Jessica Wiggins

Business Owner/Photographer

Jessica Wiggins Photography

Cincinnati, Ohio

04.2014 - Current

Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
Updated website content regularly according to current trends within target markets.
Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Managed a team of assistants at weddings, delegating tasks as needed.
Collaborated with brides and grooms to create unique photographs that reflected their personalities and styles.
Developed relationships with vendors, venues, and other professionals in the wedding industry.
Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
Train assistants on proper use of photography equipment and techniques used in the industry.
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.
Manage budgets related to purchasing supplies needed for each shoot.
Deliver quality products within deadlines established by clientele.
Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
Developed detailed timelines for each wedding event to ensure tasks were completed on schedule.
Attended meetings with couples as needed to discuss progress or changes in plans.
Created detailed wedding day timelines for photography sessions and ensured that all necessary photos were taken on schedule.
Performed pre-wedding photo shoots with the couples to ensure they were comfortable in front of the camera.
Provided direction to wedding party members during posed shots.