Brittany M. Solo
9317 Cedar St. D Bellflower,CA
Summary
Versatile photographer skilled in capturing compelling stories across various subjects, including breaking news and community events. Recognized for strong communication and interpersonal skills while supporting team dynamics and delivering quality visuals. Seeking to apply comprehensive experience in a permanent role that enhances community relations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer III
Los Angeles Police Department
08.2024 - 11.2025
- In this role I have learned to work in challenging situations while problem solving and producing factual images to be used by law enforcement and in court proceedings.
- I have maintained a high work ethic while serving my supervisors, peers and members of the public.
- This was an emergency hire position and I am now seeking more permanent employment.
Receptionist
Southbay Lexus
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Answering phones, attending to customers and sales personnel needs.
Staff Photographer
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Long Beach, USA
01.2015 - 08.2024
- Due to the decline of revenue in the newspaper industry the company consolidated 11 newspapers under management so I relinquished my editing duties and opted to resume my photojournalist role.
- Getting back to being behind the lens with knowledge of what editors need allowed me an enhanced perspective of the job.
- I feel that I meet each assignment, able to work with the subject and provide what is needed to my supervisors.
- I photograph a wide variety of subjects from breaking news to sports, portraits, community events and more.
- I am always professional, and punctual.
- I provide concise and factual cutline information and I write stories that engage the community.
- When asked to do so I help coworkers by gathering quotes for their stories.
Photo Editor
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Long Beach, USA
07.2011 - 01.2015
- Promoted to Photo Editor from Staff Photographer.
- As Photo Editor, I managed a staff of 7 photographers while continuing to do my own assignments, showing time-management and multi-tasking ability.
- As Photo Editor, I was responsible for giving assignments to staff photographers and overseeing their work to ensure quality control.
- This managerial role required strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to set clear expectations.
- In addition to professional awards given to me for my own work, the staff I supervised also won numerous awards from the Los Angeles Press Club and Associated Press.
Staff Photographer
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Long Beach, USA
01.1998 - 07.2011
- After graduating from college I received an invitation to work at the Press-Telegram as a lab technician, supporting staff photographers in their daily duties.
- After 6 months I was promoted to staff photographer and have enjoyed a full career telling the stories of the community through my camera.
Education
B.A. - Journalism
California State University Long Beach
Skills
- Community engagement
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer relations
- Photojournalism
- Photography
- Photo-Mechanic
- Photoshop
- Deadline management
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
References
- Sheriff Robert Luna, rluna@lasd.org, (213) 229-3000
- Josef Levy, Retired Long Beach Police Commander, current CEO Embassy Consulting Services, LLC, joe@embassycs.com, (562) 577-5874
- Kiok McCarthy, Former co-worker and friend of 30 years, (310) 507-3445
- Scott Varley, Photographer III LAPD, (310) 710-6948
Timeline
Photographer III
Los Angeles Police Department
08.2024 - 11.2025
Receptionist
Southbay Lexus
07.2023 - 08.2024
Staff Photographer
Long Beach Press-Telegram
01.2015 - 08.2024
Photo Editor
Long Beach Press-Telegram
07.2011 - 01.2015
Staff Photographer
Long Beach Press-Telegram
01.1998 - 07.2011
B.A. - Journalism
California State University Long Beach