Objective

To work for a publication as an editorial photographer and/or photo editor; my work experiences and internships in photography and graphic design have allowed me the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and workplace skills needed to succeed in this field.

Work experience

Photographer - KrisLiz Photography

May 2015 - present

● Krisliz Photography’s main focus is to capture weddings and engagements in the New Orleans area

    ○ Photograph event

    ○ Assist with photographer duties as needed at each event

    ○ Responsible for ensuring event day runs efficiently for the lead photographer

    ○ Assist with lighting for shoot, gathering clients to be photographed

Owner - RebeccaLynDesigns

​March 2014 - present

● Jewelry making is a hobby that I share with the public through Etsy.com

    ○ Always use genuine stones and semi-precious gems

    ○ Designs include earring, necklaces, bracelets

    ○ All products are photographed and edited to post online

Editorial Photography Intern

November 2014 - March 2015

● Magazine focus is photographing events in around Charleston to be featured in each magazine

    ○ Photographed people, businesses, charity events, festivals and more

    ○ Learned valuable studio skills--lighting and product photography

    ○ Post-processed my images and frequently co-workers images

    ○ Assist with graphic design assignments as needed

Photographer - Duca Studio

March 2014 - November 2014

● Studio focuses on weddings and engagement sessions

    ○ Photographed events

    ○ Attended clientele and sales meetings

    ○ Responsible for ensuring event day runs efficiently for the lead photographer

    ○ Assist with lighting and gathering clients

    ○ Post-processed my own images

Photography Intern - LeahAndMark & Co.

​May 2013 - August 2013

● Studio focuses on various events and sessions

    ○ Assist at wedding, charity events, festival, and portrait sessions

    ○ Gained real-world experiences by interacting with clients, performing in a high stress environment

    ○ Accountable for editing my work and keeping blog up to date

Demo Representative - The Green Goddess Group

​May 2012 - May 2013

Languages

ENGLISH

HTML/CSS 

 

Skills

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITING 

VIDEO EDITING

GRAPHIC DESIGN

SOCIAL MEDIA

MICROSOFT WORD

POWERPOINT

EXCEL

MAC & PC

JEWELRY MAKING

Gear

CAMERAS

Nikon D610

Nikon D5000

Nikon FE (35mm film SLR)

Zenza Bronica ETRS  

Polaroid SX-70 AF Land Camera Polaroid Spectra Pro

 

LENSES/ACCESSORIES

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens

Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon SB-920 AF Speedlight

Neewer TT560 Flash Speedlight

Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG

 

Download Resume

2010 - present

2010 - present

● Business focuses on sales within the natural products industry

    ○ Learn and memorize over ten product lines available in the nature products industry

    ○ Products ranged from skin/body care, electrolyte drinks and make-up

    ○ Gained key skills in time-management and organization

    ○ Increased sales by engaging customers during product demonstration

    ○ Responsible for completing forms and sending reports to demo coordinator

Education

Savannah College of Art & Design

​December 2015

Certificate: Digital Publishing

University of South Carolina

May 2013

BA Journalism and Mass Communications

    Major:  Visual Communications

    Minor:  Photography