Adobe Photoshop
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Katherine Davy
Rio Linda,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Professional photographer and image retoucher with 10+ years of experience producing polished, publication-ready imagery across real estate, portrait, product, wedding, and commercial photography. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom with expertise in high-volume image editing, color correction, retouching, compositing, and maintaining consistent visual standards across thousands of images. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, efficient workflow management, and producing visually compelling, brand-consistent imagery in fast-paced production environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Photographer
Zillow Group
Sacramento, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Engage with agent and/or seller on site to understand their vision, preferences, and property specifics, ensuring alignment on expectations.
- Maintain clear, courteous, and timely communication with clients, agents, and homeowners during each shoot to address any questions or special requests.
- Tailor services to meet the unique needs of each property and client, providing customized solutions to highlight key features that enhance marketability.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and dressed professionally, creating a positive and efficient experience for homeowners and real estate agents.
- Deliver high-quality, edited photos within tight deadlines, helping agents meet listing timelines and maintain strong relationships.
- Address unforeseen challenges on-site with resourcefulness, ensuring that the final images meet or exceed client expectations despite any obstacles.
- Offer guidance on using images effectively for marketing, including advising on optimal photo selection and providing technical support if needed.
- Foster trust with repeat clients by delivering consistent, high-quality results and demonstrating commitment to their long-term success.
Portrait Photographer
Owner
Sacramento, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Prepare and maintain schedule
- Set pricing structure
- Explain price and package details to customers
- Market business on social media to maximize brand identity and generate revenue
- Collaborate with clients to plan shoots
- Scout locations and curate props for photography shoots
- Photograph a wide range of subjects
- Crop, edit, and color balance final images
- Archive images and maintain master library for future use
Real Estate Photographer
Redfin
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Photographed over 1,200 homes for sale to meet the online marketing and print needs of agents and their brokerage firm
- Met agents/clients on-site and performed photography sessions
- Photographed home interiors to highlight the flow of the home
- Photographed home exteriors and utilized drone capturing nearby amenities, parks, and schools
- Ensured excellent composition, angles, and positioning of each space
- Helped homeowners stage their homes to achieve the best visual results
- Coordinated with listing team and agents to align photography with listing specifications
Real Estate Phogorapher
Phixer
Sacramento, CA
07.2017 - 01.2019
Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator
United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Successfully maintained over $150,000 of personally issued equipment for over 3 years
- Properly maintained and relayed critical communication between air, naval, and ground forces
- Successfully performed set up, initialization, operation, and disassembly of workstations and performed maintenance on equipment including computer software
- Successfully operated, supervised, and performed preventive and corrective maintenance on a manual early warning network sensor system for operation and intelligence functions
- Operated and performed communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations with a 100% success rate
- Promoted from Private First Class to Specialist in February of 2012 for patriotism, valor, fidelity, and outstanding service to the military
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Processed, verified, and maintained personnel-related documentation including enlistment records, training records, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leave of absence with no loss of records
- Explained company policies and operating procedures to incoming personnel
- Kept record data for each employee including information such as addresses, absences, supervisory reports on performance, and dates and reasons for termination
Education
BA - Business Administration
Capella University
02-2018
Software
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Camera Raw
Dropbox
Google Drive
Slack
Workday
Skills
High-Volume Photo Editing
Background Removal
Color Correction & Image Optimization
Content-Aware Fill
Generative Fill
AI-assisted object removal
Workflow optimization
Exposure & White Balance Adjustments
Object Removal & Cleanup
Skin Retouching
Product & Lifestyle Photography Editing
File Management & Digital Asset Organization
Non-Destructive Editing Workflows
Quality Assurance & Brand Consistency
Product Photography & Retouching
White Background & Lifestyle Photography
Marketing Graphic Design
Brand Asset Creation
Digital Asset Management & File Organization
Certification
US FAA Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- 10+ years professional image editing experience
- Edited 20,000+ professional photographs
- 1,000+ residential properties photographed and processed
- Expert in Photoshop and Lightroom
- High-volume production workflow experience
- Efficiently manage multiple concurrent editing projects while consistently meeting production deadlines
Languages
English
Native language
Portfolio
Salve
Herbal Spray
Honey Bee
Lather Up My Coconut
Olive 'Bout That Bass
Timeline
Real Estate Photographer
Zillow Group
09.2023 - Current
Real Estate Photographer
Redfin
01.2019 - 04.2023
Real Estate Phogorapher
Phixer
07.2017 - 01.2019
Portrait Photographer
Owner
01.2015 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
06.2011 - 12.2011
Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator
United States Army
02.2010 - 06.2013
BA - Business Administration
Capella University