Experience, Skills & Achievements

EXPERIENCE

Sole Proprietor – CUDNEY CREATIVE formally known as DON CUDNEY PHOTO located in Denver, CO from 1994 until Present

• Maintain a successful freelance commercial photography and videography business with more than 30 years of experience.

• Create imagery featured on more than 200 magazine covers, in hundreds of print publications, and across digital and outdoor media worldwide.

• Produce behind-the-scenes videos that attract thousands of annual views across YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and TikTok.

• Earn international recognition for creating exceptional visual content, capturing professional-quality sound, and solving complex production challenges in diverse environments—from New York City studios to remote international locations.

Live Stream Camera & Spotlight Operator – RHINO Staging located in Denver, CO from 2017 until 2025

• Collaborate with show directors, technical directors, video engineers, touring band managers, and professional sports organizations to coordinate live shots,

  visual effects, camera movements, and lighting.

• Set up, operate, and strike professional camera systems at major Colorado venues, including Ball Arena, Coors Field, 1STBANK Center, Paramount Theatre,

  and Empower Field at Mile High.

• Manage and coordinate crews of more than 100 stagehands during load-in, show execution, and load-out.

• Ensure safe operations, efficient workflows, and strict adherence to demanding production schedules.

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

• Produced high-quality photography and behind-the-scenes video content featuring professional athletes and local models for print and digital distribution.

• Photographed more than 60 magazine covers and numerous feature editorials.

• Photographed many of Colorado’s most prominent professional athletes and celebrities.

• Managed creative planning, location scouting, production logistics, and sponsored advertorial integration for more than 10 years.

Studio Photographer – Concepts Direct located in Longmont, CO from 1996 until 1999

• Photographed a wide range of catalog products, including apparel, home décor, gifts, and collectibles.

• Managed studio lighting, product composition, and image consistency across high-volume catalog assignments.

• 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 from 1994 until 1996

• Managed inbound sales inquiries, assessed client needs, and recommended appropriate stock imagery and licensing solutions.

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

• Maintained professional client relationships while supporting efficient sales and administrative operations.