Nick tolentino resume & credentials

Detail-oriented photography and digital imaging professional with 20+ years of experience delivering high-quality photographic and visual content for commercial, retail, and branded environments. Proven expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, digital asset management, colour correction, large-format printing, and photography equipment operation. Experienced working independently and collaboratively on time-sensitive projects with a strong emphasis on precision, professionalism, and file integrity. 

Work Experience


Creative Lead & Lead Photographer | Piranha Studios | Milton, ON

  • Planned, coordinated, and executed photography for a wide range of clients across commercial, real estate, retail, and branded environments, independently managing all aspects of capture, editing, and delivery.
  • Performed colour correction, exposure adjustments, and post-production retouching using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to produce client-ready, print-quality imagery.
  • Produced large-format print materials and digital assets for display, promotional, and public-facing purposes, ensuring output met precise colour management and quality standards.
  • Managed and maintained organized digital archives of photographic files, ensuring consistent naming conventions, backup procedures, and retrieval protocols.
  • Troubleshot photographic and equipment issues in the field, diagnosing exposure, focus, and technical errors to ensure consistent, professional results across varied shooting conditions.
  • Coordinated and delivered photography projects for events, group sessions, and branded campaigns, working both independently and in collaboration with other creative professionals.
  • Maintained ongoing client relationships through clear communication, accurate service request documentation, and timely delivery of photographic products.

Graphic Designer & Product Photography Supervisor | Minus Forty

  • Supervised and managed product photography assets and production workflows, ensuring all imagery met brand accuracy, professional presentation, and quality standards.
  • Maintained and catalogued digital files and backup archives, implementing data management best practices to preserve file integrity and operational efficiency.
  • Produced marketing and print materials for display, promotional, and presentation purposes using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to fulfill photography and imaging requests on time and to specification.

Education


Bachelor of Fine Arts — Graphic & Web Design | York University


Certificate of Applied Photography | Mohawk College

Additional Qualifications


  • 20+ years of professional photography experience across diverse environments, including events, products, and large-format output.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle and professionally process sensitive, graphic, or disturbing imagery with discretion and composure.
  • Strong photographic theory knowledge including troubleshooting of exposure, focus, blur, and colour management issues.

Photography Equipment

  • Sony Mirrorless Camera
  • Godox Flash
  • various tripods
  • various light modifiers
  • Lenses - 11mm, 28mm, 50mm, 100mm


Video Equipment

  • Sony Mirrorless Camera
  • Godox Flash
  • various tripods
  • various light modifiers
  • Lenses - 11mm, 28mm, 50mm, 100mm
  • DJI Mavic Air
  • DJI GoPro Max 360
  • DJI Camera Gimbal
  • Sony Cage
  • Various Lav Mics


Software Programs

  • Work on both Mac and PC environments
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro)
  • Affinity Designer
  • Capcut
  • Davinci Resolve | Premiere | Final Cut Pro
  • Audio Programs (Ableton, Maschine, Logic Pro)
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point