Emily Riddle
Manistique,MI
Summary
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls, and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organized skills eager to secure a photography position. Ready to help the team achieve their goals. I am a very ambitious and or any photography experience I can get.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Photographer
Office of Student Life Marketing/Promotions Office
2023.08 - Current
- Photograph a variety of events and special projects which include marketing/promotional content, specialized event coverage, formal headshots, and high end quality portraiture on a project by project basis
- Work with Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Photoshop
- Operate and maintain cameras, off camera flashes and grip gear
- Work collaboratively with a team of photographers, while also working independently and efficiently on schedule
- Edit RAW photographs and export them in JPEG
- Maintain file organization of projects with set office standards
- Maintain correct exposures and color balance
- Adapt the style of photography based on client requests and needs
- Participated in many events (see my portfolio via my website)
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
2020.06 - Current
- I have worked with Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop (Classes at GVSU and my own experience)
- I shoot fully in RAW & Manual
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs via Social Media
- Being in freelance photography, I cover a wide variety of photography such as portraits, multiple sports and multiple school events while I was in Highschool.
- In Highschool I was chief editor of my yearbook for two years, I photographed events like homecoming for two years, a highschool prom and multiple sports (Basketball, Volleyball, & Golf ).
- Effectively schedule and book locations for photo sessions, while also working collaboratively and communicating effectively with clients
- Being actively engaged in learning new things to get further experience with Photography
- Worked with local small business owners (Farmers Market)
- Photographed GVSU Women's Water Polo Club (new sport I have recently photographed)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2025
High School Diploma -
Big Bay De Noc Highschool
Cooks, Michigan 2022
Skills
- Effective Client Communication
- Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom/Lightroom Classic
- Location Shooting/Scouting
- Quick Editing
- 4 years of event experience
- Creative eye for details
- Very familiar with high action event photography
- Working with Studio lighting/Flashes
- Working with Canon R6 & Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Timeline
Student Photographer
Office of Student Life Marketing/Promotions Office
2023.08 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
2020.06 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Grand Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Big Bay De Noc Highschool
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