Francis Frankie Spontelli

About Francis Frankie Spontelli

Using my creative skills, marketing experience, and commercial photography skills to help market, drive sales, and build and grow new and established companies, provide high quality assets to destination marketing organizations and tourism boards. My photography work crosses into many avenues and we often help outdoor brands, tourism organizations, destination organizations, and local businesses as well as growing consumer goods brands.

Experience

1. Commercial Photographer

   Frankieboy Photography

   Sep 2010 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   I run a commercial photography and videography studio specializing in outdoor, adventure, lifestyle, and product storytelling. With over a decade of experience, I help established and emerging brands create high-quality visual assets used across social, print, and campaign-level marketing. My work spans the full creative and production process: from concept development to final delivery. I lead shoot planning and execution, including location scouting, securing permits and talent, contract coordination, shot lists, mood boards, and creative decks. I manage projects end-to-end to ensure every assignment moves efficiently from idea to finished imagery.I photograph high-impact product and lifestyle content designed to feel authentic, intentional, and visually compelling. I also oversee asset organization and delivery, ensuring clean file structures, metadata, and client-ready libraries. Technically, I work with industry-standard tools including Sony camera systems, studio and natural lighting setups, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro X, CapCut.Selected Clients & Publications:Lonely Planet, REI, Clif Bar, DestinationiQ, Visit Colorado, Visit Alamosa, Destination Granby, Go Grand Lake, Visit Big Sky, Visit Laramie, Discover Kalispell, DUER, Dave & Matt Vans, Eagle Creek, Tripped Travel Gear, The Journals of Lost Time.Published by National Geographic, Outside Magazine and commissioned by REI for in-store murals and banners. About: Frankie is a freelance adventure-travel-lifestyle photographer with 10+ years of professional experience, known for producing story-driven visuals that blend thoughtful production with a deep respect for place, people, and product. Our work is built to live far beyond a single campaign designed for long-term use across all marketing initiatives. By combining strategic planning with authentic, lifestyle-driven storytelling, we create imagery that not only attracts attention, but drives real engagement and visitation.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

  2010 — 2011

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Public Relations
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing
• Employee Training
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Marketing Strategy
• Editing
• Event Management
• Photoshop
• Photography
• Social Media
• Facebook
• Employee Management
• Blogging
• Advertising
• Compliance Management
• Lightroom