  • Education

    • Phase one

      2013 - 2013
      Certified phase one digital technician photography
    • University of toronto

      1996 - 2000
      Honours cinema
    • City college of san francisco

      2005 - 2007
      Photography
  • Experience

    • Feature films and television

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Motion picture camera

      Organized, tested and prepared all motion picture camera equipment for on set useInterfaced with 1st Camera Assistants and Director of PhotographyWorked on multiple feature films, television programs, music videos, and commercials

    • Liz caruana photography

      May 2004 - now

      I help large companies and entrepreneurs increase influence to their businesses.National and International.• Established new clients, talent and vendors, while maintaining existing relationships in the rapidly changing fashion and retail industry to ensure positive results, and deliver finals within or before promised delivery date• Hired Full Teams both talent and vendors and managed rates and contracts and billing• Conducted extensive pre-production to minimize issues and costs: created call sheets, shot lists, managed studio set ups from load in to load out, scouted locations, shot breakdown planning and timeline estimations, held client prep meetings and managed expectations• Expertly lit each person, item or set and created exceptional in camera images for onsite selection for post-production• Built and maintained full camera, lens, lighting, and grip package for in studio and location Show less

      • Corporate Photographer

        Jan 2007 - now
      • Videographer, cinematographer, director

        May 2004 - now
    • Liz caruana weddings

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2024
      Wedding photographer

      Lead Wedding Photographer at Liz Caruana Weddings.Creating images that are natural and compelling that capture all the memories of the day perfectly.http://lizcaruanaweddings.com/

    • Dolby laboratories

      May 2009 - Jun 2024
      Custom headshot and pr photographer

      Custom Headshot and PR Photographer at Dolby Laboratories for Dolby Digital Cinema• Produced a multi team photoshoot for print, web and billboard publication of new Dolby 3D glasses on table top and lit a full theatre of models replicating a movie experience

    • Soma magazine

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2024
      Staff photographer

      Photographing celebrities and "must know" San Franciscans for Feature Stories.Clients such as Alexa Tsotsis of Tech Crunch and Matt Mullenweg of Wordpress.• Crafted editorial portraits of icons in technology, arts, and sciences. Cast models, researched stories and high-profile Bay Area icons

    • Sparkpr

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2024
      Photographer

      Event, Product, and Corporate Photographer

    • Ge ventures

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2024

      Corporate Event and Headshot Photography

      • Freelance Photographer

        May 2014 - Jun 2024
      • Photographer

        Jan 2014 - Jun 2024
    • Chevron

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2024
      Headshot photographer

      Custom headshot photography for Chevron Director

    • Verizon ventures

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2024
      Photographer

      Corporate Event PhotographyCustom Portraiture and Headshots.

    • Mighty pr

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2024
      Photographer

      Custom headshots, Group portraits, event photography and PR images.

    • Samsung mobile

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2024
      Photographer

      Conference and Education Photographer

    • Check point software technologies, ltd.

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Photographer

      Headshot Photographer

    • Index ventures

      Feb 2014 - May 2014
      Freelance photographer

      Portrait Photography

    • Anki

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
      Freelance photographer

      PR photography for release of new products.Portraits of Boris Sofman and team

    • Salesforce

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2024
      Event and portrait photographer for dreamforce

      Custom Event and portrait photographer for Dreamforce Events around San Francisco

    • Charlotte russe

      Jan 2015 - Jun 2024
      Freelance photographer

      Amazing company that is positive and upbeat.A pleasure to work with such a great team.Create images for online product and on figure.• Created high quality images for 60 or more items of jewelry, shoes, handbags, belts, eyewear, lingerie, and accessories by end of day following brand guidelines for next day post pro • Lit each item uniquely and created new lighting set ups to ensure maximum product impact, using Profoto, Capture One, Photoshop and Canon cameras

    • Pottery barn kids

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2024
      Photographer

      • Mock Store photography of rooms, and products for exact replication in stores worldwide to ensure brand and message were synchronized • Lit each room and product while managed mixed lighting, Profoto lights, gels, to create images that look natural and clean• Turned around final images same day or next day for C Level review of photography and store brand

    • Decisely

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2024
      Photographer

      Created custom portraits of executives with a non corporate feel. Created group portraits on location and stock imagery for a total website and company rebrand.

