
Timeline
About me
Branding, Social Media & Image Library Photographer, Videographer, Corporate Headshot & Event Photographer
Education

Phase one
2013 - 2013Certified phase one digital technician photography
University of toronto
1996 - 2000Honours cinema
City college of san francisco
2005 - 2007Photography
Experience

Feature films and television
Jan 2001 - Jan 2004Motion picture cameraOrganized, 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 - nowI 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 - nowVideographer, cinematographer, director
May 2004 - now

Liz caruana weddings
Jan 2009 - Jun 2024Wedding photographerLead 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 2024Custom headshot and pr photographerCustom 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 2024Staff photographerPhotographing 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 2024PhotographerEvent, Product, and Corporate Photographer

Ge ventures
Jan 2014 - Jun 2024Corporate Event and Headshot Photography
Freelance Photographer
May 2014 - Jun 2024Photographer
Jan 2014 - Jun 2024

Chevron
Jan 2014 - Jun 2024Headshot photographerCustom headshot photography for Chevron Director

Verizon ventures
Jan 2014 - Jun 2024PhotographerCorporate Event PhotographyCustom Portraiture and Headshots.

Mighty pr
Jan 2014 - Jun 2024PhotographerCustom headshots, Group portraits, event photography and PR images.

Samsung mobile
Jan 2014 - Jun 2024PhotographerConference and Education Photographer

Check point software technologies, ltd.
Jan 2014 - Jan 2014PhotographerHeadshot Photographer

Index ventures
Feb 2014 - May 2014Freelance photographerPortrait Photography

Anki
Jun 2014 - Jun 2014Freelance photographerPR photography for release of new products.Portraits of Boris Sofman and team

Salesforce
Sept 2014 - Jun 2024Event and portrait photographer for dreamforceCustom Event and portrait photographer for Dreamforce Events around San Francisco

Charlotte russe
Jan 2015 - Jun 2024Freelance photographerAmazing 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 2024Photographer• 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 2024PhotographerCreated 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 2016PhotographerPortrait photography

Walmart global ecommerce
Feb 2016 - Jun 2024Product 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 2024PhotographerPortrait photography for executives and teams in Northern and Southern California

Workday
Dec 2017 - Jun 2024Freelance photographer
Upward women
May 2018 - Jun 2024Freelance photographer
Vista equity partners
Jul 2018 - Jun 2024Freelance photographer
Alpine investors
Aug 2018 - nowBranding 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 - nowFreelance photographer
Emergence capital
Sept 2018 - Jun 2024Headshot photographer
Orbis investments
Oct 2018 - Jun 2024Freelance photographer
Svb financial group
Feb 2019 - Jun 2024Branding and headshot photographer
Licenses & Certifications

Phase one
Phase oneDec 2013
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Elizabeth CaruanaBest 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 CaruanaThe 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 Caruana7x7 Magazine's Reader's Top Seven 7x7 Magazine 2011 Reader Voted Best Photographer of San Francisco
Languages
- frFrench
- enEnglish
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