Allen Lee Taylor: Freelance Photographer and Retoucher: in Anaheim, CA

As a freelance photographer and retoucher, I have photographed numerous events and subjects both commercially and for individuals. From major college events, major motion picture studio commercial projects, to fine art pursuits, portraits, e-commerce, fashion, and magazine editorials. Created original marketing video materials using motion graphics & original footage. Getty Images photographer contributor with images approved and then sold throughout the world. Photograph visual images using a variety of formatted cameras in both digital and film. High-end retouching ( CMYK & RGB )of commercial products, lifestyle, and e-commerce images. Art direct, supervise, train and act as lead photographer for photographic shoots. Some Clients: Columbia/TriStar Pictures Martian Watches Xperience Restaurant Group (El Torito, Acapuco, Las Brisas) Olson Homes Boardriders (Roxy, Quicksilver, Billabong) UCLA The Riordin Program M&D Properties Pamelas Products Wine Country Gift Baskets Lakeshore Learning Center Real Mex Restaurants Sony Pictures Entertainment Pacific Palisades Theatre Shea Homes Urban Plates US Foods Harold Price Entrepreneurial Studies Center

Photograph, setup, and help style on model editorial themed shoots. Photograph newly arrived products flat and on figure. Participate in marketing meetings to be able to generate photoshoot ideas for planned campaigns. Maintain cleanliness of the studio environment and equipment. Set up product shots, including selecting props, styling, and lighting. Manage the flow of products through production studio. Work with stylist and talent to create desired imagery.

Worked in a fast-paced multi-channel publishing environment focused on women s fashion. o Read and implemented image edit markups and followed directions for retouching all images. o Performed complex imaging and fully complete retouching of high-resolution digital files- including flesh, reshaping garments, adding masks/paths, Print color proofs, and changing backgrounds. o Color corrected images to match exact color standard/product samples in a timely matter meeting all dead- lines. o Worked within an asset management system. Added new assets as needed and adhered to preset file naming conventions. o Maintained communication between multiple teams and partners with Art Directors, Designers, Buyers, and Web Team to ensure all requests where addressed. o Assisted Catalog designers with updating content in InDesign documents. o Served as a resource, sharing expertise and growing knowledge of best practices and processes of the trade.

Photographed advertising quality E-Commerce product photography of manufacturer-supplied products for Walmart.com. Created quality process standards for photography team & provided daily supervision for the department. Met and exceeded all SLA quality and quantity standards. Created & ensured all quality standards for a photography team. Photograph, organize and file-name Food Service projects to GS1 specifications. Dealt directly with clients to coordinate and review production standards and delivery. Coordinated schedules and train all new personal in photographic and processing standards. Determined, purchased and upkeep of all equipment and supply needs.

Photographed entire line of wholesale fabrics. Created imaging and asset management standards and processes. Retouch images for accurate color correction, retouching and size derivative delivery. Photography of editorial advertisement and marketing pieces. Event and business personnel photography.

Day-to-day operations of the digital lab and supervise the staff to ensure workflow was completed in a timely manner with respect to quality control, productivity, and goal setting. I introduced file color management and a streamlined asset management system. Lead retouching team in quality assurance, training, and all processes. High end retouching and color correct images using practical and conceptual methods and as directed Increased productivity by over 50%. I set new quality control standards, trained personnel on new and best techniques, as well as higher goal setting, plus developed and documented the Lab’s workflow system. Act as and communicate with contributors and end user to resolve technical issues. Conduct and wrote personnel reviews and made personnel hiring recommendations. Photo Editor for major on-line stock agency. Work with other departments to maintain standards and reach common goals.

I started up and set the standards for the entire department from scratch. Assured that all images and products produced were correct in every aspect. This included color correction, manipulation, and retouching as needed. Retouch and color correct images using practical and conceptual methods and as directed. Train & hire all personnel to assure retouching techniques that I set and created along with quality assurance was met. Develop and test all quality and process tools and their techniques for all digital imaging. Conduct on-site training, ongoing supervision, and quality control of outsourcing partners. Met and exceeded all quarterly deadline and quality assurance goals. Responsible for all imaging and printer color calibration. Conduct and wrote personnel reviews and made hiring recommendations.