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DOMINIQUE COMERIE
Miami,FL
Summary
Creative and highly skilled Fashion & Wedding Photographer with a strong background in content creation, brand storytelling, and high-end visual production. Specializing in luxury, editorial, and lifestyle photography, I bring a keen eye for detail, lighting, and composition to every project. With a decade of experience, I have successfully built a thriving photography business, providing captivating imagery for weddings, brands, and influencers while maintaining a client-centered approach.
Expert in directing on-set, creative concept development, and high-end photo retouching, I craft visually compelling images that resonate with audiences and elevate brand presence. Adept at working with diverse clients, from engaged couples to fashion brands, ensuring a seamless, professional, and elevated photography experience. Passionate about delivering timeless, high-quality visuals that tell powerful stories while utilizing the latest trends in social media marketing and visual branding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHER
DLC Innovation
02.2018 - Current
- Wedding and event photography
- Sales
- Remained up-to-date on photography trends, providing new approaches that increased photoshoot speed by 1.5 hours
- Sharpened knowledge of Photoshop, photo retouching, photo manipulation, color correction, cloning, and digital camera use
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through exceptional editing skills, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Conducted pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients' needs and preferences for optimal results.
- Showcased diverse photography styles for clients to choose from, increasing portfolio versatility.
- Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
- Served a diverse range of industries, including weddings, corporate events, fashion shoots, and family portraits.
- Enhanced brand visibility by executing compelling photo shoots for marketing materials.
- Fostered creative environments during shoots, making subjects feel comfortable and natural, which improved photo quality.
- Cultivated diverse portfolio that showcased versatility across various photography genres, attracting broader client base.
- Conducted market research to stay ahead of photography trends, integrating new styles into shoots to keep offerings fresh.
- Maintained photography equipment, ensuring gear was in optimal condition for all shoots.
- Expanded service offerings by integrating drone photography, meeting growing demand for aerial shots.
- Implemented backup strategies for photo shoots, ensuring no critical moments were missed due to equipment failure.
- Achieved consistent quality in challenging lighting conditions, utilizing expert knowledge of lighting equipment and techniques.
- Leveraged natural light to enhance mood and atmosphere of photographs, resulting in more dynamic and engaging images.
- Tailored photography packages to meet unique needs of each client, resulting in high client satisfaction rates.
- Managed social media accounts, showcasing portfolio and attracting new clients through engaging content.
- Streamlined photo editing process, significantly reducing turnaround times for client projects.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually cohesive marketing materials.
- Conducted detailed pre-shoot consultations to understand client needs, leading to highly personalized and satisfactory outcomes.
- Increased social media engagement with captivating images that told compelling stories.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering well-composed and visually appealing photographs for events.
- Enhanced team efficiency by leading workshops on advanced photography techniques and software.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective solutions for photography equipment and software.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in high rate of repeat business.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
- Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Managed team of photographers for special projects.
Photographer/Video Production Manager/Creative Director
Susan Delawar Studios
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Developed and oversee projects in early stages of production
- Finalize content creation and oversee clients edited videos
- Pose and direct subjects and objects and assist with lighting and clients on all social events and photo shoots
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Associates - Science
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE05.2012
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Lighting
- Posing
- Digital Photography
- Problem-solving
- Video editing
- Social media
- Retouching and color correction
- Creative artistic vision
- Project management
- Social media promotion
- Visual storytelling
- Client communication
- Fashion photography
- Adobe creative suite
- Creative visionary
- Image editing expertise
- Collaborative attitude
- Post-processing proficiency
- Equipment preparation
- Location scouting
- Photojournalism
- Marketing and branding
- Styling and wardrobe
- Sales expertise
- Marketing strategies
- Website management
- Branding strategies
- File organization and management
- Workflow automation
- Lighting setup
- Social media strategy development
- Branding management
- Flash photography
- Art direction
- Product photography
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
Interests
Timeline
LEAD CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHER
DLC Innovation
02.2018 - Current
Photographer/Video Production Manager/Creative Director
Susan Delawar Studios
01.2011 - 01.2019
Associates - Science
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
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