    • Obvious ventures

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Photographer

      Portrait photography

    • Walmart global ecommerce

      Feb 2016 - Jun 2024
      Product and on figure photographer

      • Worked in the fast-paced e-commerce environment where high volume and high quality of image counts were expected daily following the Walmart Brand guidelines• Coordinated with Art Directors to lead, correct, and motivate a full team of wardrobe stylists, assistants, and models to create images efficiently, and flawlessly that require minimal post-production• Managed all aspects of the photo set from lighting and grip equipment, set up and strike, camera and lens maintenance, and computer software and backup systems and drives. Used on a daily basis Profoto, Canon, Hasselblad, Capture One, Photoshop, and Bridge• Worked directly with Producers and Merchandising coordinators to ensure items were correctly scanned into the system, recorded and SKU-ed for locating items in cataloging system • Product photography required 3-7 images per item type up to 40 items photographed each day. On-Figure Clothing photography required 5 images per item with 50 items photographed each day. Items were meticulously photographed to avoid re-shoots Show less

    • Blue shield of california

      Jul 2017 - Jun 2024
      Photographer

      Portrait photography for executives and teams in Northern and Southern California

    • Workday

      Dec 2017 - Jun 2024
      Freelance photographer
    • Upward women

      May 2018 - Jun 2024
      Freelance photographer
    • Vista equity partners

      Jul 2018 - Jun 2024
      Freelance photographer
    • Alpine investors

      Aug 2018 - now
      Branding photographer

      • Coordinated and developed a brand identity with the VP of Marketing to recraft the company website creating custom images for 40 plus people.• Produced, Hired and directed a full team of wardrobe, digital tech, and assistants to light 3 sets concurrently so multiple shoots could be accomplished in one day• Delivered exceptional results with final images resembling editorial magazine spreads

    • Freshbooks

      Sept 2018 - now
      Freelance photographer
    • Emergence capital

      Sept 2018 - Jun 2024
      Headshot photographer
    • Orbis investments

      Oct 2018 - Jun 2024
      Freelance photographer
    • Svb financial group

      Feb 2019 - Jun 2024
      Branding and headshot photographer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Phase one

      Phase one
      Dec 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elizabeth Caruana
      Best Event Photographer San Francisco Peerspace Jul 2019 https://g.page/LizCaruanaPhotography/review?gmLiz Caruana is a thoughtful, strategic, devastatingly talented San Francisco event photographer. She boasts a reputation for creating an excellent customer experience and producing one-of-a-kind work. She has over 17 years of experience as a professional photographer. In addition, her client list includes Walmart, Pottery Barn, Charlotte Russe, GE Ventures, Salesforce, and many more. She also has a wide range of publications, awards, and even… Show more https://g.page/LizCaruanaPhotography/review?gmLiz Caruana is a thoughtful, strategic, devastatingly talented San Francisco event photographer. She boasts a reputation for creating an excellent customer experience and producing one-of-a-kind work. She has over 17 years of experience as a professional photographer. In addition, her client list includes Walmart, Pottery Barn, Charlotte Russe, GE Ventures, Salesforce, and many more. She also has a wide range of publications, awards, and even her own book documenting independent tastemakers and clothing lines in the Bay Area. We doubt you can find a more well-rounded photographer. Show less
    • Awarded to Elizabeth Caruana
      The 10 Best Event Photographers in San Francisco peerspace Jul 2019 Liz Caruana is a thoughtful, strategic, devastatingly talented San Francisco event photographer. She boasts a reputation for creating an excellent customer experience and producing one-of-a-kind work. She has over 17 years of experience as a professional photographer. In addition, her client list includes Walmart, Pottery Barn, Charlotte Russe, GE Ventures, Salesforce, and many more. She also has a wide range of publications, awards, and even her own book documenting independent tastemakers and… Show more Liz Caruana is a thoughtful, strategic, devastatingly talented San Francisco event photographer. She boasts a reputation for creating an excellent customer experience and producing one-of-a-kind work. She has over 17 years of experience as a professional photographer. In addition, her client list includes Walmart, Pottery Barn, Charlotte Russe, GE Ventures, Salesforce, and many more. She also has a wide range of publications, awards, and even her own book documenting independent tastemakers and clothing lines in the Bay Area. We doubt you can find a more well-rounded photographer.https://www.peerspace.com/resources/event-photographers-san-francisco/ Show less
    • Awarded to Elizabeth Caruana
      7x7 Magazine's Reader's Top Seven 7x7 Magazine 2011 Reader Voted Best Photographer of San Francisco