ELENA ROTT

PHOTO RETOUCHER

www.elenarott.com

*** ******** ****** ********, ******* MOBILE: +1-347-***-**** E-MAIL: ad2k6b@r.postjobfree.com New York, 10.15.2023

Dear Hiring Team,

I am writing to express my sincere interest in the Photo Retoucher position. With nearly two decades of professional experience, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse clientele, including prominent fashion brands, photographers, and creative agencies. It is with genuine enthusiasm and a deep passion for visual storytelling that I humbly believe I could offer valuable contributions to your esteemed creative team. My expertise encompasses the technical intricacies of image compositing, advanced retouching techniques, and precise color adjustments. My commitment to delivering outstanding results is underpinned by effective communication, seamless collaboration, and robust time management. With a meticulous eye for detail, I adeptly manage multiple projects with precision, all while staying abreast of evolving industry trends. Proficient in layer management, I have the privilege of transforming raw photographs into captivating visual pieces while preserving their original essence.

Utilizing industry-standard software, including Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, and Capture One, I have honed my craft to bring creative visions to life with precision and artistry. My familiarity with current trends, standards, and best practices in photo retouching, coupled with a sound understanding of various file formats and specifications for diverse output platforms, positions me as a well-rounded photo retouching professional, equally at ease with print and web applications. What truly drives me is my passion for the art of photo retouching and my unwavering commitment to enhancing images while preserving their authenticity. Thank you for considering my application. Enclosed, you will find my resume, providing a comprehensive overview of my professional experience, skills, and educational background. I am genuinely looking forward to the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications align with your organization's needs and how I can contribute to its continued success. Sincerely,

Elena Rott

ELENA ROTT

PHOTO RETOUCHER

www.elenarott.com

255 MCKIBBIN STREET BROOKLYN, NY11206 MOBILE: +1-347-***-**** E-MAIL: ad2k6b@r.postjobfree.com WORK EXPERIENCE

PHOTO RETOUCHER 2004 – 2023

Contractor for various retouching houses & photographers. Senior level, specialized in compositing & color grading, clean up, quality controller, finisher, QC, communicating with clients. Working independently, maintaining RGB, sRGB and CMYK assets, cleaning up, masking, partnering with cross functional teams. Excellent technical skills. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Capture One software. Using creative eye for a diverse range of imagery, consistent workflow across the entire job. PISTOL STUDIOS LLC, DECOY STUDIOS, PICTUREHOUSE +

THESMALLDARKROOM, BESPOKE DIGITAL, NY IMAGE STUDIO, GRIFFIN EDITIONS POST PRODUCTION, LOVELY NYC RETOUCHING STUDIO, GLOSS POSTPRODUCION, MODA OPERANDI, SONNDESIGN GMBH, MICHAEL WEINTROB PHOTOGRAPHER, TIMOPHY DUFFY PHOTOGRAPHER, CHRISTIAN FERRETTY PHOTOGRAPHER, ACE AMIR PHOTOGRAPHER, LEIGH LEDARE PHOTOGRAPHER, … .

CONTENT CREATOR 2015 – 2018

Online media content for social media, website, various sales platforms.

Responsibilities included: creating visual content, such as still life and videos of the products, retouching e-commerce imagery and editing videos.

ALBRIZIO COUTURE INC., New York

PRODUCTION MANAGER 2015 – 2018

Video & photo for social & print media, advertising campaigns. Responsibilities included: managing and overseeing photo & video productions, planning on-site production activities for the company. Delivering high quality product on time and within budget. Anticipating and responding to needs and requests from the Marketing Manager of the company. Supervising crew during photo

& video productions. Ensuring all projects are on schedule. Identifying best practices for video and evolve daily operations as necessary. Overseeing photo & video collection to ensure all media is archived appropriately and can be readily obtained.

BEAUTOPIA LLC, New York, India

PROFILE

The career of professional Photo

Retoucher Elena Rott spans

more than two decades. Rott’s

portfolio is highlighted by a wide

variety of demanding projects of

increasing complexity and

stature. They include advertising

campaigns, art exhibitions, book

projects, lifestyle and luxury

products and editorials. Rott has

collaborated closely with some

of the world’s most successful

and admired photo retouching

studios and their producers,

photographers, and their clients,

in the United States and Europe.

Elena Rott employs her decades

of experience with meticulous

care to transform an original

photograph into a compelling

image. Where it is called for, Rott

ensures that everything looks

flawless and is set in the dynamic

light, shadow, and depth that the

client’s creative brief has

specified. Rott’s mastery of these

skills, as well as her capacity to

cultivate the professional

relationships that sustain this

ongoing work with clients and

the team members.

