Dominick Aznavour

About Dominick Aznavour

I\'m Dominick Aznavour, a Los Angeles-based Art Director and Photographer with 15 years of experience in crafting cinematic visuals and compelling narratives. My journey spans from early fine art studies to directing, cinematography, and photography, with a deep understanding of both in-front and behind-the-camera perspectives.At Scorpion, I pioneered and led the photography department, delivering high-quality visual content for hundreds of clients nationwide. My work has been recognized in Lürzer’s Archive’s “200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide.”Passionate about innovation, I integrate AI tools into my creative process, enhancing both photography and video projects.

Experience

1. Head of Photography Art Director

   Scorpion

   Jul 2019 — Present

   Lead the photography department, overseeing all aspects of production from concept development to final delivery.• Collaborate with clients, creative teams, and photographers to define visual strategies and project objectives.• Direct and provide creative guidance to photographers, models, stylists, and other talent to ensure the creative vision is executed at the highest level.• Edit, composite, and color-correct all final assets, maintaining consistent brand identity and quality standards.• Manage photography budgets, negotiate rates, and track expenses for large-scale campaigns.• Coordinate locations, equipment, permits, and schedules for multiple photoshoots simultaneously.• Develop and implement SOPs for photography workflows to increase efficiency and quality control.• Integrate AI tools into photography and video production, creating innovative visual content for clients.• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to align photography with brand strategy and campaigns.• Maintain relationships with external vendors, agencies, and industry partners.

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelors, TV & Film Production

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Photography
• Photoshop
• Final Cut Pro
• Film
• Video
• Video Editing
• Cinematography
• Producing
• Directing
• Camera Operating
• Acting
• Film Production
• Editing
• Social Media
• Post Production
• SEO
• Script Coverage
• Television
• Video Production
• Feature Films
• Mac
• Avid
• Dvd Studio Pro
• Final Draft
• Screenwriting
• Avid Media Composer
• Entertainment
• Camera Operation
• Web Design
• Videography
• Creative Writing
• Social Networking
• Adobe Photoshop