Jure Ursic
Photographer
Dubai Marina, United Arab EmiratesI’m Jure Ursic 25-year-old freelance photographer from Slovenia with a passion for capturing food and lifestyle imagery.
Currently staying in Dubai, I find myself constantly stimulated by the immense diversity that the city offers to me. Building on my thirst for travel, I’m permanently chasing any opportunity that arises where I can venture to new locations around the globe and expand my worldly knowledge.
I’m doing freelance photography for a couple of years now and come a long way by expanding my extensive portfolio whilst embarking on a mission to acquire new perspectives and innovation in the field of photography. As a naturally curious person, I found that this is most effective tool when expressing lust for learning about unique food cultures and lifestyles.
It is this curiosity to explore various food cuisines that prompted me to start my career in hospitality and continued to food photography. To this date my work has been distributed around the UAE, GCC, United Kingdom and Kong Kong and been featured in various top publications such as Time Out, What’s On, Emirates Woman, Catering news, Gourmet, Shortlist UAE, Good, Gulf News, Khaleej Times and The National. In July 2017 I win international twenty-second Foodelia Collection food awards! Among all great photographers that are participate they select 2 of my pictures.
Currently staying in Dubai, I find myself constantly stimulated by the immense diversity that the city offers to me. Building on my thirst for travel, I’m permanently chasing any opportunity that arises where I can venture to new locations around the globe and expand my worldly knowledge.
I’m doing freelance photography for a couple of years now and come a long way by expanding my extensive portfolio whilst embarking on a mission to acquire new perspectives and innovation in the field of photography. As a naturally curious person, I found that this is most effective tool when expressing lust for learning about unique food cultures and lifestyles.
It is this curiosity to explore various food cuisines that prompted me to start my career in hospitality and continued to food photography. To this date my work has been distributed around the UAE, GCC, United Kingdom and Kong Kong and been featured in various top publications such as Time Out, What’s On, Emirates Woman, Catering news, Gourmet, Shortlist UAE, Good, Gulf News, Khaleej Times and The National. In July 2017 I win international twenty-second Foodelia Collection food awards! Among all great photographers that are participate they select 2 of my pictures.
Work Experience
Demind Management Group
Photographer
In house photographer for Demind Investment Management, responsible for visual content in fallowing restaurants and club:
- Catch Dubai
- Bagatelle Dubai
- Burger & Lobster
- 7 Elephant
- Blue Marline UAE
Responsibilities:
● Taking the brief to understand specifications and working closely with art team to develop the concept.
● Reporting to head of marketing and CEO.
● Capturing and processing images until you achieve desired results.
● Shooting poses that don’t look posed.
● Shooting models and actors.
● Shooting night life events.
● Focusing manly on food photography.
● Constantly improve image quality using various editing methods.
● Use and maintain modern and traditional technical equipment (cameras, lenses etc)
● Arrange objects, scenes, lighting and background to adhere to specifications.
● Archive photographic images and maintain database.
● Maintain an in depth understanding of photographic best practices and procedures.
● Knowledge of production process for online publishing and various printing applications.
● Ability to juggle multiple tasks.
- Catch Dubai
- Bagatelle Dubai
- Burger & Lobster
- 7 Elephant
- Blue Marline UAE
Responsibilities:
● Taking the brief to understand specifications and working closely with art team to develop the concept.
● Reporting to head of marketing and CEO.
● Capturing and processing images until you achieve desired results.
● Shooting poses that don’t look posed.
● Shooting models and actors.
● Shooting night life events.
● Focusing manly on food photography.
● Constantly improve image quality using various editing methods.
● Use and maintain modern and traditional technical equipment (cameras, lenses etc)
● Arrange objects, scenes, lighting and background to adhere to specifications.
● Archive photographic images and maintain database.
● Maintain an in depth understanding of photographic best practices and procedures.
● Knowledge of production process for online publishing and various printing applications.
● Ability to juggle multiple tasks.
September 2017
- Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gaucho Resturant
Social Media Photographer and Graphic Designer
Responsible for the coordination of the company’s activity through a range
of social networks including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Working with
Hootsuite. Creating editorial calendars and syndication schedules. Working
closely with the marketing team to strategize and execute promotional
materials, product launches and social media contests; often through
promotional posts and Tweets. Expanded the total reach of audiences
through Facebook, increasing it by more than 50% in 2 months. Designing
and maintaining the monthly newsletter for both Hong Kong and Dubai
using Campaign Monitor. International food photographer for all 32
restaurants in (Dubai, Hong Kong and UK). Maintaining and updating
brand websites, including SEO reporting and analysis with Google analytic.
of social networks including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Working with
Hootsuite. Creating editorial calendars and syndication schedules. Working
closely with the marketing team to strategize and execute promotional
materials, product launches and social media contests; often through
promotional posts and Tweets. Expanded the total reach of audiences
through Facebook, increasing it by more than 50% in 2 months. Designing
and maintaining the monthly newsletter for both Hong Kong and Dubai
using Campaign Monitor. International food photographer for all 32
restaurants in (Dubai, Hong Kong and UK). Maintaining and updating
brand websites, including SEO reporting and analysis with Google analytic.
March 2015
- August 2017
United Arab Emirates
Tribeca Resturant
Part time Graphic Designer and Photographer
Food Photography:
Take and electronically edit photographs of food and related subjects using cameras and other photographic equipment. Having good knowledge about the food and her preparations.
Event Photographer:
Take action photos and candid photos for various PR purposes (WEB pages program, poster, newspaper, etc.)
Graphic Designer
Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose. Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients. Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research. Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers. Working on layouts and art-working pages ready for print.
Take and electronically edit photographs of food and related subjects using cameras and other photographic equipment. Having good knowledge about the food and her preparations.
Event Photographer:
Take action photos and candid photos for various PR purposes (WEB pages program, poster, newspaper, etc.)
Graphic Designer
Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose. Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients. Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research. Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers. Working on layouts and art-working pages ready for print.
July 2015
- Present
United Arab Emirates
Elektronika 69
Event Maneger
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
Use computer software to generate new images.
Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes.
Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment and tools.
Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.
Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
Use computer software to generate new images.
Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes.
Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment and tools.
Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.
Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
February 2013
- September 2014
Slovenia
Education
Languages
English (Advanced),
Slovenian (Native),
Serbo-Croatian (Advanced),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Lightoom,
Adobe Photoshop,
Food Photography,
Microsoft Exel,
Microsoft Powerpoint,
Microsoft Word,
Nikon,
Nikon D750,
Photography,