Fashion Photographer

Lee McVittie

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BFA 2013 RYERSON UNIVERSITY

Major: Image Arts - Photography

MA 2016 YORK UNIVERSITY

Major: Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies

Experience

FASHION & BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHER FREELANCE

APRIL 2013 – PRESENT

Create and develop fashion and beauty editorials

Work flourishingly with a diverse range of talents and personalities

Measure, arrange and control photographic equipment

Assist wardrobe and prop stylists and preparatory tasks

Complete post-production processing of images

Exceed client expectations and maintain effective branding

Clients List: Tara Rivas Collection, Promo Magazine, Pump Magazine, Toronto Women’s Fashion Week, Toronto Men’s Fashion Week, Toronto Life Magazine, Elegant Magazine, Canadian Business Magazine, Scorpio Jin Magazine, Gladstone Hotel

ASSISTANT PICTURE EDITOR CANADIAN BUSINESS MAGAZINE AUGUST 2013 – AUGUST 2016

Source appropriate imagery for print and online platforms

Attain image licenses for multi-platform use

Instigate and co-ordinate editorial photo shoots

Photograph images for editorial usage

Excellent ability to work quickly and efficiently with an acute eye for detail

Negotiate terms and conditions for licensing of images and media

Uphold creative direction for editorial shoots

Work superbly both individually and in a team setting

Ascertain props and wardrobe for photoshoots

Management and organization of media archives

ASSISTANT PICTURE EDITOR MONEYSENSE MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2013 – JULY 2016

Attain and license applicable imagery for multi-platform use

Organization and circulation of media for editorial purposes

Creation and management of digital media archives

Achieve and uphold excellent visual communication

Assemble and compose credit information for creative talent and brands

Obtain wardrobe and props for editorial purposes CONTRIBUTING PICTURE EDITOR

MACLEAN’S MAGAZINE MAY 2015 – JUNE 2016

Tenacious ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude under stress

Attain and media from multifarious sources

Obtain image and video licenses for multi-platform use

Co-ordinate time structures and terms for use from outsourced creatives

Research and ascertain props and material for photoshoots

Maintain company branding with use of visual content

Timely organization and maintenance of file archives and circulation ASSISTING PICTURE

EDITOR/RESEARCHER TORONTO LIFE MAGAZINE JUNE 2013 – JUNE 2016

Professional photo assistant on editorial shoots

Outsource and oversee creatives (Photographers, Hairstylists, Makeup Artists, Stylists)

Research and suitable imagery and video for print and online platforms

Obtain media licenses for multi-platform use

Maintenance of department budgets and guidelines

Meet short deadlines and maintain timely workflow within office

Experience calling in products and maintaining wardrobe and sample quality

Photograph images for editorial and online usage

PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN TORONTO LIFE MAGAZINE

APRIL 2013 – JUNE 2013

Research suitable imagery and video for editorial purposes

Attain editorial props and materials for photo shoots

License and source media for multi-platform use

Photograph images for online platform

Support Art Directors, Directors of Photography and Photographers in creative process

Creation, maintenance and circulation of media archives

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