Diana Johnson
Queens
Summary
Creative and dedicated photo editor with experience in photojournalism and marketing material development. Expert understanding of digital photography and computerized editing programs. Strong teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with photographers, editors, managers and clients. Proven history of meeting client objectives for final photographic products while improving the efficiency of the editing process.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Editor
Warner Media
New York, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Analyze photograph requirements from clients to determine appropriate lighting, color, tone and overall aesthetic prior to editing.
- Communicate directly with marketing executives to determine photographic requirements for promotional materials, maintaining 95% of client satisfaction.
- Use digital editing programs to modify files to meet requirements for the final product.
- Participate in monthly marketing campaign planning meetings to suggest new themes and promotional photo ideas customized to the client's stated objectives and budget requirements.
- Create a new client feedback process, reducing 65% of the number of change orders, improving editing efficiency and increasing overall productivity and customer satisfaction.
Assistant Photo Editor
Sfx Entertainment
New York, NY
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Worked side by side with the senior photo editor to modify and enhance over 500 photographs to meet project specifications set forth by managers and clients.
- Participated in one-on-one mentorship program to improve editing skills by learning directly from senior editing staff.
- Provided support for five photographers as needed, including communicating new and updated requirements for photograph subjects and composition and retuning constructive feedback following the editing process.
- Utilized photo editing software to adjust lighting, tone, focus and other elements to produce the required final product.
University Newspaper Photographer
The New School
New York, NY
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Used DSLR camera equipment and accessories to take photographs as required by the editor.
- Adjusted aperture, shutter speed and camera location to create desired photographic effects.
- Determined quality and quantity of available light and used flashes, reflectors and other equipment to adjust the light as necessary to improve photographic conditions.
- Photographed an average of 12 events per month and edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
Education
Master of Science - Media Management
The New School
New York, NYBachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
The New School
New York, NYSkills
- Photo edits
- Photography tools
- Strategic planning
- Digital design
- Adobe Lightroom
- Web applications
- Time management
- Communication
Conference Attendance
- What's New at Post Production Word, New York, NY - (2022)
- Protect Your Work in 2022: What You Need to Know About Copyright Registration, American Society of Media Photographers - (2022)
- Photo Edit Summit, New York, NY - (2021)
- Advertising Week, New York, NY - (2021)
- Photography and Photo Editing Annual Conference, New York, NY - (2019)
Honors and Awards
- International Street Photography Awards, winner - (2018)
- Earned Photograph of the Year Award based on votes of the student body for picture quality and composition. - (2013)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) - (2021)
- Professional Photographers' Society of New York State - (2019)
- Photographic Society of America - (2018)
Certifications and Licenses
- Certificate in Digital Photography and Retouching - (2021)
- Digital Image Editing Certificate - (2019)
- Certified Photo Editor Professional - (2018)
- Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) -(2017)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Thorough understanding of modern photography equipment, including DSLR cameras.
- Excellent artistic eye and ability to modify numerous photo elements to create a final product that meets composition, lighting and aesthetic requirements.
- Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom, AfterEffects and Microsoft Office applications, including Access.
- Excellent teamwork skills to communicate with photographers and improve collaboration to make the editing process more efficient.
- Knowledge of advertising, sales and marketing principles to understand desired results for promotional materials and create final products that meet the client's intended purpose.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
I like to explore different art mediums; for example, I enjoy painting with watercolors and am currently taking a ceramics course. I also play the piano and spend the weekends cooking and baking. My volunteering hours include teaching a Photography 101 course at the local recreation center.
Timeline
Photo Editor
Warner Media
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Photo Editor
Sfx Entertainment
10.2012 - 01.2016
University Newspaper Photographer
The New School
01.2010 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Media Management
The New School
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
The New School