CHEYENNE MORSCHL VILLA
San Diego,CA
Summary
Veracious and determined Photographer with 8+ years expertise conceptualizing and executing impeccably crafted and captivating imagery through abundant optical narratives. Eagerly devoted to the optimum gratification of clientele while remaining authentic to individual brand spirit and creative artistic expression. Adept at thriving under pressure and detail-oriented, I have a proven record in efficiency, exquisite quality that communicates value and refined customer service. I am looking to immerse myself into your artistic community and expand my professional connections by honing my technical expertise in diverse contexts with imaginational eyes by continuing work with the vibrant and innovative artists at Raindrop.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Freelance
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Organized photo sessions in the San Diego and Los Angeles area for a variety of clientele
- Photographed eCommerce, brand product launch events, digital headshots, portrait sessions, gallery and retail store openings, concerts, graduations, weddings, engagements, seniors, pets, etc., contributing to multiple outlets where photographs would be published in various forms
- Collaborated extensively and exchanged feedback effectively with the creative team or client to create their unique visual stories, according to their brand, product or event, exceeding their desired outcome
- Meticulously retouched and enhanced images with extreme attention to detail to visual standards of the client - ensured consistency in image quality, color accuracy, and style across all product categories while maintaining and enhancing authentic brand identity and individual aesthetic
- Managed all aspects of shoots including location scouting, technical equipment, set design, lighting, post-production and file management, resulting in an efficient, streamlined process
- Work efficiently under tight deadlines, managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
- Following a detailed and methodical workflow, provided clients with a high volume of polished images within 48 hours of the event/shoot
- Stay updated on industry trends and retouching techniques to enhance the overall quality of images and customer experience
- Maintained 100% client satisfaction through exceptional customer service and a devotion to distinctive visual personality
Photography/Photo Studio Assistant
San Diego Events Photography
San Diego, CA
05.2015 - 01.2023
- Served as the primary photographer for photoshoots under the guidance of the Photo Director
- Active tethered shooting; processed raw files subsequent to
- Directed a team of 5 full-time photographers by training how to correctly process payments, fine print and oversee merchandise orders
- Supervised several group projects with tight deadlines while managing individual schedules and assignments using meticulous organization to ensure a perfect execution that meets client objectives and aligns with guidelines
- Collaborated with Photo Director, creative team, engineering personnel and vendors to streamline and launch improvements
- Assisted production team with logistical setup, product styling, prep and post production to achieve desired aesthetic effects aligned with the client's requirements
- Improvised photographic methods and techniques when under high-pressure situations
- Performed general administrative and logistical tasks by receiving, processing and managing face-to-face and online orders for photo prints and specialty items
- Coordinated with production, account and operations team members to meet project deadlines for photo deliverables
- Reported to Photo Director and corresponded with entire management team daily, also providing an emailed recap sent at the end of every day
- Assisted in the management, organization and maintenance of photography and lighting equipment
- Achieved exceeding results in an ambiguous environment with a high level of accuracy and passion for details
Photo Retoucher
Andrea Swenhoa
New York City, NY
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles during the concepting, moodboard production and shotlist creation phases
- Photographed the special event launching the "Velours" lipsticks by Jeanne Damas for Rouje Paris
- Maintained a hyper focused attention to detail, ensuring the photography met the client's objective and specific aesthetic vision
- Remained up-to-date on photography trends, providing new approaches that increased photoshoot speed by 1.5 hours
- Assisted production team with on-set support, as needed
- Scheduled studio time for photoshoots and contacted subjects and photographers
- Utilized knowledge of Adobe Suite; processing of film, raw images, start-to-finish retouching for specific editorial images, photo manipulation
