Abigael Kaelin
Photographer, Content Creator
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Creative Photographer offering expertise in sales and marketing, customer service, product promotion, administrative processes and project management. Delivering outstanding skills in portrait, wedding, fashion, event and product photography, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Presenting familiarity and experience in location shoots, studio set-up and equipment requirements. Consistently inspires others with creative insight and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
Abigael Kaelin Photography
Columbus, OH
10.2020 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Met with clients prior to shoots to discuss expectations and plans for shoot
- Developed long and short-term business needs while driving customer feedback for process improvements.
- Maintained productive professional relationships with models and families.
- Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
- Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Edited, toned, and uploaded photographs for news publications.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Freelance Product Photographer
Ryan Porter/Candier And Addicted 2 Cute
Columbus, OH
07.2019 - Current
- Photographed jewelry for Macy's website.
- Recruited models to create styled imagery for brand website and social media.
- Promptly provide brand with images upon receiving/picking up product.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Handled all aspects of shoot, including lighting, composition and photo styling.
- Created content specific to each product campaign
- Produced multiple views of each product.
- Set up product shots, including selecting props, styling, and lighting.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photos.
Freelance Fashion Photographer
Upstyle NYC
Columbus, OH
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided client with all new branding photography to elevate online presence
- Scheduled and booked locations for complex photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients, models and stylists.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
- Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images utilized on websites and promotional items.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photos.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Studio Photographer
427 Photography
Columbus, OH
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Created studio backdrop and setups tailored to holiday, event or specific request of clients.
- Specialized in family portraits, newborn and baby studio photography as well as event photography.
- Created memories that last a lifetime while driving sales and studio profits.
- Completed complex photo shoots involving large-scale events at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
Second Shooter
Nicole Dixon Photographic
Columbus, OH
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images utilized on websites, prints and promotional items.
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 07.2012 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Photography
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH 07.2008 - 12.2011
Skills
Digital enhancements
Visual design
Canon Mark II proficient
Strong compositional skills
Fashion photography
Retouching and color correction
Adobe Creative Suite
Creative artistic vision
Sales expertise
Project Management
Composition
Image manipulation
Digital Photography
Timeline
Professional Photographer
Abigael Kaelin Photography
10.2020 - Current
Freelance Fashion Photographer
Upstyle NYC
10.2020 - 11.2020
Second Shooter
Nicole Dixon Photographic
10.2019 - 10.2019
Freelance Product Photographer
Ryan Porter/Candier And Addicted 2 Cute
07.2019 - Current
Studio Photographer
427 Photography
09.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Ohio State University
07.2012 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Photography
Columbus State Community College
07.2008 - 12.2011