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Derek Nelson

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results.

Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.

Highly-skilled Photographer driven to fulfill planned concepts or desired results for projects. Flexible and gifted at tackling obstacles while meeting creative goals. Exceptional skill working with Adobe Creative Suite, Light Room

Personable Photographer specializing in portraits and glamour shots. Successful at posing clients and adjusting lighting for desired results. Excellent interpersonal skill puts clients at ease and produces treasured photos.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer

Self Employed Services
Orlando, Florida
10.2015 - Current
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Scheduled appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location shoots.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.

Videographer

Self-employeed
Orlando, FL
11.2014 - Current
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Used Adobe Premier to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
  • Inspected films to spot and correct problems with issues such as subject movement and distance changes.
  • Developed studio sets and lined up furniture and props.
  • Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
  • Operated cameras for film and photography on set for live production.

Education

GED -

Park West High School
The Bronx, NY
06.1986

Skills

  • Photo Shoots
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative Thinking
  • Image Editing
  • Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Color Correction
  • Photography and Videography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Camera Setup
  • Digital Photography
  • Exposure Techniques
  • Creative Lighting
  • Digital Image Creation
  • Photo Processing

Timeline

Freelance Photographer

Self Employed Services
10.2015 - Current

Videographer

Self-employeed
11.2014 - Current

GED -

Park West High School

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