West Hollywood, CA ***** 213-***-**** ad3j2x@r.postjobfree.com

JOHN BLAINE

Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS ● Digital enhancements

● Digital design

● Creative visionary

● Photo products

● Camera Setup

● Adobe Creative Suite

● Visual storytelling

● Shot Composition

● Creative artistic vision

● Lighting techniques

● Composition

● Critical Thinking

● Decision-Making

● Visual design

● Photo Shoots

● Equipment Preparation

● Commercial Photography

● Digital Photography

● Creative vision

● Client Relations

● Location Scouting

● Equipment Setup

● Image Editing

● Adobe Lightroom

● Color Correction

● HD photography

● Budgeting and finance

● Photo editing

● Image manipulation

● Night photography

● Digital Image Creation

● Creative Thinking

● Fashion photography

● Excellent Communication

● Self-Directed

Dependable and

Responsible

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● Budgeting and finance

● Photo editing

● Image manipulation

● Night photography

● Digital Image Creation

● Creative Thinking

● Fashion photography

● Excellent Communication

● Self-Directed

Dependable and

Responsible

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● Problem Resolution

● Networking

FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER 01/2020 to Current

Jblainephoto.com Blainecompany.com, Los Angeles, CA WORK HISTORY

● Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.

● Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.

● Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.

● Captured stunning images for variety of projects. Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality photographs for various events and projects.

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Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.

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Conducted pre-production meetings with clients to set expectations and create a shared vision for the final product, ensuring successful outcomes.

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● Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies. FREELANCE HAIRDRESSER 02/1996 to Current

Blainecompany.com, Los Angeles, CA

BEAUTY CREATIVE DIRECTOR 03/2013 to 02/2022

Obliphica Professional Obliphica.com, San Antonio, TX Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.

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Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire project lifecycle, fostering long-term client relationships.

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Negotiated contracts with clients to secure profitable projects while meeting their specific needs and budget constraints.

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Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.

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Built a diverse portfolio by working with clients across multiple industries, showcasing versatility and adaptability.

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● Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry. Adapted to a variety of shooting environments and lighting conditions, showcasing creativity and technical expertise.

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● Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value. Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and maintaining focus on project objectives.

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● Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs. Organized photoshoots from conceptualization to completion, effectively coordinating logistics such as locations, models, and props.

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● Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.

● Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

● Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot. Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.

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● Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.

● Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.

● Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.

● Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback. Assisted clients in selecting the best images from photoshoots for optimal print quality and visual impact in marketing materials or personal use.

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● Styled hair, makeup and nails for customers for special events and occasions. Consistently exceeded revenue targets through upselling additional services and products based on client''s needs.

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● Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services. Increased repeat business by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current trends, techniques, and products in hairstyling.

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Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.

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● Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.

● Wrote creative briefs and coached copywriters to develop compelling content.

● Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities. Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.

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● Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.

● Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.

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● Developed style guides to promote consistent branding across projects. Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.

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● Implemented strategies for promoting campaigns on social media. Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to maintain brand consistency across campaigns.

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● Developed strategic communication and marketing plans. Directed photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations.

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Created innovative advertising campaigns that successfully generated increased brand awareness and recognition.

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● Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes. Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative marketing campaigns and visually compelling designs.

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● Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

● Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Championed a culture of creativity, encouraging team members to take risks and push boundaries in their work.

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● Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

● Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

● Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

● Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

● Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

● Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

● Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

● Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

● Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

● Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

● Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications. Valley Vocational College, City Of Industry, CA

Cosmetology, Hair And Beauty, 11/1997

EDUCATION

Vietnamese

Native or Bilingual

LANGUAGES

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