
Tariq Ayaz
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Versatile visual storyteller with 14+ years in photography and video production and 5 years in advertising before that. Founder of two established creative brands, Filmorae (weddings) and Wemediacrew (corporate), with hands-on skills across client sales, project management, shooting, editing and brand design.
Former Sony Brand
Ambassador. Looking to join a Canadian team full-time, part-time or on contract, where strong content, client trust and a sales-minded approach help the company win customers and grow its brand.
Experience
Founder and Creative Director - Wemediacrew
(2023)
- Co-founded and lead a corporate photo and video production company serving business clients
- Plan, shoot and deliver brand videos, corporate events, team and executive portraits, and social media content from concept to final edit
- Manage client relationships, quotes, schedules and a team of creatives and partners to deliver projects on time
- Edit in Final Cut Pro 11 and retouch in Lightroom and Photoshop to a consistent, on-brand standard
Founder and Lead Photographer / Cinematographer - Filmorae
(2012)
- Started in 2012 as Tariq AK Photography, then rebuilt as Filmorae, a wedding photography and cinematic film brand, winning clients through referrals, reputation and personal service
- Direct every stage of the client journey: consultation, sales, shoot-day coverage, editing, delivery and follow-up
- Capture photo and video simultaneously in fast, high-pressure live events, with low-light and multi-camera expertise
- Built a repeatable workflow with partners that keeps quality high across many events per season
Brand Ambassador - Sony
(2020 - 2022)
- Selected by Sony to represent the brand as a professional creator on the Alpha mirrorless system
- Demonstrated products through real client work and content, building credibility with the photo and video community
Creative / Design - Advertising Agency
- Designed ads and campaigns, applying typography, layout and messaging that grab attention and drive response
- Brought this advertising mindset into all later photo and video work so content sells, not just looks good
Education
Diploma - Marketing & Media