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Imani Lewis

Freelance Photographer
Houston,TX

Summary

Hardworking, freelance photographer, skilled in portrait photography, event photography, and concert photography. Shot and edited two editorial photoshoots with individual models who were featured in OutSmart magazine. Photos taken at select events have been featured in Dalton DeHart's archival website.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Photography Intern

OutSmart Magazine
05.2024 - Current
  • Scouted subjects for editorial photoshoots and develop rapport with subjects to capture compelling images.
  • Organized and coordinated 2 photoshoots with selected subjects featured in articles for magazine.
  • Photos taken were published alongside articles written by me.
  • Coordinated with Creative Director to execute studio photo shoots, and selecting images for upcoming publications.
  • Digitally edited photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and produced visually stunning photos for publication
  • Communicated with subjects to ensure optimal lighting, poses and angles

Associate Event Photographer

Dalton DeHart Photographic Foundation
05.2024 - Current
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Collaborated with lead photographer on covering and photographing 6 events.
  • Participated in post-production tasks including sorting, selecting, organizing, and archiving over 300 images for editing.
  • Engaged in ongoing learning opportunities to expand knowledge of photography techniques and industry trends.
  • Covered 5 events without supervision, including local concerts, community events, and local markets.

Photography Assistant

Jamie's Photography Studio
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down of studio equipment, ensuring efficiency and optimizing the photographer time.
  • Supported photographer with setting up shots, including lighting, flashes and backgrounds for shoots.
  • Collaborated with lead photographer to select and edit images for clients.
  • Completed digital edits of photographs using Adobe lightroom, including retouching and adding digital effects.

SMART Mentor

The Honors College at University of Houston
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Mentored four, 8th grade students at selected partner schools associated with the Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan, meeting twice a week.
  • Assisted mentees on STEM coursework by researching the school's curriculum and creating lesson plans for mentees.
  • Lead one tutoring session in front of 15 mentees every week.
  • Coached mentees in standardized testing strategies that ensured success, and had 100% of the assigned mentees pass the state mandated STAAR test.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2019 - Current

Skills

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, especially Photoshop and Lightroom

Skilled with digital medium format cameras including Nikon and Canon cameras

Strong eye for detail and composition

Ability to capture the perfect moment while shooting on location or in studio settings

Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Able to capture on the field photos in many adverse settings

Timeline

Photography Intern

OutSmart Magazine
05.2024 - Current

Associate Event Photographer

Dalton DeHart Photographic Foundation
05.2024 - Current

Photography Assistant

Jamie's Photography Studio
03.2024 - Current

SMART Mentor

The Honors College at University of Houston
08.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Houston
08.2019 - Current

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