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Jen Saavedra

@jensaavedra

Creative director and visual storyteller specializing in photography, videography, and brand narrative through polished production.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can lead visual storytelling end-to-end—directing production, building narrative, and delivering polished video and photography that strengthens brand voice, engagement, and creative momentum.

I’m a dynamic creative professional with 15+ years of experience as a visual storyteller and director. I produce, shoot, and edit impactful video content and photography, bringing story-forward direction to diverse commercial and editorial environments. I’m especially strong in narrative development and brand storytelling that elevates visual communication.

In my current role, I produce, shoot, and edit compelling video while managing narrative development from concept to final product. I also capture supporting photography, line produce and supervise scripts to keep brand voice consistent, and manage digital stills and behind-the-scenes content to document key moments. My work consistently delivers polished, high-impact visual media using Adobe tools.

Across my marketing and creative leadership experience, I develop and execute strategic social media and video content plans to tell compelling brand stories. I produce, direct, and edit lifestyle and event video that supports brand narrative and customer engagement, and I optimize content impact through website identity and analytics. I collaborate closely with clients, talent, and staff to ensure aligned messaging.

I’ve also led content creation for brand development including video production, livestreams, and short films—directing AV production and managing equipment to support high-quality storytelling. As an adjunct professor, I taught studio and on-site photography, professional lighting, and digital editing, and helped develop curriculum for an A.S. program while curating student exhibitions. I bring that craft discipline into every project: photography, lighting, editing, graphic design, and organized digital asset management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts

St. Petersburg College

Jan 2002 - Dec 2009 (7 years 11 months)

Taught studio and on-site photography, professional lighting, and digital editing while supervising student assistants and managing photography labs. Developed curriculum, supported creation of an A.S. program, and curated student exhibitions to showcase narrative-driven visual storytelling.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pratt Institute logoPI

Pratt Institute

Master of Fine Arts, Fine Art Photography

1999 - 2001

Earned an MFA in Fine Art Photography from Pratt Institute from 1999 to 2001.

University of South Florida logoUF

University of South Florida

Bachelor's degree, Fine Arts

1993 - 1997

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at the University of South Florida from 1993 to 1997.

Pratt Institute logoPI

Pratt Institute

Master's degree, Photography

Completed a Master’s degree program at Pratt Institute in Photography.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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