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Carolyne Holland

Photographer
Louisville,KY

Summary

I love and value the spontaneity of photographic work, and in many ways, I consider this aspect a key to achieving striking and uncompromising results. Every person photographed has a unique story to tell, and aiming to provide all subjects a comfortable space in which their true essence is allowed to shine through.

People and lIfestyle photography are a fIrst passion, but with many years of experience and several other photography styles, I've become a dedicated multi disciplined photographer. Highly-skilled and driven to fulfill planned concepts or desired results for projects. i am Flexible and skilled at tackling obstacles while meeting creative goals.

Louisville, KY based, originally from Edinburgh, Scotland (Dual Nationality), Owner of Simply Irresistible Photography. Displayed in a variety of publications and magazines, notably, London Times Sunday Magazine, Vogue Magazine Spanish edition, Rosemary Kingsland- Author portrait- Book jacket, Southwest Airlines Magazine, Algorithm's For Dummy's-Author portrait-Book jacket, Southern Living Magazine, Rugby Magazine, Collages Magazine, Special Occasions Magazine, Home Plans Magazine, Builder House Plans. Other clients include KET, Eagle Steel, Batesville Casket, Steel Technologies, GE, Hatcliff Construction, Lincoln Windows, Langford Learning Centers, The Grove, Davishire Interiors, Southern Creations (landscape designer), The Wizard of Paws, Youth Performing Arts School (fund raising promo), Atherton High school Dance Teams and numerous individual clients.

I am excited to be shooting across many genres of photography for top clients both old and new.

Please do get in touch if I can get involved with any upcoming projects.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner and Self Employed Photographer

Simply Irresistible Photography
Louisville, KY
09.1994 - Current
  • Photograph fashion, commercial, dancers, weddings, photojournalism, headshot and portrait work in studio and on-location
  • Manage daily operations of working studio, including but not limited to: administrative work (scheduling appointments, filing and archiving image files and client paperwork), meeting with clients, maintaining books and filing taxes, hiring and acquiring assistants for photo shoots, blogging, HR, marketing, public relations and creating estimates for projects
  • Direct creative teams (make-up artists, hair and wardrobe stylists) when collaborating with different agencies and clients
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting for all on-location and studio shoots. Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Retouch and edit photographs using Apple software and Adobe CS6
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends

Dance and Fitness Instructor

Studio IV
Murfreesboro, TN
09.1992 - 05.1993
  • Created unique choreography for classes.
  • Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
  • Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Greeted incoming students and answered questions to offer welcoming atmosphere.
  • Kept class areas clean, neat and free of distractions.

Dance and Fitness Instructor

Hogarth Health Club
London, England, England
10.1989 - 09.1992
  • Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
  • Evaluated individual participants to assess conditions and develop suitable training programs.
  • Greeted incoming students and answered questions to offer welcoming atmosphere.
  • Provided tips on course safety and watched students for signs of fatigue and injury.
  • Created unique choreography for classes.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Kept class areas clean, neat and free of distractions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications/ Photography

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
09.1983 - 08.1988
  • Majored in Photography with Minors in Speech and Theater and Dance
  • Elected President MPAC/ Murfreesboro Performing Arts Club
  • Completed Internship, Jack Greene Equine Photo Specialist Tennessee USA
  • Professional Development, Sidelines Newspaper
  • Completed Apprenticeship, John Mason Photography England, UK
  • Member of Professional Photographers of America / PPA

Skills

Medium format film cameras, Mamiya RB67, Mamiya 645, Minolta 35mm

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Timeline

Owner and Self Employed Photographer - Simply Irresistible Photography
09.1994 - Current
Dance and Fitness Instructor - Studio IV
09.1992 - 05.1993
Dance and Fitness Instructor - Hogarth Health Club
10.1989 - 09.1992
Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications/ Photography
09.1983 - 08.1988

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