Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Timeline
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John Sarter

Photographer
John Sarter

Summary

Successful professional bringing exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm to every photo shoot. Proficient in digital photo manipulation using adobe light room, photoshop. Experience using capture one and other software’s.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

ADVERTISING PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

FREELANCE
01.2005 - Current

Job overview

  • As a freelance photographer I handle all aspects of my work
  • Some of my other responsibilities include scheduling, pre photo shoot counseling, post processing and billing
  • Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events
  • Photographing portraits, weddings also client's products and staff
  • Conducted on-location photography sessions, adapting to various environments and lighting conditions.

HARPER FRITSCH STUDIOS
Madison, WI

STUDIO MANAGER
04.2003 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • As the studio manager my responsibilities included maintaining the studio and equipment
  • Also photographing client's products including assisting the lead photographer on large photo shoots
  • Conducted on-location photography sessions, adapting to various
  • Environments and lighting conditions
  • Set up camera control equipment, stands, and tripods for shoots
  • Used advanced lighting techniques to achieve best exposure and mood in photographs
  • Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop and
  • Lightroom to enhance image quality.

HOBBY LOBBY
MADISON, WI

FRAMER
01.2001 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • As a framer my job was to precisely cut and assemble art glass, matting and frame
  • Without damaging the sometimes very fragile artwork
  • Also, I worked with clients, helping them choose the frame and matting that worked best with their art.

Education

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

Associate of Arts from Applied, photography
09.2001 - 05.2003

University Overview

Skills

  • Photo editing
  • Strong compositional skills
  • Lighting expert
  • Large format printing
  • Product photography
  • Portrait photography
  • Digital camera use
  • Landscape photography

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Timeline

FREELANCE
ADVERTISING PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
01.2005 - Current
STUDIO MANAGER
HARPER FRITSCH STUDIOS
04.2003 - 01.2007
Madison Area Technical College
Associate of Arts from Applied, photography
09.2001 - 05.2003
FRAMER
HOBBY LOBBY
01.2001 - 01.2003
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