Owner/ Lead Designer and Photographer
Amanda Laskin Photography/ Amanda Elle Designs
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Produced broad range of commercial works for different clients, using various artistic design techniques, including graphic design, product photography and editing, logo/ website design, and many completed artworks and jewelry pieces. (full list of mediums/ portfolios available upon request)
- Worked for diverse and demanding clients, including musicians (The Emotions, Earth Wind and Fire, The Chi-Lites, and The Wutang Clan), actors, real estate agents, restaurants, and other professionals in need of creative photos.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, implements performance reviews and offers constructive feedback.
- Stay aligned with sales and profit targets through analytics and market research.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environment.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements for use in print photography.
- Produced aesthetically pleasing, and fresh creative copy and content.
- Supervised wardrobe, hair and makeup needs for several people simultaneously on remote shoot location.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
