Srini Somanchi
Unsplash Gallery
571-***-**** ********.********@*****.***
SUMMARY
High-energy, detail-oriented free-lance photographer with over 13 years of professional experience. Studied graphic design, photography, digital imaging and design at the TAFE institute in Hornsby, Australia. Has professional experience with in-studio and non-studio photography including architecture, nature, weddings, family portraits, corporate headshots, graduation parties, and infant/toddler shots. Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in art in terms of constantly mastering new techniques, meticulously editing photographs, and producing premium-quality final images.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Photographer Northern Virginia/DC Area 2007 - Present
●Solely covered over 50+ events (weddings, engagements, grad parties, birthdays) and was entirely responsible for scheduling times with clients, setting up lighting scenes and equipment, editing in Photoshop, and electronic delivery of photographs
●Highly proficient in communication skills and forming authentic relationships with client-base
●Large follower engagement on Unsplash (100k viewers and 400+ image downloads in one month)
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS
●D-850 Nikon Camera
●Nikon 24 to 70 mm f 2.8
●Nikon 70 to 200 mm f 4.0
●Nikon 50mm f 1.8
●Nikon 105mm f 2.8
●Nikon Speedlight SB 910
●Nikon Speedlight SB 600
●Manfrotto tripods (2)
SOFTWARE
●Adobe Photoshop
●Adobe Lightroom Classic
Also experienced in using Analog Efex Pro 2, Color Efex Pro 4, Dfine 2, Sharpener Pro 3: Output Sharpener, Sharpener Pro 3: RAW Presharpener, Silver Efex Pro 2, and Viveza 2 plug-ins
EDUCATION
Certificate 1V in Interactive Multimedia 2003
TAFE Hornsby, Australia
Certified in development of multimedia programs and websites that combine a variety of 3D animation, digital imaging, graphics, text, audio and video
Diploma in Graphic Design 2002
TAFE Hornsby, Australia
Studied photo imaging as part of the curriculum and ranked 1st in all photography and post processing projects.