Constance Ross
Summary
Successful Photographer with solid background working with digital cameras and lenses to produce high-quality images. Adept at using natural light and modern technology with exceptional knowledge of lighting and color theory. Collaborative with artistic eye for composition.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Edible Photography Studios
02.2021 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Created images for product, food product, and events.
- Studio and prop photography, utilize specialized lighting techniques.
- SmartShooter5, Adobe Suite, FastRaw, and remote camera operations.
Freelance Photographer
Constance Ross Photography
02.2018 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
Owner/ Chef
The Braeburn Restaurant
10.2011 - 10.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Successful sale of business
- Licenses, fees, ordinances, health dept.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Founded and managed full service restaurant business, growing revenue to over $100,000 in three years.
- vendor relations, sourcing
Freelance Jewelry Designer
Self-employed
01.2016 - 02.2021
- Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
- Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
- Modified designs to meet client demands.
- Assessed pieces to evaluate quality and accuracy according to design.
- Conducted research of seasonal market trends and customer buying preferences.
- Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
- Worked with corporate clients to design appealing pieces for mass production.
- Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
- Adobe suite
- Extensive knowledge of fine and semi precious stones
- CPA cert. Pearl Specialist
- Jewelry manufacture, fine and fashion
- Hand sketching, jewelry rendering
- Mood boards, trend research
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design, Photography
Madison College
Madison, WINo Degree - Jewelry Design And Metalsmithing
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RINo Degree - Metal And Jewelry Arts
University of Wisconsin
WhitewaterSkills
- Adobe Suite
- Video
- Lighting Expertise
- Contracts
- Smart Shooter 5
- Sony Mirrorless
- Image Archiving
- Shot Composition
- Production Work
- Project Deadlines
- Manipulate Images
- Exposure Techniques
- Post-Production Editing
Affiliations
Professional Photographers of America
Certification
- Illustration CC Essentials, Adobe Training - Luminous Works, Seattle, WA
- CPA, Cert. Pearl Specialist, Cultured Pearl Assoc.
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Edible Photography Studios
02.2021 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Constance Ross Photography
02.2018 - Current
Freelance Jewelry Designer
Self-employed
01.2016 - 02.2021
Owner/ Chef
The Braeburn Restaurant
10.2011 - 10.2021
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design, Photography
Madison College
No Degree - Jewelry Design And Metalsmithing
Rhode Island School of Design
No Degree - Metal And Jewelry Arts
University of Wisconsin
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