Shawn P Griffin Creative Services / Freelance Photographer, Designer, Copy Writer, and Social Media Consultant
Hong Kong
Shawn P Griffin Creative Services / Freelance Photographer, Designer, Copy Writer, and Social Media Consultant
Hong Kong
Shawn P Griffin Creative Services / Freelance Photographer, Designer, Copy Writer, and Social Media Consultant
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JoinOriginally from St.Louis, Missouri, I am a Hong Kong based Creative, Photographer, and Social Media Marketer. After completing my MFA in Photography at SCAD in Hong Kong, I have directed career developing content for major brands including Devialet, Kate Spade, Nestle, AMEX, Prudential, and Lululemon.
In the future
In the future
My ambition is to create works both visually and written that engage, inform, and emotionally impact those who view them.
Sept 2017 -
Consult with clients on creative directions for advertising pitches, social media content, and branding. Style and produce photo shoots for a range of clients and uses ranging from social media content to create fashion editorials.
Produced product photography for Laurine Watches "Pandora Box" collection.
Produced product photography for Laurine Watches "Pandora Box" collection.
Photographer for fashion designer Thomas Chu to support his collection's entry into the Villa Noaielle Hyéres Festival.
Photographer for fashion designer Thomas Chu to support his collection's entry into the Villa Noaielle Hyéres Festival.
Sports photographer for the 2017 Out in Hong Kong Tennis Tournament.
Sports photographer for the 2017 Out in Hong Kong Tennis Tournament.
Photographed the premiere lookbook and campaign imagery for Hong Kong fashion brand, Flow.
Photographed the premiere lookbook and campaign imagery for Hong Kong fashion brand, Flow.
Coached fashion industry contributors on branding, design, and photography utilization for building their brand identity.
Coached fashion industry contributors on branding, design, and photography utilization for building their brand identity.
Contributed to content photography for Holisocks' social media pages.
Contributed to content photography for Holisocks' social media pages.
Ongoing photographer for the Hong Kong's hosting of the Gay Games, including bid activities, events, and preparation leading up to their hosting in 2022. Some activities include covering the delegation team's bid presentation in Paris, participation in the Hong Kong Pride Parade, hosting of Hong Kong's Out in the Open tennis tournament, and filming promos featuring RuPaul's Drag Race winner Bianca del Rio.
Ongoing photographer for the Hong Kong's hosting of the Gay Games, including bid activities, events, and preparation leading up to their hosting in 2022. Some activities include covering the delegation team's bid presentation in Paris, participation in the Hong Kong Pride Parade, hosting of Hong Kong's Out in the Open tennis tournament, and filming promos featuring RuPaul's Drag Race winner Bianca del Rio.
Photographed, edited, and managed social media for @mariaf.nava 's premier season launch which debuted in Atlanta, GA, USA in 2018 and was later featured at London Graduate Fashion Week 2018 as well as Paris Fashion Week 2018
Photographed, edited, and managed social media for @mariaf.nava 's premier season launch which debuted in Atlanta, GA, USA in 2018 and was later featured at London Graduate Fashion Week 2018 as well as Paris Fashion Week 2018
Sept 2016 - Sept 2017
Create content for digital media, social media, and website usage. Plan and implement social media direction and manage social accounts. Manage visual direction of the company website and online presence. Manage and control artistic assets. Coordinate with photographers and social media influencers for new content shot on site.
Apr 2017
Apr 2017
June 2017
June 2017
Mar 2017
Mar 2017
Photographed and designed a fashion editorial for Raven + Rose's season 2 launch
Photographed and designed a fashion editorial for Raven + Rose's season 2 launch
Chief Photographer for luxury fashion brand Luxarity's Hong Kong launch.
Chief Photographer for luxury fashion brand Luxarity's Hong Kong launch.
