JAKE EWE
Charleston
Summary
Versatile and detail-oriented photographer with 4+ years of experience capturing high-impact visuals for Division I sports, branded merchandise, and community events. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, PhotoMechanic, and metadata-based workflows with a strong command of modern photography gear and post-production tools. Known for creativity, reliability, and the ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced environments. Proven track record of collaborating with teams to deliver compelling content that engages audiences and supports organizational goals — on and off the field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Photographer & Videographer
Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with clients on creative direction, product visuals, and lifestyle branding.
- Partnered with Joe Singley (Marlins Catching Coach) to create performance-driven content.
- Shot branded campaigns for lifestyle brand Sooty Venture Company, emphasizing outdoor adventure.
- Tagged and organized files using metadata standards for long-term client access.
- Remote
- Captured high-quality images for diverse projects, adhering to client specifications and creative vision.
Creative Media Team – Baseball Program
Coastal Carolina Baseball
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Photographed game day elements: signage, first pitches, on-field ceremonies, and more.
- Managed daily content creation with a focus on storytelling and brand engagement.
- Helped grow Instagram followers from 36.7K to 49.7K in 8 months with 850K+ reach.
- Implemented organized photo workflows using metadata.
- Produced promotional content featuring retail gear and team merchandise.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Coastal Carolina Photography Intern
Coastal Carolina Marketing & Communications
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Captured university events including athletics, academics, and student life.
- Managed internal photo requests and delivered polished assets for web and print.
- Work published in Coastal Carolina Magazine, distributed nationally.
- Supported image archiving and organized deliverables for university-wide access.
- Applied metadata tagging for efficient retrieval and archiving.
- Captured high-quality images for marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
- Assisted in planning and executing photoshoots, coordinating schedules and logistics effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC09.2025
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Lightroom Mobile
- Metadata input & digital archiving
- DSLR & mirrorless camera systems (Sony Alpha series)
- Event, game day & community event photography
- Strong written and verbal communication
- DaVinci Resolve (video editing)
- Organization, logistics, and client collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Social media
- Project management
Certification
- Certified Open Water Diver Training - January 2025 to Present
- Certified Advanced Diver Training - March 2025 to Present
Timeline
Creative Media Team – Baseball Program
Coastal Carolina Baseball
01.2024 - 02.2025
Coastal Carolina Photography Intern
Coastal Carolina Marketing & Communications
08.2022 - 11.2024
Freelance Photographer & Videographer
Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Coastal Carolina University
Awards
2nd Place Winner · World Sports Photography Awards (2024)
— Baseball and Funnies Categories
2026 Hatteras Calendar Photo Contest Winner (2025)