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Skills

  • Post-production editing using ServiceNow
  • Deadline-driven delivery of high-quality visuals
  • Secure access to restricted areas for exclusive coverage
  • Working knowledge of media law and intellectual property in photography
  • Experienced in cross-continental travel for photo coverage
  • Lighting techniques for on-location shoots
  • Image curation for publications
  • Output calibration for print and digital mediums
  • Conducting interviews in tandem with photo assignments
  • Experienced in travel photography

Work Experiences

  • Shot high-resolution images for use in print and on the internet.
  • Program were covered by me.
  • Uploaded photos to 13 social media platforms and wrote captions to go along with them.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environments.
  • Achieved recognition from category for excellence in global photo coverage, solidifying influencer status in the photojournalism world.
  • Boosted client visibility.
  • Created camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
  • Conducted workshops on ethical reporting in photojournalism.
  • Achieved consistent publication in 7 outlets.
  • Achieved zero incidents across 12 projects.

Summaries

  • On both digital and film cameras, effective at shooting and editing photos under duress and capturing intense moments.
  • Delivering exceptional portrait, event, landscape, and product photography skills, as well as identifying client needs and making creative suggestions.
  • With a 11-year background in producing high-quality news reporting packages and commercial video products, creative photojournalist committed to excellence.
  • Strengths in quality assurance and stakeholder engagement backed up by Miscellaneous training.
  • Photographer with a strong desire to complete each project's planned concept or desired outcomes.
  • Photojournalist with extensive experience in modern visual storytelling.
  • Photojournalist with a keen eye for detail who is adept at creating, editing, and enhancing still images.
  • Looking for a fast-paced reporting environment that places a premium on dependable service and high quality.
  • Prepared to produce engaging, shareable content for print, social media, and mobile platforms.
  • A capable team leader who can lead production teams to achieve broadcast goals while adhering to tight deadlines and maintaining journalistic integrity.

Accomplishments

  • Negotiated exclusive media passes to restricted events, allowing for unparalleled visual documentation for program, increasing readership by 33%.
  • Collaborated with team of 18 in the development of standard.
  • Edited and curated images with precise color correction and composition techniques, ensuring client satisfaction and receiving recurring engagements.
  • Worked in conflict zones, documenting humanitarian crises that were later recognized with awards by Brightline.
  • Worked closely with editors to fine-tune visual projects, resulting in 18 features in leading publications and websites.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key sources, securing access to behind-the-scenes locations that enhanced photo coverage of standard.
  • Secured additional freelance assignments by negotiating competitive rates, leading to an overall income increase of 45%.
  • Created a compelling photo essay that highlighted social issues, helping to raise awareness and support for initiative, featured in metric.
  • Trained 18 junior photographers in storytelling techniques and ethical journalism practices, enhancing team output by 67%.
  • Selected as a finalist for President's Club, 2024, for coverage of metric, recognized for narrative strength in visual documentation.

Affiliations

  • International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)
  • American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
  • Freemason
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • The Frontline Freelance Register (FFR)
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • National Writers Union (NWU) — Freelance Chapter
  • British Press Photographers’ Association (BPPA)
  • World Photography Organization (WPO)
  • Metric Photographers Collective

Certifications

  • Canon Professional Services (CPS) Membership
  • First Aid & CPR AED Certification – Cedar Works (Important for covering crisis zones)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) - by initiative
  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Basics for Journalists - standard
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • ServSafe
  • Digital Marketing Certified Associate (DMCA) - Beacon Labs
  • Advanced Media Ethics Certification - method
  • Documentary Photography Certification - Lakeside Partners

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