ELENA ROTT

PHOTO RETOUCHER

www.elenarott.com

255 MCKIBBIN STREET BROOKLYN, NY11206 MOBILE: +1-347-***-**** E-MAIL: ad2k6b@r.postjobfree.com WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

EQ RENTAL ASSISTANT MANAGER 2013 – 2014

Digital, lighting & grip departments.

Responsibilities included: picking up and delivering equipment, stocking, and maintaining inventory, loading, and unloading equipment, performing maintenance to equipment.

B2PRO PRODUCTION COMPANY, New York

MANAGER 2009 – 2013

Three photo & film rental studios, including the equipment rental. Responsibilities included: determining customer studio and equipment needs. Negotiating price and volume of original orders by maximizing rate and volume. Obtaining all necessary customer information. Communicating with production for upcoming equipment requirements. Administering all aspects of rental contracts. Addressing customer questions and concerns in a professional manner to resolving issues to the satisfaction. C2 STUDIOS, Munich

GALLERY ASSISTANT MANAGER 2008 – 2009

CONTRIBUTED GALLERY, Berlin

FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER 2004 – 20013

Photographed still life, documentary, portrait and beauty, EU. DENKOU GMBH, MADAME MAGAZINE, BEAUTIFUL COMPANY,

PATRICK MOHR DESIGNER, BMW, Mercedes.

FREELANCE PHOTO ASSISTANT 2004 – 2008

Digital Imaging Technician (DIT), Gaffer EU, USA.

DIT: Responsible for the digital elements of imagery, working with the Photographers and Creative Director and the client on location, making sure that digital settings are optional of the production. Operating and adjusting medium & small camera formats (Phase One, Hasselblad, Nikon, Canon). Applying Look Up Tables (LUTs), color profiles as required. Backing up footage, ensuring file formats, digital filing and backups are following best practice. Ensuring cables, chargers, hard drives, and other requirements are well stocked and functioning. Processing RAW footage/ imagery in requested file formats (TIFF, Jpeg, PNG, PSD). Making quick composites from multiple plates to showcase a mockup of the result. SKILLS

o Capacity to retouch for a diverse

range of clients

o Advanced retouching techniques

o Photo compositing

o Photo restauration

o Color grading and color

correction

o Photography

o Writing quotes

o Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)

o Project management

o Studio management

o Photo equipment knowledge

o Lighting knowledge

o Efficient workflow

o Consistency across multiple

images

o Excellent communication skills

o Sharing knowledge

o Accustomed to deadlines

o Multitasking

SOFTWARE

o Adobe Photoshop

o Adobe Lightroom

o Adobe Bridge

o Adobe Premiere Pro

o Adobe InDesign

o Capture One

o Microsoft Word

o Microsoft Excel

ELENA ROTT

PHOTO RETOUCHER

www.elenarott.com

255 MCKIBBIN STREET BROOKLYN, NY11206 MOBILE: +1-347-***-**** E-MAIL: ad2k6b@r.postjobfree.com WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Gaffer: Responsible for managing lighting and grip, including associated resources such as labor, lighting instruments and electrical equipment under the direction of the director of photography (DP, DOP). Transporting and maintaining equipment.

GALLERY ASSISTANT MANAGER 2004 – 2005

Print & Framing Department.

Responsibilities included: Quality Control, answering phones, maintaining inventory, providing professional service to clients and artists, ensuring workspace tidiness, greeting, and assisting visitors, handling correspondence and emails, and supporting social media efforts. Framing custom picture to museum-quality standards. ROUKA GALLERY, Munich

PHOTOGRAPHER’S DIPLOMA 2001 – 2004

Practical part.

ASSAI PHOTO DESIGN, Germany

EDUCATION

PHOTOGRAPHER’S DIPLOMA 2001 – 2004

Theoretical part.

ANNE FRANK COLLEGE, Germany

GERMAN INTERNATIONAL ABITUR 1997 – 2001

Majored in: Sociology, Mathematics, German Language, Art Science. GYMNASIUM REMIGIANUM, Germany

HIGH SCHOOL 1992 – 1997

NÜNNING REALSCHULE, Germany

SECONDARY SCHOOL 1991 – 1992

No.2, KZ

PRIMARY SCHOOL 1986 – 1991

No.2, KZ

LANGUAGES

o English (great)

o German (excellent)

o Russian (fluid)

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