Petra Figueroa

CURRICULUM VITAE

Petra Figueroa

267 Friern Road, East Dulwich, London SE22 0BE, 07963 746251

pfigueroa78@yahoo.com

uk.linkedin.com/in/petrafigueroa

www.coroflot.com/petrafigueroa

A highly talented and creative Photographer with background in film photography and art, who is keen to find a position as a Photographer with a company offering opportunity to develop professionally.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Highly skilled in studio and on location photography using variety of light technique.

• Experienced in family and kids portraits, fashion, alternative, architecture and event

photography.

• Highly knowledgeable and creative with true eye for detail.

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, open personality.

• Good team member and also able to work independently on own initiative.

• Excellent knowledge of Photoshop editing.

• Quick to learn new techniques and routines.

• Familiar with coordinating photo shoots and exhibition.

• Hold a CRB check.

EDUCATION

University of the Arts London – LCC

• 2009 – 2010 ABC Diploma in Photography ~ Graduated with Distinction

• 2010 Pixel-Based Image Manipulation

• 2010 Photojournalism

• 2008 Advance Camera Technique, Zoom In, London

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 – Present (freelance photographer)

Clients: Retouch1st, Czech Centre London, UV Architects,

Providing photographic service in wide variety of high-quality services including events, architectural photography, private shoots, kids & family, alternative, fashion, glamour and product photography.

2008 – Present, School Photography (photography manager)

www.myschoolyear.co.uk

• Planning and organizing photo shoots in the studio or on field location.

• Processing the photographs and performing digital editing if needed.

• Set up and breakdown photo shoots.

2011 -Family Photographic Studios (photographer)

www.imagethirst.com

2010 – Photography Studios (photographer)

Broadway studios, Focalpointstudios, Ilovepaparazzi, Glitzstudio, Blissstudios

• Managing the photo shoot.

• Directing the clients or other persons involved in the photo shoot.

• Discussing with the clients their needs and advising them before and after photo shoots.

PERVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE

Casino Croupier ( over 5 years experience )

Range of customer services, hospitality ( hotels, restaurants, reception).

Excellent references available upon request.