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Courtney Blackett

Summary

Courtney Blackett is a commercial & lifestyle photographer based out of Metro-Detroit. Her work. has been published by publications such as Vogue Runway and Women Wear Daily. She'll receive her BFA in Studio Art at Oakland University in December 2024.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photo Assistant

Jenn Bondy
08.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for propshopping, building, and painting for campaign photoshoots for clients such as Cat's Footwear.
  • Updated inventory for incoming and outgoing client products.
  • Labeled, organized, and archived digital files for each photoshoot.

Photographer

Hope For Flowers
Detroit
02.2022 - Current
  • Ideate, light, and shoot on-body photography for many deliverables such as print, web, email and social media.
  • Maintain photoshoots on track with strong leadership skills.
  • Works closely with the owner to create quality imagery that represents the brand.
  • Edits images by retouching skin and adjusting light.

Junior Photographer

Ava Lane Boutique
Auburn Hills
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Works closely with the lead photographer and visual branding manager to create quality content.
  • Sets up the studio, tears down equipment, and maintains cleanliness of the studio.
  • Responsible for e-commerce imagery of shoes, jewelry, and other accessories.

Studio Assistant

Winship Studio
Clarkston
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided customer service and answered inquiries over the phone and emails
  • Retouched images including skin retouching and compositing
  • Managed social media, designed posters, and brochures.

Photo Intern

The Rock agency
Chicago
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Responsible for the photo department: updated signed talent's digitals to ensure clients were able to access recent photographs that would accommodate their needs for upcoming photoshoots.
  • Coordinated meetings with people interested in modeling.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
12-2024

Skills

  • Strong knowledge with both natural and studio lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Suite
  • Image editing
  • Digital Technician
  • Lighting expert
  • Capture One
  • Mac/OS proficient

Publications

  • Women Wear Daily - 08/01/23
  • MOB Journal - 04/01/23
  • Vogue Runway - 09/01/23
  • Vogue Runway - 07/01/23
  • Vogue Runway - 03/01/23
  • Vogue Runway - 10/01/22
  • Vogue Runway - 03/01/22
  • Hour Detroit - 09/01/22
  • Oakland Press - 09/01/22
  • Clarkston Newspaper - 03/01/22
  • Clarkston Newspaper - 03/01/18
  • Moevir Magazine - 04/01/21

Timeline

Junior Photographer

Ava Lane Boutique
03.2023 - 05.2024

Freelance Photo Assistant

Jenn Bondy
08.2022 - Current

Photographer

Hope For Flowers
02.2022 - Current

Studio Assistant

Winship Studio
04.2021 - 08.2021

Photo Intern

The Rock agency
09.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

Oakland University
Courtney Blackett