FREELANCE & PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

Sole Proprietor – DON CUDNEY PHOTO & VIDEO located in Denver, CO
05/1994 – Present

• Built and sustained a successful freelance commercial photography and videography business for over 30 years.

• Imagery featured on 300+ magazine covers, hundreds of websites, city buses, and billboards nationwide; behind-the-scenes videos attract thousands of annual views on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and TikTok.

• Recognized internationally for exceptional visuals, high-quality sound, and solving complex production challenges in diverse environments, from NYC studios to remote international locations.

Live Stream Camera Operator – RHINO Staging located in Denver, CO
04/2017 – Present

• Collaborate with show directors, technical directors, video engineers, touring band managers, and local sports teams

  to plan live shots, effects, camera movements, and lighting.

• Set up and strike cameras at major Colorado venues including Ball Arena, Coors Field, First Bank Center,

  Paramount Theater, and Empower Field.

• Manage and coordinate crews of 100+ stagehands during load-in, show execution, and load-out, ensuring safe operations,

  efficient workflows, and adherence to production schedules.

Staff Photographer – Mile High Sports Magazine/Haas Rock Publishing located in Denver, CO
02/2005 – 01/2018

• Produced high-quality images and behind-the-scenes videos of professional athletes and local models

  for print and online distribution.

• Produced and photographed 60+ magazine covers and feature editorials for MHSM’s annual Snow Angels swimsuit issue,

  overseeing planning, location scouting, and sponsored advertorial integration across 10+ years.

Studio Photographer – Concepts Direct located in Longmont, CO
07/1996 – 02/1999

• Shot a wide range of catalog products, from apparel and home décor to gifts and collectibles.

• Assisted with the company’s transition from film to high-resolution digital photography in early 1999.

Sales Representative – Index Stock Imagery / Photolibrary located in Denver, CO
05/1994 – 06/1996

• Managed inbound sales inquiries, engaged clients to assess needs, and recommended relevant products.

• Processed, tracked, and coded invoices and internal reports accurately and on time using multiple computer systems.