Margot Cavin

About Margot Cavin

I manage a team of visual editors to produce and direct photography at Dotdash Meredith creating content for house hold name brands such as: The Spruce, Better Homes and Gardens, Parents, Travel & Leisure, Food and Wine, AllRecipes, Byrdie, InStyle, People, and more.My team is responsible for delivering high-quality photography across all of the publisher\'s brands. I oversee project schedules, budgets, and productivity for multiple concurrent initiatives. Additionally, I drive continuous improvement by implementing innovative efficiencies to streamline production processes.I have 10 + years working in New York City as a still life photographer, specializing in soft goods, fashion accessories, cosmetics, beverage, and product photography. Notable Clients included: Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Turnbull & Asser, Calvin Klein, Brooklyn Magazine, Glenlivet, Barrelhound, CKSK, Edie Parker, Maybelline, Esteé Lauder, Bespoken, Belstaff, J.Press, Chaps, Tommy Hilfiger, Gilt Group, Henri Bendel, Camuto Group, Greg Norman, J.Jill, Hanes, and Victoria\'s Secret.

Experience

1. Photo Production Manager

   Dotdash Meredith

   Jan 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   I manage a team of visual editors who oversee multiple brands at Dotdash Meredith including but not limited to: Better Homes and Gardens, Food & Wine, The Spruce, The Spruce Eats, AllRecipes, Byrdie, and Liquor.com. We are a hands on team that produces content both remotely and locally depending on the needs of the project.

Education

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Still Life
• Fine Art Photography
• Capture One
• Photoshop
• Studio Lighting
• Image Editing
• Photography
• Still Life Photography: Soft Goods, Product, Accessories, Jewelry, Cosmetics
• Image Manipulation
• Digital Photography
• Commercial Photography
• Creative Direction
• Mac
• Studio Photography