Charlie Dekker
Photographer
Edina,MN
Summary
Dynamic photographer with a proven track record at The Associated Press and the Daly Nebraskan, excelling in high-speed photography and client relationship building. Renowned for delivering stunning images under tight deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and enhancing visual storytelling through innovative techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Photography Intern
The Associated Press
Lincoln, NE
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Edited and retouched images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to enhance visual quality.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative concepts and themes for photography assignments.
- Managed digital asset organization, maintaining an efficient workflow for easy retrieval of images.
- Supported marketing efforts by capturing high-quality images for promotional materials and social media channels.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Freelance Photographer
Youth Hockey Hub
Bloomington
01.2023 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Owner
Dekks Photo
Edina MN
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Delivering work timely
- Working with school Athletic directors
Photographer
Daly Nebraskan
Lincoln, NE
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Captured high-quality images for campus events and news stories, enhancing visual storytelling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Media And Communications
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE05-2028
High School Diploma -
Edina High School
Edina, MN05-2024
Skills
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Quick decision making
- Strong attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Client relationship building
- Flexible schedule management
- Continuous learning attitude
- Strong visual storytelling
- Deadline adherence
- High-speed photography
- Long lens proficiency
- Professional camera handling
Accomplishments
Last fall I had the opportunity to work for The Associated Press and have my work published along side the worlds most accreted photographers, journalists and reporters at The Associated Press. I was tasked with covering collegiate volleyball in Nebraska, Lincoln.
Having worked for numerous amount of organizations including High School sports teams, covering the Huskers for the Daily Nebraskan and covering Professional Hockey for Youth Hockey Hub, producing photo stores and following the AP Style Book to write stores and photo captions.
Timeline
Photography Intern
The Associated Press
08.2025 - 12.2025
Photographer
Daly Nebraskan
11.2024 - 10.2025
Freelance Photographer
Youth Hockey Hub
01.2023 - Current
Owner
Dekks Photo
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Media And Communications
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
High School Diploma -
Edina High School