Senior Lead Studio Photographer — Tuckernuck. I operated inside a fast-growing, multi-channel retail brand where photography is not decoration—it is infrastructure. The work spanned studio product and catalog systems, on-location editorials, and assets built for e-commerce, marketing, and advertising.
Role & Responsibility
As Senior Lead Studio Photographer at Tuckernuck, my role extended beyond image capture. I worked within a production system designed to support speed, consistency, and brand integrity across thousands of assets—supporting daily product needs, seasonal launches, and long-term cohesion at scale.
Systems Thinking
Brand photography only works when it functions as a system. At Tuckernuck, imagery had to remain visually consistent across seasons while evolving with the brand. That required discipline in lighting, framing, composition, and workflow—so assets could live together cohesively across thousands of SKUs and multiple customer touchpoints.
Core Product Imagery
Clean, consistent product photography forms the foundation of a retail brand. At Tuckernuck, product imagery was built for clarity, accuracy, and cohesion—so the brand remained recognizable across categories and seasons, while meeting the demands of daily site updates.
On-Model & Styled Imagery
Beyond core product needs, on-model and styled imagery communicated lifestyle and brand voice. We worked with professional models and a full studio crew to produce industry-leading imagery within defined standards—so every asset felt unmistakably “Tuckernuck” across product pages, email, and marketing channels.
Seasonal & Campaign Work
Seasonal transitions demanded flexibility without sacrificing cohesion. Campaign-driven imagery required adapting to evolving creative direction while staying aligned with the broader brand system—reinforcing recognition while allowing the brand to grow.
Operational Execution at Scale
Working inside a retail production environment means operating under constraints: high volume, fast turnarounds, and multiple stakeholders. Every image needed to be accurate, on brand, delivered on time, and immediately usable across teams—standard operating conditions, not exceptions.
Results & Brand Impact
While brand work is not always measured publicly, the impact is clear in function: dependable assets enabled marketing and merchandising teams, supported consistent seasonal launches, and maintained cohesion during growth—contributing to a long-term archive of evergreen imagery supporting ongoing use.
How This Serves My Clients Today
My time as Senior Lead Studio Photographer at Tuckernuck informs how I partner with brands now. I understand internal pressures—tight timelines, multiple stakeholders, evolving standards— and I design photography systems that support them beyond the shoot day.