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Freelance Photographer

Media & Entertainment

Knowledgable and technically equipped creative professional with a proven track record in providing efficient and effective concept development and project management. Highly skilled photographer with over a decade of diverse experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Imaging from Art Center College of Design. Driven and adaptable leader capable of overcoming obstacles and remaining true to creative goals, providing quality artistic direction and producing professional results. 

· 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

· 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

Communications | Digital Media

· 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

Photography Production Assistant 

· 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

Intern | Photo Production

· 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

Photographer | Sales Associate

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