Barbara Pendleton
Jackson,MS
Summary
Seasoned professional photographer and photo editor with superb studio management skills. Versed in digital image manipulation with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other photo editing software. Energetic and passionate individual bringing many years of hands-on experience capturing, producing, and preserving images.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer/Photo Editor
Owner-Operator
Jackson, MS
01.1991 - Current
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Conduct interviews with subjects of a photoshoot to ensure comfort level during the session.
- Review proofs with clients to determine which images should be printed or published.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Deliver quality products within deadlines established by clientele.
- Work closely with editors and designers to create desired effects in post production editing.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Attend workshops or seminars related to photography techniques and technology advancements.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
- Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to enhance image quality.
- Conducted on-location photography sessions, adapting to various environments and lighting conditions.
- Conducted photo shoots annually, including weddings, portraits, and commercial photography.
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Manipulated and enhanced scanned or digital images using computers and specialized software.
- Edited and retouched images for various publications using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software.
- Developed creative solutions to improve the overall look of photographs.
- Sorted through hundreds of photos to select the best shots for a project.
- Analyzed customer requests and determined what type of editing was needed per request.
- Repaired damaged or outdated photos using restoration techniques such as cloning tools and healing brushes.
- Coordinated and completed photoshoots for individuals, families and small groups.
- Collaborated with graphic designers and marketing teams to produce visual content for campaigns.
- Took pictures of individuals, families, and small groups in studio or on location.
Skills
- Equipment Preparation
- Lighting expert
- Image Archiving
- Client Relations
- Excellent workflow management
- Microsoft Suite proficient
- Photo editing
- Visual design
- Shot Composition
- Retouching and color correction
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Photography
- Image manipulation
- Social Media
- Flexible creative approach
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Client Communication
- Superb attention to detail
- Location Scouting
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photograph modification
Timeline
Photographer/Photo Editor
Owner-Operator
01.1991 - Current
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