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Kaitlin Yeh

Summary

"First Place, Best Print Magazine: 2023 California Media Award" Photo Editor and Photo Journalist. Successful at submitting edited accompaniment photos within strict deadlines. Adept at seeing beyond lens to deliver compelling stories. Ready to create exciting, shareable content for print, social media and mobile experiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Photo Editor

The Point
08.2022 - 12.2023

2023 California College Media Awards: First Place for Best Print Magazine

  • Collaborated with photographers and designers to select the best images for publication, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling.
  • Trained junior photographers on planning out photoshoots, scouting models and overseeing photoshoots.
  • Handled high-pressure deadlines with ease by implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
  • Organized shoots from planning, scheduling and styling to post-production.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Developed creative concepts for editorial spreads, resulting in visually engaging layouts that captivated readers.

Corporate Marketing Internship

Estée Lauder
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed skills for event and product photography for campaigns, using Photoshop to edit photos into pack shots
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of company events, resulting in increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.


Photojournalistic Storytelling and Visual Media

Gradient Magazine
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced storytelling through the use of powerful visuals, creating impactful photo essays for publication in print and online media outlets.
  • Conducted research on Afghanistan culture prior to photo shoots in order to communicate cross-culturally in an informed and respectful manner.
  • Worked with a Farsi translator to interview and build a friendship with recently immigrated Afghanistan family
  • Developed long-term relationships with sources, enabling access to exclusive stories and fostering trust within the community.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Integrated Media

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Dulwich College Shanghai
Shanghai, China
05.2019

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative Lighting
  • DSLR camera use
  • Expert Lightroom Proficiency
  • Strong Visual Storytelling
  • Attention to Detail

Portfolio Website

https://djam.biola.edu/kaitliny1/

Timeline

Photo Editor

The Point
08.2022 - 12.2023

Corporate Marketing Internship

Estée Lauder
06.2022 - 08.2022

Photojournalistic Storytelling and Visual Media

Gradient Magazine
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Integrated Media

Biola University

High School Diploma -

Dulwich College Shanghai
Kaitlin Yeh