Johnny Q
New York,NY
Summary
Creative Photographer with record of accomplishment in producing attractive and technically strong imagery mainly focused on portraying the subject's identit via visual storytelling. Customizes approaches based on project or client requirements, medium and planned use. Expert in composition and editing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Photographer
House Of Yes
Brooklyn, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Selected and assembled equipment and required background properties.
- Performed maintenance tasks to keep equipment working properly.
- Selected and adjusted subjects, equipment and lighting to achieve desired effects.
Event Photographer
The Q
Manhattan, NY
07.2022 - 01.2022
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work.
- Created artificial light using flashes and reflectors.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Determined project goals, locations and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
Lead Photographer
Uninvited Studios
Brooklyn, NY
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Facilitated general office operations by scheduling appointments, keeping books and ordering supplies.
- Selected and assembled photography equipment and required backdrops.
- Served as field producer to coordinate scenes.
- Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs using Adobe's Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, Rush among other editing software.
- Took pictures of individuals, families and small groups in studio or on location.
- Set up, mounted or installed photographic equipment and cameras.
- Tracked studio inventories and ordered new supplies when needed.
Archives Technician
David LaChapelle LLC
Manhattan, NY
12.2012 - 09.2015
- Created content for social media sites with goal to increase visitor attendance.
- Developed organizational systems for newly digitized content to streamline usage.
- Copied records and documents to digital format to preserve data and history.
- Studied the artist and gallery systems to maintain accuracy and in-depth knowledge of museum topics.
- Prepared recordkeeping systems and procedures for archival research and for retention or destruction of records.
- Selected and edited documents for publication and display .
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Digital Arts
Roberto Mata Photography School
Caracas, VenezuelaSome College (No Degree) - Archive Intern. 2012-2013
David LaChapelle LLC
Manhattan, NYSkills
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Image Archiving
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Critical Thinking
- Image Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Social Media
- Photo Processing
- Relationship Development
- Payment Processing
- Camera Setup
- Digital Photography
- Color Correction
- Large Format Printing
- Lighting Expert
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Photography work selected to be featured in New York Mag, TimeOut, Incstint, Rocket among other magazines along with an upcoming exhibition.
Timeline
Event Photographer
The Q
07.2022 - 01.2022
Event Photographer
House Of Yes
04.2022 - Current
Lead Photographer
Uninvited Studios
04.2016 - 04.2019
Archives Technician
David LaChapelle LLC
12.2012 - 09.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Digital Arts
Roberto Mata Photography School
Some College (No Degree) - Archive Intern. 2012-2013
David LaChapelle LLC