Chief Photographer for fashion brand Jodha's 2017 collection
Chief Photographer for fashion brand Jodha's 2017 collection
Artistic Director and Photographer for Sweater Weather's lookbook and launch campaign photos for their 2017 collection "Departures 001"
Artistic Director and Photographer for Sweater Weather's lookbook and launch campaign photos for their 2017 collection "Departures 001"
Photographed and assisted with artistic direction for fashion brand Sweater Weather's FW2017 collection campaign imagery.
Photographed and assisted with artistic direction for fashion brand Sweater Weather's FW2017 collection campaign imagery.
Performed English language voice-over for Ocean Park's environmental awareness campaign against the use of plastic straws.
Performed English language voice-over for Ocean Park's environmental awareness campaign against the use of plastic straws.
Curated an art exhibition showcasing 6 Hong Kong artists from the LGBT community to be presented at The Gallery of Numbers held in Google's Hong Kong office for The Economist. The panel/ art exhibition highlighted the plight of LGBT persons in Hong Kong's workforce.
Curated an art exhibition showcasing 6 Hong Kong artists from the LGBT community to be presented at The Gallery of Numbers held in Google's Hong Kong office for The Economist. The panel/ art exhibition highlighted the plight of LGBT persons in Hong Kong's workforce.
May 2016 - Sept 2016
Contracted basis: Concepted localized brand material. Work with the international office to create new campaigns for Asia Pacific region. Design ad assets for print, web, and installation. Assist in managing local social media. Liaise with the production team and local production companies for printing and quality control. English copywriting.
Photographed the fashion editorial "Girl is on Fire" for Joyce Group's web publication.
Photographed the fashion editorial "Girl is on Fire" for Joyce Group's web publication.
Photographed the fashion editorial "Deep Waters" for Joyce Group's web publication.
Photographed the fashion editorial "Deep Waters" for Joyce Group's web publication.
Apr 2014 - June 2016
Manage and create visual content and copy for client's social media presence. Manage brands' social media pages with a focus on luxury and fashion brands. Concept and create visuals and materials for pitching and training. Film events and training assets. Photograph, film, illustrate, and concept visual assets for clients (web and print). Proof and ready 2D designs and materials for professional printing. Assist with events and activation concepting. Founding writer for "The Squeeze" internal publication on recent noteworthy news and social media trends.
Mar 2016
Mar 2016
Mar 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2015
Mar 2015
Feb 2015
Feb 2015
June 2014
Thesis project: The Church of Fashion Religious Iconography in Fashion Marketing and its Effect on Psychology and Sales. Teachers Assistant for Modern Art History course Tutored for Vision First Refugee Services as a representative of the SCAD Photography Department
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
Mar 2014
Mar 2014
Mar 2014
Mar 2014
Mar 2014
Mar 2014
Mar 2014
Mar 2014
Mar 2013
Mar 2013
Mar 2013
Mar 2013
Mar 2012
Mar 2012
Mar 2011
Mar 2011
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
Aug 2013
Aug 2013
Sept 2013 - June 2014
Perform maintenance tasks for photographic equipment, printers, and darkroom chemicals. Troubleshoot issues with equipment. Photograph special events for the campus.
Sept 2013
Grading papers, planning lectures, and mediating topic-driven discussion.
Dec 2006 - Jan 2014
Trained team members in front-end sales, cashiering, guest service, sales floor, electronics, Starbucks, Target Cafe, and Signage. Worked only during college holidays from 2012- 2014.
Mar 2013 - June 2013
Tutor refugees in simple camera techniques and processing. Taught basic computer skills and minor English tutoring.
June 2012
Truman State American Institute for Graphic Artists PRISM (Gay/ Straight Alliance Program) National Educators Association
May 2011 - July 2011
Assisted with idea generation f or ad campaigns and commercials for Chinese divisions of American companies (Skittles, Absolute, Pepsi). Created mock ups for event fixtures (Maybelline Beijing Fashion Show, Uniliver Conference)
June 2017
Apr 2017
Feb 2015
Aug 2013
Dec 2011
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Mar 2015
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English - Native, Japanese - Conversational