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Desmond Sullivan

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic Photography Assistant with Shadi Dunkin / AKS Photography, skilled in creative concept development and lighting setup. Proven ability to collaborate with clients and troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring seamless photo shoots. A detail-oriented team player, adept at maintaining equipment and improvising techniques to enhance visual storytelling.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Photography Assistant

Shadi Dunkin / AKS photography
Austin, TX
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Assisted photographers with setting up lighting equipment, backdrops and props for studio shoots.
  • Ensured that all safety precautions were followed while working on location at various sites.
  • Transported equipment between locations when necessary for onsite photo assignments.
  • Provided technical support when needed by troubleshooting any issues that arose during a shoot.
  • Maintained photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lights, tripods.
  • Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
  • Developed creative concepts and themes for photo shoots in collaboration with clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

L.C. Anderson High School
Austin
05-2026

Skills

  • Creative thinking
  • Client collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Lighting setup
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Visual storytelling
  • Fluent with power tools
  • Team player

Affiliations

  • Marching Band Leadership
  • Volunteer work in Appalachia
  • Rugby club

Timeline

Photography Assistant

Shadi Dunkin / AKS photography
11.2023 - 03.2025

High School Diploma -

L.C. Anderson High School