David Jakle
Career and portfolio coach for photographers and creatives
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives |
| Based in | Leland |
David Jakle is a photography expert who coaches photographers and other creatives on their careers. He started as First Assistant to photographer Herb Ritts for seven years. He then produced and photographed campaigns for Eddie Bauer, Disney and Spiegel, among other brands. He also taught studio lighting and commercial production at New York Film Academy and UCLA Extension. He is based in Leland and has coached more than 100 clients.
What David helps with
David helps creatives at different points in their careers. He covers getting hired, moving up, and building a stronger body of work.
- Landing a first creative role
- Moving into leadership
- Strengthening a photography portfolio
- Preparing for interviews
- Optimizing a LinkedIn profile
- Using AI to stay competitive in creative work
- Branding for photographers
- Commercial photography
Who David works with
David works with photographers, filmmakers and other creative professionals. His clients include people looking for a first creative role and those ready to step into leadership. He also works with creatives who want to improve their portfolio or their online presence.
Background and qualifications
David began his career as First Assistant to photographer Herb Ritts. He spent seven years learning lighting, visual storytelling, production and creative leadership on major commercial campaigns. He went on to produce and photograph campaigns for Eddie Bauer, Disney, SwimUSA, Boston Proper, Spiegel and Formawell Beauty featuring Kendall Jenner. He also taught Advanced Studio Lighting, Commercial Production and Visual Storytelling at New York Film Academy and UCLA Extension for nearly a decade. He has more than 25 years of experience in the creative industry.
David Jakle pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly one-on-one coaching
David Jakle reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a working advertising photographer who started as First Assistant to Herb Ritts and taught at UCLA Extension.
Best for photographers and creatives who want help with portfolios, interviews, LinkedIn or moving into leadership.
Common questions
How much does David Jakle charge?
Coaching with David runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Jakle help with?
David Jakle helps with landing a first creative role, moving into leadership, strengthening a photography portfolio and preparing for interviews.
Does David Jakle help with LinkedIn and interviews?
Yes. He coaches clients on interview preparation and on improving their LinkedIn profile.
Does David Jakle coach on using AI?
Yes. He helps creatives use AI to stay competitive in today's creative field.
How do I contact David Jakle?
Send David a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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