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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.1k
Billed in all: $19,999$20k
$883 in the last 6 months
Across 9 contracts
Across 56 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 6% in Photography
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #11Wedding136 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 8%🇺🇸#5 of 19
- #17Wedding Video194 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 9%🇺🇸#2 of 16
- #19Events & Weddings176 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #9Top 11%🇺🇸#9 of 53
- #24Wedding Photography414 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 6%🇺🇸#3 of 88
- #52Wedding & Event Video551 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #17Top 9%🇺🇸#17 of 92
- #116Short Video1,533 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #9Top 8%🇺🇸#9 of 75
- #305YouTube4,450 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #51Top 7%🇺🇸#51 of 490
- #311Photography5,410 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #123Top 6%🇺🇸#123 of 1,875