OBJECTIVE: To utilize my creative techniques and my finely tuned skills at lighting, photographing, and problem solving to get you, the client the best results possible from my experience and hard work.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Brooks Institute of Photography June 2005 - April 2009
Bachelor of Arts. Professional Photography with concentrations in Industrial Scientific and Portraiture Santa Barbara, CA
Parkland Community College June 2004 - June 2005
Associate of Arts. Journalism Champaign, IL
Lake County Community College June 2002 - June 2004
Associate of Arts. Journalism Grayslake, IL
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Photographer June 2005 - Present
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• Photographer for Brazilian Carnival at Couchéz for (Published Soul Brasil Magazine, 2007). www.soulbrasil.com
• Photographer for Anniversary Party (Elk Lodge 2007).
• Photographer for Stock shots at outdoor event (Lightning in a Bottle, 2008).
• Photographer for Advertisement shots at (Emilio’s Ristorante 2008), see images on www.emiliosrestaurant.com
• Photographer for Stock Food shots at (Lucky’s 2008) www.luckys-steakhouse.com
• Photographer for Stock travel shots in (Jamaica 2008)
• Photographer for Baptism (Lompoc 2009)
• Photographer for Baby Portraits (Santa Barbara 2009)
• Photographer for Baptism (Lompoc 2009)
• Photographer for Wedding (Solvang 2009)
• Photographer for Wedding (Pismo 2009)
• Photographer for Wedding (Santa Barbara 2009)
• Photographer for Advertisements for Ayers Automotive (Santa Barbara 2009) www.ayersrepairs.com
• Photographer for Art Documentation (Solvang 2009)
• Photographer for London Entertainment, “Red Carpet Event” LA 2009 Published www.theinsider.com
Beer Truck Driver May 2003 - June 2004
Losche Beverages Waukegan, IL
• Delivered Beer
• Inventory stock in warehouse and stores
• Organized materials, placed orders, and cleaned.
• Fork lift operator
• Loaded and unloaded trucks
Liquor Store Attendant January 2002 - May 2003
Gold Eagle Liquors Libertyville, IL
• Inventoried goods in store
• Maintained upkeep and appearance of store
• Assisted customers with purchases
• Stocked shelves
• Held wine tasting in store
• Trained other employees
• Received shipments
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Photography • Film • Video • Retouching • Editing • Logos • Printing • Processing • Advertising • Marketing • Graphic Design • Layouts • Web Design • Photoshop • Final Cut Pro & Soundtrack Pro • MS Word, MS Works, Excel, PowerPoint • Mac & PC • Etc.