Jacob Smith

Visual Brand Architect: Spearheaded the development of the network's visual identity, designing the signature lighting and camera aesthetics for Crime Junkie and The Deck.

Production Leadership: Served as the lead DP for all high-priority video content, managing multi-camera setups and technical crews to ensure premium production value.

Strategic Execution: Translated podcast narratives into compelling visual formats, significantly elevating the brand's digital footprint and viewer retention.

Director of Photography at AudioChuck (2022-01 – 2025-01)

• Visual Brand Architect: Spearheaded the development of the network's visual identity, designing the signature lighting and camera aesthetics for Crime Junkie and The Deck.
• Production Leadership: Served as the lead DP for all high-priority video content, managing multi-camera setups and technical crews to ensure premium production value.
• Strategic Execution: Translated podcast narratives into compelling visual formats, significantly elevating the brand's digital footprint and viewer retention.

Lead Photographer & Videographer at Jacob Smith Studios, LLC (2011-01 – Present)

• Commercial Portraiture: Execute professional headshots and character studies for actors, musicians, and corporate executives using high-resolution Sony systems.
• Full-Scale Video Production: Direct and produce commercial video content, overseeing projects from initial mood boarding through final color grading.
• Aerial Imaging: Integrated drone-based visuals into commercial workflows to provide unique perspectives for entertainment and promotional projects.

Grip / BTS Photographer at Freelance Production

• Commercial Grip Support: Collaborated on various commercial sets to manage lighting modifiers, safely rig equipment, and support the Director of Photography in achieving specific lighting moods.
• Unit & BTS Photography: Captured essential behind-the-scenes stills and video for commercial clients, documenting the production process for marketing and social media campaigns.