Savannah College of Art and Design / Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Photography
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Shawn P Griffin Creative Services / Freelance Photographer, Designer, Copy Writer, and Social Media Consultant
Originally from St.Louis, Missouri, I am a Hong Kong based Creative, Photographer, and Social Media Marketer. After completing my MFA in Photography at SCAD in Hong Kong, I have directed career developing content for major brands including Devialet, Kate Spade, Nestle, AMEX, Prudential, and Lululemon.
My ambition is to create works both visually and written that engage, inform, and emotionally impact those who view them.
Consult with clients on creative directions for advertising pitches, social media content, and branding. Style and produce photo shoots for a range of clients and uses ranging from social media content to create fashion editorials.
Produced product photography for Laurine Watches "Pandora Box" collection.
Photographer for fashion designer Thomas Chu to support his collection's entry into the Villa Noaielle Hyéres Festival.
Sports photographer for the 2017 Out in Hong Kong Tennis Tournament.
Photographed the premiere lookbook and campaign imagery for Hong Kong fashion brand, Flow.
Create content for digital media, social media, and website usage. Plan and implement social media direction and manage social accounts. Manage visual direction of the company website and online presence. Manage and control artistic assets. Coordinate with photographers and social media influencers for new content shot on site.
Contracted basis: Concepted localized brand material. Work with the international office to create new campaigns for Asia Pacific region. Design ad assets for print, web, and installation. Assist in managing local social media. Liaise with the production team and local production companies for printing and quality control. English copywriting.
Photographed the fashion editorial "Girl is on Fire" for Joyce Group's web publication.
Photographed the fashion editorial "Deep Waters" for Joyce Group's web publication.
Manage and create visual content and copy for client's social media presence. Manage brands' social media pages with a focus on luxury and fashion brands. Concept and create visuals and materials for pitching and training. Film events and training assets. Photograph, film, illustrate, and concept visual assets for clients (web and print).
Thesis project: The Church of Fashion Religious Iconography in Fashion Marketing and its Effect on Psychology and Sales. Teachers Assistant for Modern Art History course Tutored for Vision First Refugee Services as a representative of the SCAD Photography Department
Perform maintenance tasks for photographic equipment, printers, and darkroom chemicals. Troubleshoot issues with equipment. Photograph special events for the campus.
Grading papers, planning lectures, and mediating topic-driven discussion.
Trained team members in front-end sales, cashiering, guest service, sales floor, electronics, Starbucks, Target Cafe, and Signage. Worked only during college holidays from 2012- 2014.
Tutor refugees in simple camera techniques and processing. Taught basic computer skills and minor English tutoring.
Truman State American Institute for Graphic Artists PRISM (Gay/ Straight Alliance Program) National Educators Association
Assisted with idea generation f or ad campaigns and commercials for Chinese divisions of American companies (Skittles, Absolute, Pepsi). Created mock ups for event fixtures (Maybelline Beijing Fashion Show, Uniliver Conference)
Savannah College of Art and Design / Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Photography