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Melissa Nickerson is a seasoned photographer and video editor with 16 years of experience in commercial photography, lifestyle photography, and video production. She has worked with various clients including REEBOK, VERO INSURANCE, and NZ HERALD. Melissa has a strong background in leadership, having managed workflows and teams in her previous roles.

Experience

    • Freelance Commercial Photographer & DOP
      • Mar 2008 - Present
      • Auckland

      10 years experience in photography and image artworking. Specialising in Lifestyle Photography.REEBOK - VERO INSURANCE - RED SEAL - Manuka Health - Dairy NZ - FONTERRA - RUAHINE PORTS - AIR NZ - BNZ - LES MILLS - LANDCARE MANAGEMENT - MANUKA HEALTH - NZ HERALD - FLETCHER LIVING - YUDU - ADIDAS - HEWLETT PACKARD

  • The Web Guys NZ
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Lead Content Creator
      • May 2022 - Present
      • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Hamlet Photography
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Studio Manager & Photographer
      • Apr 2014 - Oct 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Work managing workflow of photography, editing, artworking, printing, and client delivery and communication.

    • Video Editor
      • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

      Editing first 5 episodes for global Travel show 'Sensational Destinations'. Editing episodes for T.V. on Cuba, Costa Rica, Mexico City, and Cancun.

    • Director of Photography
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

      DOP for Travel show 'Sensational Destinations'. Filmed as sol camera operator of Sony 4k AX-1. Production took us to Hawaii, Cuba, Costa Rica, Mexico City, Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, and LA. Show currently being edited for TV.

  • Zyia Pictures LTD
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Videographer & Editor
      • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Various jobs filming and editing for corporate videos and web series.

    • Director/ Editor
      • Jul 2010 - Nov 2010

      I worked as a Director for a short television series called 'Continuum'. This included directing and script marking for both a three camera studio set up as well as on location single cam work. I also helped cast for the show and edited multiple episodes for this program.

    • Director/Producer
      • Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

      I directed and produced a short documentary on the decriminalization of prostitution in New Zealand. For this film, direct contacts were made with women working in the industry to get their personal life stories and feelings on NZ's decriminalization policy.

  • Ritz Camera Centers
    • Bend, Oregon, USA.
    • Camera Sales
      • Jan 2006 - Mar 2008
      • Bend, Oregon, USA.

      Sales representative for a multiple range of cameras.

Education

  • 2008 - 2010
    Univeristy of Auckland
    Bachelor’s Degree, Double major in Cultural Anthropology, Film, TV, & Media studies
  • 2006 - 2008
    Central Oregon University
    Associate’s Degree, Fine Arts Photography
  • Central Oregon University

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