Professional info
Graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division in 2014. Completed high school 2011 at Waterford Mott. As well as attending OCC for a small amount of time. Have a high knowledge of photography hased on schooling and research I have done outside, along with personal work. Able to easily work with people, friendly and professional. Have a great use of editing images in photoshop and lightroom.
Work experience
Photographer
2009 - present
I've been taking photographs since 2009, and have finally gotten into the process of creating my own studio. I'm currently working out of my home and on location as needed such as for: Weddings, band practice or concerts, parties, or special events. Also doing portraits with strobe lighting, reflectors, umbrellas, soft boxes, and hot lamps.
CSS.
2013 (August) - present
While working here I have been part of the life skills, art, cooking, and the community aspect of this job. I work with the developmentally disabled at a day rehabilitation center. Teaching them fun art projects, as well as basic life skills; math, reading, how to cook, safety when out in the community, as well as helping them make good choices.
Tim Hortons - Supervisor
2011 - 2013 (August)
I started at Tim Hortons; a donut and coffee shop during September of 2011 and continued to work there for 2 years. I was the supervisor of my store for the afternoon shifts as well as an occasional morning. I worked in the costumer service of dealing with any issues costumers had, professionally and calmly. Dealt well with both my other employeers and store owners.
Languages
English
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
FLASH
LIGHTROOM
STROBES
HOT LAMPS
InDESIGN
ILLUSTRATOR
DIGITAL
FILM
COMMUNICATION
MICROSOFT
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
2012 - 2014
Started at the Art Institute during the summer of 2012, and finished in 2014, with an Associates degree in photography. I having taken classes on portraiture, editorial, photojournalism, editing (photoshop and lightroom). I have also taken classes on the history of photography so I'm knowledgeable on the background of what I am doing.
Oakland Community College
2012 (Dec.) - 2012 (Jan.)
While attending OCC I took classes in psychology, english, and film photography. Have a background knowledge of how people's minds work- which works well for my photography. It helps when taking pictures of anyone; knowing how to make people relax in front of a camera.