Elena Cole
Winston Salem,North Carolina
Summary
Committed Photographer/Illustrator with special strength in directing shoots with others and social media management. I thrive in the production and editing side of image making and hold great dedication to making photos aesthetically fitting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Student Photography
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed the setup of lighting equipment while fine-tuning camera settings for optimal image capture.
- Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Conduct interviews with subjects of a photoshoot to ensure comfort level during the session.
- Ensure safety of people involved in photo sessions by following all applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist in planning setup of shoots including location scouting.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Applied advanced editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications to optimize photo presentation.
- Review proofs with clients to determine which images should be printed or published.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO05-2025
Skills
- Post-processing proficiency
- Lighting mastery
- Advanced Camera Skills
- Image Editing Expertise
- Model Direction
- Styling and Wardrobe
- Large format printing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Photography
- Digital illustration
- Social media content creation
- Strong Visual Storytelling
Affiliations
- I also manage my own social media small business in illustration.
- I work in art content creation.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Photographer
Student Photography
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Kansas City Art Institute
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