Keiki-Lani Knudsen: Photography / Social Media Intern in COSTA MESA, CA

Photograph handmade bikinis weekly to provide content for social media weekly. - Select models for products by matching them to suit styles - Photography models according to a certain aesthetic pre-determined by suit creator - Retouch photographs through Adobe Lightroom 5 & apply specific presets so all images are cohesive aesthetically

Photograph weekly events at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana, California. - Captured photographs of crowd during events - Captured photographs of artists performing on stage and interacting with fans during their shows. - Worked through low light situations, without external lighting sources in order to capture natural colors of lights - Photographed a number of professional DJ’s during their time on stage - Retouched images in both Adobe Lightroom 5 and Adobe Photoshop CS6

Freelance BTS and Model Photographer Photographed clothing on a model styled by a Charlotte Russe Stylist - Shot detail pictures of model - Photographed Johnelle Anderson (model), in multiple looks styled by Nicha Petprasert - Used a variety of locations to match the model and clothing to their environment - Photographed detailed, behind the scenes images - Retouched mages as were needed

Freelance Product Photographer Photographed jewelry on a professional model. - Shot detail pictures of jewelry - Photographed Johnelle Anderson (model), in multiple looks - Used a variety of angles to capture both the model and the jewelry being worn. - Mainly focused on highlighting details of jewelry - Shot in hard lighting situations and worked around crowded beaches - Retouched images as needed in Adobe Lightroom

Student Teacher Aid Taught lower level photography students how to do basic photography skills. - Taught upper level photography students more advanced techniques, such as handling lighting equipment, long exposures, studio photography equipment and more. - Critiqued student works during critique sessions every quarter. - Gave feedback and advice as well as provided project ideas to students. - Taught students proper ways to set up and handle studio lighting equipment, including lighting and backdrops - Orchestrated numerous photography project sessions