PORTFOLIO
Hi! My name is Ames Brinkman, my pronouns are they/them/theirs and if you’ve found this page, you’ve landed on my portfolio (congrats!!). The work below showcases my skills and talent in pre-production, talent coordination, on-set coordination, photography, and videography, including sporting events, commercial work, social media campaigns, weddings, social media design, and episodic television programs. You'll also find a few photos of my personal photography
Have a look, see what I’ve done, and I look forward to discussing some of the projects you see below!
Sports Photography & Videography
Content Copyrighted to Cracked Clouds Productions, Giants Aquatics Aruba, and Armando Multimedia..
At the Xavier King’s Day Cup youth soccer tournament, I captured the energy and excitement of youth soccer. My photography focused on the tournament's intense matches, highlighting the skill and passion of the young athletes. Additionally, I documented the lively atmosphere of the event, including family activities and celebrations. The photos were aimed at preserving the spirit of the day and showcasing the community's engagement and support of the youth in sport.
Content Copyrighted to Xavier University School of Medicine & Wings Global Media
Commercial Work
To celebrate Balashi’s 25th anniversary, we partnered with them to create a campaign that highlights their deep-rooted connection to Aruba’s culture and community. Our goal was to reflect Balashi’s values and history by focusing on local stories and iconic scenes that resonate with the island’s identity.
For this campaign, we showcased the everyday life and traditions that link Balashi to the Aruban community, featuring Sherman Libiee, a goat herder who sustainably feeds his goats with Balashi’s spent grain, and authentic scenes of Balashi staff enjoying a domino game on-site. By casting local-looking individuals and shooting at recognizable locations, we created a visual story that feels genuine and honors Balashi’s journey over the past 25 years.
- Wings Global Media
Content Copyrighted to Wings Global Media
Aruba Tourism Authority
We Arubans love our happy island and welcome all who visit our Caribbean paradise with sunny smiles and a warm embrace. Aruba has so many treasures and experiences ready to be explored, so we share our local insider tips so you can enjoy them all. Our happy island. Your happy island. One happy island!
The 2017 & 2018 Ad Campaign for The Aruba Tourism Authority showcases local eateries, events, and historical and natural sites on Aruba and locals sharing their love for the paradise they call home. With ad campaigns “My Aruba,” “Happy People Read Sad Tweets,“ and “Learn Papiamento” with locals. While working on this project, I worked as a production assistant with the production, advertising, and client teams. In addition to that role and its responsibilities, I assisted the video team in setting up lighting, audio, and camera equipment and ensuring team safety while filming.
- Aruba Tourism Authority
Content Copyrighted to Aruba Tourism Authority
SITA Aero & indicio
Content Copyrighted to Cracked Clouds Productions & SITA Aero
Weddings & Proposals | Photography & Videography
Content Copyrighted to Aruba Wedding
Content Copyrighted to Aruba Wedding
Content Copyrighted to Aruba Wedding
Content Copyrighted to Aruba Wedding
Content Copyrighted to Aruba Wedding
Episodic Television Projects
Caribbean Vibrations TV
A magazine-style television program highlighting the best of the best in Caribbean entertainment, lifestyle & culture. Showcasing the trendiest places, signature events, and biggest names in the Caribbean diaspora in both North America and around the world.
In 2028, 2019, and 2021, I worked together with the Caribbean Vibrations TV production team and crew to create episodic television that aired on the Canadian television channel OMNI and other various television networks worldwide. For this project, I was a local producer, scheduling and supporting the executive producer with all local communications, and I was also a drone operator and 2nd camera operator, filming interviews and capturing B-roll and aerial footage.
Take a look at some of the content I was involved in creating.
Content Copyrighted to Caribbean Vibrations Ltd.
Photography
This gallery features a diverse collection of my photography, capturing moments of energy, emotion, and detail. Each photo tells a unique story, from the intensity of sports events and the beauty of landscapes to the vibrancy of social gatherings and the heartfelt emotion of proposals. My focus on composition, lighting, and timing brings out the essence of each subject, creating images that resonate with viewers. This portfolio highlights my versatility and commitment to delivering high-quality visuals.
