Alexander Schaffer
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a hardworking, enthusiastic, punctual, and dedicated worker who will do any job to the best of my ability. Dedicated visual artist with a strong understanding of photography equipment and techniques. Skilled in capturing and editing stunning images with a keen eye for detail. Creative and committed to telling stories through photographs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Creative Photographer with extensive experience capturing stunning images and creating visually compelling content. Innovative with a comprehensive understanding of camera settings, lighting techniques, and digital editing tools. Strong management skills and commitment to meeting clients' expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Cross Trainer
Shake Shack
Houston, TX
07.2019 - Current
- As a team member I have worked on every station
- From Cashier to dropping buns on the drill and putting then together
- I have a almost 2 years of experience in fast food.
Assistant to the lawyer
Jo Ann Schaffer Law Office
Houston, TX
01.2016 - Current
- I helped file and clean up around the office
- Also found peoples files, created notecards for them and filed them
- I also go thorugh and sort out important old documents that need to be shredded
- As well as download any files to a computer and print or scan things
- I also look for people who Mrs
- Schaffer is looking for.
Freelance Photographer
Alex Schaffer Photography
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Consulted with clients about what kind of photos I will be taking and what they expect from me.
- I presented to the client different choices that were tailored to thier preferences and requirements for the event.
- Katya Lewinubuks Birthday party
- I focused on documenting the events highlights, such as the cake cutting, speeches, opening of presents and everyone having a good time
- I paid close attention to the lighting, composition and framing to ensure that the photographs were aesthetically pleasing.
- Post-Processing: After the event, I undertook post-processing tasks such as marking the photos, selecting the best shots, editing for color correction, retouching, and ehancing the images for create a final collection of all the images that meet mine and the clients standards.
- Timely delivery I ensured that the edited photos were emailed to the client within the agreed upon timeframe allowing them to relive the memories they shared.
Freelance Photographer
Alex Schaffer Photography
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Consulted with clients about what kind of photos I will be taking and what they expect from me.
- The clients were provided with options based on their style, needs, desires, and budgets.
- Addressed questions and concerns about the shoot with the client.
- The classic style was complemented by fresh concepts and ideas.
- The photos taken were advanced and adjusted.
- Went on location to clients home to map out where I would need to stand and other lighting settings
- Photoshop and Bridge have been used to enhance, edit, and retouch images.
- Emailed photos onto a flash drive and delivered to clients.
Freelance Photographer
Schaffer's Photography
Houston, TX
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Consulted with clients about what kind of photos I will be taking and what they expect from me.
- The clients were provided with options based on their style, needs, desires, and budgets.
- Addressed questions and concerns about the shoot with the client.
- The classic style was complemented by fresh concepts and ideas.
- The photos taken were advanced and adjusted.
- Went on location to Heights Ironworks event spaces
- Photoshop and Bridge have been used to enhance, edit, and retouch images.
- Emailed or downloaded photos onto a flash drive and delivered to clients.
- Uploaded photos to clients' computers and went over all the photos taken at clients' house.
Photographer
Schaffer's Photography
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Consulted with clients about what kind of photos I will be taking and what they expect from me.
- The clients were provided with options based on their style, needs, desires, and budgets.
- Addressed questions and concerns about the shoot with the client.
- The classic style was complemented by fresh concepts and ideas.
- We went on location at the McGovern Continental Gardens in Houston, TX
- Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom have been used to enhance, edit, and retouch images.
- Emailed or downloaded photos onto the flash drive and delivered to clients.
Counselor
ERJCC
Houston, TX
05.2011 - 08.2017
- I helped teach the children in camp gymnastics
- We also played games, had a snack period, lunch, swim time etc and a open gym.
Teaching Assistant (TA)
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL
Houston, TX
09.2016 - 05.2017
- I helped the teachers plan their lessons
- Also i helped the kids learn hebrew and how to read it
- I lead the children to their activities and actively participated to get the kids to do it as well.
Education
B.F.A. in Photography -
Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX09.2023
BFA in Photography -
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05.2019
High school or equivalent in N/A -
Briarwood School
Houston, TX05.2017
Skills
- Teacher Assistant
- Fast Food (5 years)
- Food Service (5 years)
- Photoshop (9 years)
- Bridge (9 years)
- Money Handling (4 years)
- Food prep (4 years)
- Busing Tables (4 years)
- Animal Care
- Photography (8 years)
- Gymnastics (6 years)
- InDes (3 years)
- Adobe Illustrator (2 years)
- Adobe Lightroom (1 year)
- Media Encoder (Less than 1 year)
- Journalism
- Adobe InDesign (2 years)
- Adobe Lightroom (4 years)
- Adobe Premiere
Certification
- StateFoodSafety Texas Food Handlers Card, 03/2018, Present
- Driver's License, 01/2018, 03/2022
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Alex Schaffer Photography
04.2023 - 04.2023
Freelance Photographer
Alex Schaffer Photography
02.2023 - 02.2023
Freelance Photographer
Schaffer's Photography
11.2022 - 11.2022
Photographer
Schaffer's Photography
06.2022 - 06.2022
Cross Trainer
Shake Shack
07.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant (TA)
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL
09.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant to the lawyer
Jo Ann Schaffer Law Office
01.2016 - Current
Counselor
ERJCC
05.2011 - 08.2017
B.F.A. in Photography -
Art Institute of Houston
BFA in Photography -
University of the Incarnate Word
High school or equivalent in N/A -
Briarwood School