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Nick O.

Chicago Photographer | Videographer | Media Producer | Drone Pilot

I’m a Chicago Photographer, Videographer, Media Producer, and FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot with 8+ years of experience producing professional photo, video, and digital content throughout Chicago and the Chicagoland area. I help clients take projects from an initial idea through production and final delivery, whether that means a quick local shoot, a multi-camera setup, aerial coverage, or a larger production requiring a full creative team. Photography & Video Services: • FAA Part 107 Drone Photography & Videography • Event Photography & Videography • Corporate Events & Conferences • Wedding & Engagement Photography / Video • Portraits, Headshots & Lifestyle Photography • Brand & Commercial Photography • Social Media Content Creation • Short-Form & Vertical Video • Interviews & Testimonials • Podcasts & Multi-Camera Production • Product Photography & Video • Real Estate & Location Content • Video Editing & Post-Production • Photo Editing & Retouching I can work independently as a photographer, videographer, or drone pilot, or build and manage a production team around the needs and budget of a project, including additional camera operators, photographers, audio, lighting, talent, editors, designers, and other production specialists. For larger projects, I also provide Media Production & Creative Direction, including: • Concept Development • Scriptwriting & Interview Preparation • Storyboarding & Shot Lists • Location Planning • Wardrobe & On-Camera Direction • Production Management • Video Editing & Color Grading • Motion Graphics • Content & Media Strategy I’ve led teams of videographers, photographers, editors, designers, animators, and copywriters while managing productions from concept and pre-production through shooting, post-production, and final delivery. Available for one-time shoots, ongoing content production, freelance camera operation, aerial production, events, and commercial productions throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Software: Adobe Premiere Pro • After Effects • Photoshop • Lightroom • Frameio • LucidLink • Asana If you have a project in mind and need help figuring out how to produce it, what resources are needed, and how to get the strongest result within your budget, send me the details. A quick video call can help clarify the idea and fast-track it into a real production.

🇺🇸Tinley Park, United States$100/hr100% JSS4.95 (28)Since May 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.2k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#41,461 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,295 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.1k

Last 6 months: $7.1k

World#19,552 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,126 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$20k

Billed in all: $20k

World#141,593 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#23,471 / 62.1k
Per project
$387

$883 in the last 6 months

World#206,989 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#34,229 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
8

Across 9 contracts

89% fixed11% hourly
World#24,500 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,600 / 62.1k
Projects in all
51

Across 56 contracts

75% fixed25% hourly
World#59,937 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,102 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$20k+$2.1k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$16k$18k$20kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 6% in Photography

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  4. #24Wedding Photography414 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 6%
  5. #52Wedding & Event Video551 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #17Top 9%
  6. #116Short Video1,533 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #9Top 8%
  7. #305YouTube4,450 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #51Top 7%
  8. #311Photography5,410 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #123Top 6%