John Krause
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a photographer or photo editor, utilizing my
outstanding production and creative skills to improve a company's services
and profitability.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
. Thorough knowledge of digital Canon cameras and Noritsu large format
printers
. Studio and outdoor lighting equipment set-up
. MAC software & components, PC and Windows Software: Adobe Photoshop
Cs3/Cs4/Cs5, Photomatics Pro HDR Generator, Express Digital Darkroom,
Aperture 2, AutoCad, Solidworks, Pro Engineer
EXPERIENCE
Click Portrait Studios New Albany, Indiana 03/2009-
Present
Photographer/Sales
. Develop and direct photoshoots for a variety of clients: families,
infants/children, senior portraits, maternity, business, and
engagement shoots
. Set up lighting and equipment, both inside and on location
. Present photos to clients for sale, adjusting and clarifying
anything per client's request
. Edit photos utilizing excellent Photoshop skills
. Named Employee of the Month for May 2009, the first award given
away within company
. Successfully sold the largest package to a client, 1st employee at
Click Portraits to do so
. Instituted new and contemporary senior portrait packages: poses and
editing techniques
. Maintain Noritsu and large format printer: clean, change paper,
change ink, register ink values, and properly shut down
. Create and design weekly advertisements for company
. Train new employees in proper lighting techniques, posing clients,
and Photoshop techniques
JPK Artography New Albany, Indiana
2006-Present
Freelance Photographer
. Develop photography skills such as lighting techniques, editing
techniques, and interpersonal communication
. Creatively develop and direct photoshoots for variety of clients:
model portfolios, seniors/engagement/couple sessions, children,
landscapes/cityscapes, sports, and weddings
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Work featured in Louisville based magazine Programzine, 2008
. Featured photographer of The Land Conservancy of Mchenry County
newsletter, February 2009
. Portraits featured on cover and inside of Southern Indiana Living
magazine, July/August 2009, March/April 2010 & May/June 2010
PORTFOLIO WORK
. Portfolio work can be found at http://www.jpkartography.com
EDUCATION
Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg, Indiana, 08/07-05/08,
Concentration: Design Technology