Photographer, Digital Retoucher Resume Example Admiral Yacht Charters

PHOTOGRAPHER, DIGITAL RETOUCHER

Skills

·Precise skin cleanup without removing natural and essential textures

·Skilled reshaping of figures and features to achieve maximum aesthetic effect while preserving believability

·Comprehensive understanding of advanced selection techniques and modifiers

·Skilled in using all latest software

·Expertise in color theory and color correction, matching to prints, products, reference files, and swatches

·Advanced composting of complex elements, including figures, objects and environments

·Masterful selection and application of blending modes to groups, layers, and tools

Accomplishments

Digital Retoucher Digital Retoucher who can successfully create any kind of photo effect understanding complex customer instructions Achieve a superior rate of client satisfaction by providing a customized approach for each project Committed to deliver promised results and remaining true to a unique artistic vision Precise skin cleanup without removing natural and essential textures Understanding complex customer instructions EXCEPTIONAL PHOTOSHOP RETOUCHING Precise skin cleanup without removing natural and essential textures Skilled reshaping of figures and features to achieve maximum aesthetic effect while preserving believability Comprehensive understanding of advanced selection techniques and modifiers Expertise in color theory and color correction, matching to prints, products, reference files, and swatches Advanced composting of complex elements, including figures, objects and environments Skilled in using all latest software Masterful selection and application of blending modes to groups, layers, and tools.

Work History

Photographer, Digital Retoucher 01/2016 to Current
Admiral Yacht Charters – Newport Beach, CA

Plan, schedule and execute all aspects of conventional photography including ‘on-location' procedures and clinical shoots. Corporate events, Personal, Engagement and Wedding, Creatively photographing High End images in a unique and beautiful style.
Prepared files for digital retouching, Wedding Books, Portraits and packaged projects in an accessible way to facilitate timely completion. Managed quality control reviewed, evaluated, and corrected all files prior to submission to clients. Generated detailed specs of final designs. Successfully interpreted client's vision through use of self-directed research.

Art Director01/2008 to 06/2012
Del Taco – Lake Forest, CA

Directed the production of artwork overseeing that all specifications were met as per the requirements.
Developed and maintained efficient production schedules for all art produced.
Photographed, digital retouched images of brochures for all divisions, along with logos, signage and special promotional items.
supervised the creation of specific layouts for proposals.
Established and maintained good working relationships with appropriate vendors for the production of printed material advertising and marketing information for company needs nationwide.
Coordinated with product vendors, printers, and sub-contractors to achieve project deliverable.
Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography.
Generated detailed specs of final designs.
Created and resized images for wireless carrier delivery.

Graphic Designer12/2003 to 06/2007
SG Printing and Publishing – Orange, CA

Designed newspaper print ads from layout to completion.
Designed menus, business cards and T-shirt artwork Created backgrounds, colors, typestyle for circular template.
Designated backgrounds, colors and pages for product placement.
Developed art direction concepts that accurately represent clients' existing identities and executed chosen art direction to all project pieces.
Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.
Designed proposal covers and spines.
Updated computer graphic files using graphics software programs.
Created aesthetically-pleasing advertisements that complemented the products.
Created and resized images for wireless carrier delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design2005Art Institute of California- Newport Beach, CA

Graphic Design

Typography

Advanced Graphic Design coursework

Photography course

Orange County Emphasis in Graphic Design Computer and Art Design courses:

Certifications

LACP | Los Angeles Center of Photography Los Angeles, CA

California Center For Digital Arts Orange County, Ca

Certificate in lightroom

Certificate of LightRoom - California Center for Photography & Digital Arts

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Bachelor of Science : Graphic Design 2005
Orange County Emphasis in Graphic Design Computer and Art Design courses :