Objective

To apply for the fashion photography position, as it is an exciting opportunity to be involved with! I have an interest in this job as I have ten years of experience working with clients of all types and sizes in both low and high volume commercial fashion photographic experience. My photographic and editing skills also include the pre-planning/coordinating for a shoot, post production processing, and designing a photographic project in several different types of photography. These areas have been in; fashion and couture, children’s fashion and couture, food, fitness, and dance. My experience has been in freelance commercial work, both in and out the studio. I would be a great fit for this position as I am able to work automatously with little direction, highly motivated, and enjoy creating a photography shoot from the ground up. I also have had commercial work with social science website design and social media in photographic work and publication.

Experience

Photographer January 2008-Present

Registered freelance commercial photography work, weddings, engagements, portraits, social media, men’s and woman’s couture, pack shots, catalogue, fashion and haute couture, scientific and biological photography, post production editing, and studio experience. I have been specializing in unique art concepts with fashion, food, and fitness. Website design, marketing, branding, design, and concepts of art exhibitions. Social media design, website design, web updates and conceptual design.

Education

SPEOS Photographic Institute January 2018-August 2018

Commercial studio and fashion photography; photographic and website design.

University of New Mexico January 2016- January 2018

Commercial Photography; art history; French; social science research website and design.

Colorado State University August 2008- August 2010

Microbiology Photography; Veterinary Diagnostic Parasitology; and Ecology

Skills

I have several detailed orientated skills that are a great fit for photography. Extensive knowledge using Adobe Light room, Photoshop, Capture One, Premiere Pro, and Excel for post production editing and a smooth work flow. I can work with and have experience working with Canon DSLR, Nikon DSLR, Full Format, and Film cameras. I have also developed, performed post production editing, and maintained websites for both photography and cinema photography. Very familiar with different advertising and marketing using social platforms such as Instagram and Facebook in an official capacity. My photography has wide range studio photography, to commercial work. I speak both native English and French, and I am a EU citizen. I am also physically fit and work out daily at the gym.

Portfolio and Work References

Instagram: mfphotographie

Behance: Michael Foust

Website: https://michaelfoust19.wixsite.com/mfphotographie

Publications and Commercial Work

Zhen and Mossi, Paris

Gallerie Layfeyette, Paris

Vouge.it, Milano

Universal Museum of Art, Paris

Conceptions Southwest Magazine, US

Kodakit, Singapore

Gaudi by Johana Hernandez, Los Angeles

Fashion Week Studio Paris Inc.

De Mode Magazine, Chicago

Mossi Couture, Paris

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