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Booking Manager
Teddy Bear Photography
Detroit, MI
Apr 2015 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Professional photographer successful in shooting and staging on-site for individual and group portraits. Delivered photographs from beginning to end. Organized components to complete projects. Performed shoot preparation using props, lighting, and setting. Strong sense of design, composition, color, and aesthetic judgment. Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service and client satisfaction. Push knowledge in products and latest photographic trends and technology. Self-motivated and proactive team player committed to quality deliverables. Enthusiastic and energetic. Willing to travel.
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Photographer
Teddy Bear Photography
Denver, CO
Jan 2012 - Present (12 years 3 months)
Shot portraits in a high volume, digital studio environment for major educational company. Improved image quality in high volume photographic workflows. Managed multiple shoot schedules, traveled to locations, and assembled sets, equipment, and props. Organized digital asset library to corporate standards and retouched images. Created relationships with customers and managed existing client database. Prepared estimates and developed personalized packages. Facilitated sale and ordering of pre-printed portrait packages, developed presentations, and calculated and collected payment. Prepared timesheets, invoices, and travel expenses.
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Studio Photographer
Cherry Hill Photo
Denver, CO
Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 (5 months)
Performed holiday and special event photography for leading seasonal photography company. Staged shoots of children and groups in a commercial setting. Groomed and engaged children from toddlers to elementary school for an ideal shot. Managed lighting and staging in a fast-paced environment. Captured portraits following corporate style guide to maximize sales. Completed pre-editing and image touchup, and transmitted documentation to processing center on nightly basis. Assisted customers to select designs and photography packages that met their needs.
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Wedding Photographer Intern
Adam and Imthaiz Photography
Denver, CO
2010 - 2010
Photographed events and weddings with a variety of lighting, settings, backgrounds, and layouts. Assisted with designing and delivering album layouts. Performed post-production image manipulation, color correction, and edits for image portfolios. Prepared and set up styling and still life imagery for wedding shoots. Developed broad knowledge of wedding session photography.
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Photographer
Keiser Studio
Denver, CO
2007 - 2007
Created and prepared high quality photographs for commercial and industrial needs. Met with clients for portfolio shows and initial consultations. Collaborated with senior photographers and clients to create portfolios. Installed and dismantled photography sets, including camera, lighting, props, and heavy equipment. Styled photos for approval and shot photos. Managed images taken, and organizing, editing, and proofing of images. Created biometric identification cards and scanned fingerprints for corporate and industrial clients.
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Studio Photographer
Sears Portrait Studio
Detroit, MI
2002 - 2004 (2 years)
Photographed individual and group subjects for leading portrait studio. Prepared and handled sales of packages and special orders. Managed appointment system and walk-in requests, and handled customer inquiries in person and over phone. Coordinated stocking and framing, and performed regular inventory.