Andrew Ficke
Applicant for an on-call Athletics Photographer for CSULB
What I bring to the Table
Experience
As a local news and freelance photographer, I have vast knowledge and over 4+ years of experience capturing a wide variety of content. This includes portraiture, covering events, weddings, and even photographing aircraft at airshows for publication. I have experience leading and working with others in my previous role as a director of videography and in my current role as a photo/video manager at Forest Home Camps. I believe my experience in these multiple fields contributes to generating meaningful content in any situation.
Quality & Efficiency
While I am always looking for ways to improve my photography skills, I already have an established workflow that focuses on delivering the best quality photos and content in a time-sensitive environment. Often times organizations like Northrop Grumman rely on steady streams of content for both marketing and internal use.
Storytelling
I am all about using realistic lighting, colors, and composition to tell stories though my content. I firmly belive aerospace and defense work is one of the most intriguing and rewarding fields of work, and I look foreword to highlighting Northrop’s important role in the industry to promote employee engagement, events, and business achievements.
Technical Skills
As a product of the CSULB College of Business, I have extensive technical knowledge stemming from my B.S. in Management Information Systems. I love leveraging my knowledge of photo/production equipment to choose gear that best fits the job at hand. I use my knowledge of information technology to secure backups of my footage, as well as accelerating my editing workflow.
Professionalism.
As a local sports and news photographer based in the Long Beach Area, I have already shot courtside at several CSULB events, including multiple NCAA Division I Volleyball Matches. I have experience leading and working with others in my previous role as a director of videography and in my current role as a photo/video manager at Forest Home Camps.
Portfolio
A quick look at my work & expereince.
Questions? Concerns?
Feel free to reach out to me (Andrew Ficke) at any time! I would love to answer any questions you have about my experience and desire to be a photographer at Northrop Grumman. Feel free to contact me using any of the methods below, or just type down in the box for a secure message! Just leave your name and contact information :)
Andrew Ficke
e: fickephotography@outlook.com
c: (562) 208-3619
i: @ficksterphotography
f: @ficksterphotography
t: @ficksterphoto