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Derric Chambers
Photographer-Videographer
Dallas,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Photographer with 5+ years of experience combining design savvy and excellent customer service to provide unique and quality photos of newborns, families and special events. Skilled Videographer with 5+ years of experience setting up and operating equipment, editing final videos and adding effects. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Operator
D.C. Luxe Photos
Fort Worth, TX
02.2018 - Current
- Dallas-Fort Worth Based Luxury Wedding and Commercial Videographer/Photographer for 5 years
- Average over 150 client session annually
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
Production Manager
Antioch Worship Center
Mesquite, TX
01.2017 - Current
- Created actionable plans to grow and maintain followers through Facebook and Instagram.
- Helped Increased Facebook follower number from 400 to 700 in one month
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Suggested and implemented new features to develop brand awareness.
- Set clearly defined goals to drive customer retention, brand awareness and website or social media traffic.
- Led monthly production meetings and weekly production calls.
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Developed promotional materials, posters and videos.
- Monitored industry trends to stay informed of innovative technology, production equipment and editing software.
Delivery Driver
FedEx, FedEx Ground
Hutchins, TX
04.2015 - 07.2020
- Delivered Packages to over 200 locations daily
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Evaluated products for damage prior to drop-off and documented reasons for returns.
- Adhered to safe lifting techniques to avoid injuries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Carried heavy trays, packages and boxes from delivery vehicle to areas designated by customers.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
My Computer Career
Dallas, TX 11 2017 - 9 2018
High - undefined
Duncanville High School
08.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
Digital camera (Canon and Nikon DSLR's) operation, lighting & design (4 years)Photography (4 years)Video Editing (10 years)
Video Production (4 years)
Filming (4 years)
Knowledge of popular social media platforms, features, and functions- Strong compositional skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Project Management
- Staging shots
- Leading production crews
- Directing experience
- Pre-Production Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision Making
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
- Filmed an Award winning Short Film called "Instafluenced"
- Qualified to publish an IMDb as a Director.
Software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve 17
- Mac OS
- Microsoft OS
- Linux OS
- Apple Logic
Interests
- Photography
- Videography
- Film Production
- Sports
- Music
Co-Own and Operate a 3,000 portrait Space
4 Years ago it was my desire to open photography space where creatives to have the freedom to express themselves without limits. After much preparation, prayer, negotiation my brother, friend, and I were able to open a natural light space in the Downtown Dallas Area in the spring of 2022.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
D.C. Luxe Photos
02.2018 - Current
Production Manager
Antioch Worship Center
01.2017 - Current
Delivery Driver
FedEx, FedEx Ground
04.2015 - 07.2020
High - undefined
Duncanville High School
08.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
My Computer Career
11 2017 - 9 2018