- Designed client page layouts with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Directed and helped to organize content for Instagram
- Reported directly to International Brand Manager
Lead Brand Representative
Rouje Paris
New York, NY
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Worked with the representatives of several clothing brands to create collaborative concepts that remained cohesive with both brand identities
- Conducted several interviews to recruit potential employees; hired 3 ambassadors
- Established, enforced and optimized departmental procedures and goals to optimize team performance and productivity
- Consistently met or exceeded projection sales goals by introducing sales, promotions and other brand initiatives to gain customer loyalty
- Editorial spread shot for exclusive New York City 'L'hiver' collection
- Managed and created social media content, bringing overall engagement up by 33%
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Video
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (10 years Photoshop Pro, Lightroom and Bridge - including Generative Fill AI Tool & Adobe Firefly), Tethered shooting - Capture One & Digital Capture, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Canva, Mac OS X and iOS, Notion, WordPress, MS Word, Excel, Dropbox, Outlook
- Strongly educated and experienced with most Digital and Analogue camera systems
- Distinctive and innovative creative vision, producing compelling visual narratives through photography, mixed media art, writing, website design and fine art editorial printing
- Exceptional perception of unique client aesthetics to validate and amplify visual identity, while maintaining the nurturing of quality and spirit of the brand
- Strong understanding of eCommerce photo standards and familiarity with various product categories, including product, fashion, jewelry/accessories, beauty, wellness, etc
- Studio Lighting expert - Technically and stylistically
- Vigilant on-set styling skills and product placement mastery
- Expert Retouching, Color Correction, Masking, Compositing & Image Enhancement/Manipulation skills - eCommerce, Fashion, Beauty, Restoration and Archival work
- Strives in a fast paced environment using highly organized time and project/file management to prioritize and finalize multiple client assignments concurrently with the utmost efficiency - collaboratively or independently
- Prolific multi-tasker with a proactive approach to problem solving and adaptability to new processes/tools and 'on-the-spot' learning
- Extensive experience in team initiative and collaboration to conceptualize and develop ideas and designs from research to logistical setup - distinguished communication skills and receptive to feedback
- Social Media management and personalized content creation - Crafting and publishing images, videos, descriptions, articles, blogs while overseeing interactions and analyzing engagement data
- Trend forecasting - Monitoring social media trends and customer interactions to plan digital campaigns, build stronger communities and create visual content accordingly
- Extremely outgoing and driven to continue learning amongst other creatives
Publications
- Badass Prints - 'Give Me Flowers' Zine, 2018, Brazil, USA
- Rouje Paris - 'La Colour' launch campaign, 2019, Editorial, New York City, USA
- Reckless Mag - Artist Takeover, 2019, California, USA
- Yandy Lingerie - Spring/Summer launch, 2019, Italy, EU
- Badass Prints - 'Shut Up & Make Me' Zine, 2019, Clothing launch, Brazil, SA and California, USA,
- Jawbreaker - 'Veil' Zine, 2020, New York City, USA
- Pure Nowhere - Artist Takeover, 2021, California, USA
- Pinstriped Zine - Artist Collection, 'It's Never too Late for Reconciliation,' 2021, California, USA
- Pure Nowhere - 'On Sun Swallowing', 2022, California, USA
- Sunstroke Magazine - 'Volume 6', 2023, California, USA
Exhibitions
- Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery - Group exhibition, '1 in 10,' 2017, California, USA
- Varsi Gallery - Group exhibition, 'Lupe,' 2019, Rome, Italy
- Exhibition Art Space - Group exhibition, 'Oral Rinse,' 2019, New York City, USA
- School of Visual Arts Flatiron Gallery - Group exhibition, 'No Person Without a World,' 2020, New York City, USA
- School of Visual Arts Chelsea Gallery - Group exhibition, 'Mentors,' 2020, Brian Clamp, ClampArt Gallery, New York City, USA
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
Photo Retoucher
Andrea Swenhoa
10.2019 - 12.2021
Lead Brand Representative
Rouje Paris
10.2019 - 11.2020
Photography/Photo Studio Assistant
San Diego Events Photography
05.2015 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Video
School of Visual Arts
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