Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am passionate about capturing images that express the intensity and emotion of a moment. Vibrant and thought-provoking images tell a story in a way that allows us to connect with a subject and participate. With my camera I can be bold and connected, helping others tell their stories through images and videos. My Hispanic southwestern upbringing and years of military service brings a unique and intense perspective to my art. More than 20 years in the military as a hydraulic aircraft technician helped me to establish a sense of community and cooperation as well as an attitude of service to community.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer, Owner
Black Sheep Imagery
01.2019 - Current
- Photographer Living Streets Alliance; images featured in National Endowment for the Arts announcement
- Documented the construction of dome-shaped marble Buddhist shrine in the Arizona desert through images and videos
- Produced and edited mini documentaries for corporate executives and small business owners
- Created 144 illustrated images using Adobe Suite for a poetry book collection
Hydraulic Component Technician
United States Air Force
01.1998 - 01.2019
- Disassembled, reassembled, and rebuilt all types of hydraulic components
- Planned, directed, organized, and prioritized maintenance in support of 138 aircraft valued at $4.5B
- Inspected, tested, repaired emergency components for NASA
- Wrote comprehensive system service reports for records and warranty purposes
- Trained members on hazardous chemical procurement, handling, and disposal in accordance with local and federal guidelines
Education
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Photography
Spokane Falls
Spokane, WA01.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Hydraulic Technician -
Community College of The Air Force
San Antonio, TX01.2019
Associates of Science - Information Technology and Network Security
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2008
Skills
- Digital Photography
- Film Photography
- Architectural Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Studio Photography
- Landscape Photography
- Product Photography
- Art Reproduction
- Digital image organization
- Time Lapse
- Photo editing
- Video editing
- Retouching and color correction
- Creative artistic vision
- Project management
- Visual storytelling
- Adobe creative suite
- Photojournalism
- Drone photography
Certification
- Remote Pilot Certificate Federal Aviation Administration 2025 October
Timeline
Photographer, Owner
Black Sheep Imagery
01.2019 - Current
Hydraulic Component Technician
United States Air Force
01.1998 - 01.2019
- Remote Pilot Certificate Federal Aviation Administration 2025 October
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Photography
Spokane Falls
Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Hydraulic Technician -
Community College of The Air Force
Associates of Science - Information Technology and Network Security
University of Phoenix
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