Dakotah Rains: Freelance Photographer
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Dakotah Rains
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Freelance Photographer
United States
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Dakotah Rains Photography
Freelance Photographer | 09/2015 - Current
· identify business opportunities and communicate effectively with clients regarding expectations to ensure that photographic standards and project specifics are properly executed
· work in both coordinated and free-flowing environments while maximizing clients' photographic requirements and goals to deliver artistically composed and professionally process media
· oversee and manage day-to-day operations including all operational, marketing, financial, and project specific functions to increase lead conversion and foster working relationships
Pasadena Public Library
Communications | Digital Media | 07/2013 - 08/2015
· provide daily photographic and digital media services to nine public library branches and create image-driven content for library advertisements, promotions, and publications
· update and maintain internal document archive and library database to guarantee availability and timely delivery of digital media for use across all departments and branches
· coordinate a broad and fluctuating range of communication projects including digital media services, newsletter publication/distribution, and grant/award preparation
Freelance Assistant
Photography Production Assistant | 09/2010 - 08/2015
· provide on-location assistant services to the lead photographer while ensuring a confidential work environment when working with high-profile talent and confidential material
· responsible for transport, installation, maintenance, and operation of a professional photography studio equipment and lighting at both indoor and outdoor/external locations
· maintain and organize photographic catalog systems to ensure that all files are up to date with relevant metadata and stored in a searchable database
CBS Television Studios
Intern | Photo Production | 09/2014 - 12/2014
· ensure exceptional service by maintaining knowledge of department procedures and providing department wide administrative assistance to reduce errors, improve efficiency, and achieve objectives
· assist the digital photography department with image processing including initial culling, basic and in-depth editing, writing/attaching proper metadata, and submitting digital media to department archives
· provide on-set and on-location photo production assistance to department photographers
JCP Portrait Studio
Photographer | Sales Associate | 10/2011 - 09/2012
· photographer, edit/prepare and sell portrait collections to clients that tell their unique stories and represent a quality brand image that upholds portrait studio standards
· leverage interpersonal skills to build rapport and create a comfortable environment that is attractive and inviting to studios' ideal client base
· operate and maintain professional photography equipment including studio lighting, camera equipment, and computers/photographic printers
Education history
Art Center College of Design
Bachelor of Fine Art | 2012 - 2015
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