Aika Taguchi
Photographer/Videographer/Filmmaker
Northridge, CA 91325 / (310) 804-6998 / taguchiaika02film@gmail.com
EDUCATION
California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA (8/2023 – 12/2025)
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Television Arts with Emphasis in Film with Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.84)
Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA (6/2021 – 6/2023)
Major: Film Production
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities with High Honors (GPA: 3.90)
WORK EXPERIENCE
(2/2026 - present)
Creative Intern
- Take high-quality photos of medical instruments for the website and other marketing materials with close attention to consistency
- Clean and edit photos using Photoshop
Freelance Photographer (5/2023 - present)
- Photo production and post-production: Take photos at events or in studios for portraits, set up cameras, lights, props, and wardrobe, select images, and edit and retouch them in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- Video production and post-production: Set up the camera and lights for the shoot, edit and color-correct using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
- Communicate with clients via email, in person, and in online meetings to plan and schedule shooting dates
Deliver final images and videos to the client promptly
- Video production and post-production: Set up the camera and lights for the shoot, edit and color-correct using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
- Communicate with clients via email, in person, and in online meetings to plan and schedule shooting dates
Deliver final images and videos to the client promptly
IntersectLA at CSUN (8/2023 - 12/2025)
Photographer, Videographer, Graphic Designer, Project Manager
- Photo/video production and post-production: Take photos and videos at events in various environments, set up cameras, lights, props, and wardrobe for interviews and headshots, select images, and edit and retouch them with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for photos, and edit and color-correct with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve for videos
- Graphic design: Create designs for social media content, posters, web banners, and other collateral with Adobe Illustrator
- Graphic design: Create designs for social media content, posters, web banners, and other collateral with Adobe Illustrator
- Project Management: communicate with the clients and the team members efficiently to complete multiple deadline-driven projects and tasks on time
Cine Power and Lighting (6/2025 - 7/2025)
Intern
- Prepare the equipment rental order as listed
- Check returned equipment thoroughly for missing or damaged items; repair any fixable damage
- Prepare new equipment ready to be rented out
- Keep the office space and the garage clean and neat
- Check returned equipment thoroughly for missing or damaged items; repair any fixable damage
- Prepare new equipment ready to be rented out
- Keep the office space and the garage clean and neat
Creative World, a TV show (12/2021 - 6/2023)
Cameraman, Editor
- Set up cameras and lighting for interviews
- Communicated with team members to determine the best setup
- Edited footage to create a 30-minute interview TV show/YouTube
- Communicated with team members to determine the best setup
- Edited footage to create a 30-minute interview TV show/YouTube
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer Savvy: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Express, Bridge, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
- Capable of managing multiple fast-paced, deadline-driven projects efficiently and smoothly
- Familiar with camera settings, lighting techniques, and equipment
- Familiar with managing social media outlets such as Instagram, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, X and LinkedIn
- Work well in a team setting and individually with little supervision; Punctual, Organized, and detail-oriented; Responsible for any work assigned, never miss deadlines
- Flexible: always pay attention to the situation and look for what is needed