Zak Kolhoff - Videographer

HELLO! I’m Zak Kolhoff, a videographer & digital media creator with a passion for communicating and educating through film and video. I’m drawn to the art of visual storytelling, where cinematic visuals, intentional sound design, and thoughtful lighting come together to create mood and meaning. Over the years, I’ve developed extensive experience working with a wide range of tools, including cinema cameras, action cams, custom rigs, and drones. These tools fuel my creativity and allow me to produce visually striking content for both promotional and educational purposes.

Additionally, these past 7 years, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating in the museum realm, producing content to enhance marketing, social media, and exhibit initiatives.

  • Produces film for use by museum marketing director

  • Works with curator to produce exhibit films

  • Photographs museum events, exhibits, and auction items

  • Collaborates directly with marketing director for social and print media

  • Assist with event logistics as needed (tents, tables, and chairs etc.)

Wood County Museum ‍ ‍

Marketing Volunteer, Award Winning Exhibit Videos ‍ ‍

2019 - Present

  • Main videographer for both internal company & client photo and video content

  • Main video/photo editor for client promotion, documentary, and internal videos

  • sUAS operator for both traditional drones and Beginner FPV

  • Writes, produces, and manages content for multiple social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

2021 - Present

Owner, Videographer & Editor

Toledo Aerial Media

Videographer, Editor, & Drone Pilot (Part 107 Certified)

Zak Films ‍ ‍

2014 - 2024

  • Promotional, informational, and training videos for businesses

  • Film videos for clients as part of marketing initiatives

  • Produced professional wedding films

  • Produced passion projects such as short films & documentaries

  • Manages social media account

Skills

  • Start-to-Finish Video Production

  • Excellent Customer Service & Strong Relationship Management

  • Digital Marketing

  • Print Marketing

  • Extensive Experience with iOS

  • Organizing and managing large-scale, multi-camera media workflows

  • Video Editing Software & Graphics Tools

    • Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro, Insta360, & Canva

  • AI Tools & Resources

  • Up-to-date on current Social Media trends

  • Team Player & Collaborator

Awards

  • Ohio Museums Association:

    • Visual Communications Award: “Best Of Show” Award (2026)

  • Ohio Museums Association:

    • Visual Communications Award: Gold Award (2026)

  • Ohio Museums Association:

    • Visual Communications Award: Gold Award (2021)

Education

  • Federal Aviation Administration: 2022

    • Part 107 License

      • Remote Pilot Certificate

  • Specs Howard School of Media Arts: 2014

    • Digital Media Arts - Diploma

      • Technical Proficiency Award

  • Whitmer High School: 2012

    • Diploma