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Sample Photographer Resume

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James Smith
123, Main Street
New York, NY, 01234
(123) 456 7890

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a photographer within a reputed organization where I can use my creative skills and experience for companies profitability.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

  • Proficient in Photoshop CS4, and knowledge of Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Exceptional knowledge of digital photography, and studio photography.
  • Excellent knowledge of flash photography equipment.
  • Strong organizational skills and communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal Skills and customer service skills.
  • Skill in archiving photos on a computer and server.
  • Skill in photo shoots as a photographer in a studio setting, and group settings.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Photographer 
ABC-Studio - San Diago, CA, 1997-1999

Duties:

  • Evaluated, trained and instructed photography.
  • Maintained all equipment such as Lights, Cameras & Printer, etc.
  • Assisted with opening and closing procedures.
  • Produced high quality portraits and monitored the quality for the studio's photography.
  • Participated in the creation of studio photography.
  • Ensured printer is maintained at company standard by completing daily/weekly/monthly maintenance.
  • Ensured lights, cameras, backdrops and props are in pristine condition.
  • Instructed, mentored, and coached all photographers in location.

Junior Photographer
THIS People – New York, NY, 1993-1996

Duties:

  • Responsible for breaking down and building the sets, props and equipment.
  • Responsible for managing the stylist's and the completion of the tracking sheet shot lists.
  • Assisted the senior photographer by staffing the Mac work station and operating the digital photography software.
  • Edited and the distributed all selected and unselected images.
  • Responsible for controlling focus, lighting, and gray balance through the digital camera software.
  • Completed the rough edits to narrow the image selection down prior to development.
  • Collaborated with other photographers to test backgrounds, lighting, camera techniques, equipment and equipment calibrations.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Photography, 1993
 Florida International University

 

 

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