Photographer

VALENTIN RADEV

**** ********* ******, ***. **, Reston, VA, 20190

Tel.: 703-***-****; E-mail: *******@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging, professional, and skill enhancing position in the Digital Photography Field.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A highly talented photographer with over 20 years of solid experience in providing specialized digital photographic and routine conventional assistance. Profound technical expertise and creativity in producing and preserving images that paint a picture, tell a story, and record an event. Areas of proficiency:

• Excellent broad knowledge of photographic processes, methods and technologies. Sound ability to judge and correct digital prints and proofs for color, contrast and density.

• Strong knowledge and ability to use a variety of cameras and equipment (digital and film), including large format, medium format and 35mm, copy stand, electronic strobe, continuous lighting and diffusers.

• Ability to use cross platform computers and operating systems, and graphic and imaging applications. Excellent knowledge of computerized processes for scanning photographic media (slides, transparencies and film) to produce digital images on photo compact discs (CD's) and the specialized software photo editing applications to manipulate, save and print images stored on photo CD's. Extensive knowledge of Photoshop.

• Excellent knowledge of the computerized processes and systems that are used to scan, or digitally capture images onto CD's, DVD's and other media. Knowledge of methods and issues related to using a variety of digital scanners and printers and other devices.

• Demonstrated ability to organize time and schedules efficiently.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

10/2016-PRESENT Market Source Baltimore/DC

10/2008–PRESENT SYNETIC THEATER Arlington, VA

10/2008–PRESENT CLASSIKA THEATRE Arlington, VA

05/2007-PRESENT STARSSTUDIO Herndon, VA

05/2007-PRESENT AMBASSADOR THEATER Washington, DC

Photographer

• Photographs live performances for publishing and advertizing.

• Prepares DVD with slideshows of theatrical productions.

• Creates photo shots and completes photo editing for archive.

• Makes headshots of actors.

06/2006–PRESENT MEZMORIZED PRODUCTIONS New York, NY

Design Photographer

• Provides photographic services for church, school, family and corporate events.

• Performs photography for weddings, baptismals, and other celebrations.

• Prepares photo shots for real estate portfolios.

• Contributed photo materials to www.petkoradilov.com

07/2004–06/2006 BEKO ASSOCIATES Sterling, VA

Design Photographer

• Photographed objects and construction elements to produced color prints intended for work quality evaluation purposes.

• Documented and archived construction details during various stages of the project cycle.

• Created and organized project portfolios.

1996-2004 NATIONAL ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Sofia, Bulgaria

Photographic Lab Manager

• Responsible for the archeologically related picture achieve data.

• Photographed archeological excavations for scientific researches and studies.

• Evaluated the technical requirements of complex projects.

• Participated in creating numerous scientific archeological materials.

• Consulted with gallery staff to gather information about gallery projects and developed an understanding of the technical and artistic objectives of a project. Determined appropriate techniques and methods as well as time needed to complete assignments and projects.

1990-1996 MINING AND GEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Sofia, Bulgaria

Photographic Lab Manager

• Shoot pictures [+Macro] of rocks and minerals for science and educational purposes.

• Responsible for picture achieve data maintenance and updating.

• Photographed geological excavations for scientific researches and studies.

• Participated in creating numerous scientific geological materials.

1981-1990 SCIENCE AND TECNOLOGY MAGAZINE Sofia, Bulgaria

Photographer II

• Photographed special events related to scientific researches and studies.

• Planned the composition of the photograph; selected the appropriate technical approach, equipment and accessories.

• Participated in creating numerous scientific materials for the magazine.

EDUCATION

College of Photography and Publishing Sofia, Bulgaria

B. A. Degree in Photography

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