Katherine Thornton
Whispering Pines,NC
Summary
Creative and versatile professional with a strong background in home design, real estate, and photography. Known for a sharp eye for detail, an intuitive sense of style, and the ability to help people see the full potential of a space—whether through staging, property guidance, or visual storytelling. Experienced in working directly with clients, managing projects from start to finish, and creating meaningful, polished work that tells a story, and leaves a lasting impression.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Photographer
Fleurish Photography
Whispering Pines, NC
11.2024 - Current
- Captured high-quality images for various events and client portfolios.
- Edited photographs using industry standard software to enhance visual appeal.
- Organized and maintained photography equipment and digital files efficiently.
- Reviewed proofs from prints or digital images before delivering them to customers.
- Organized digital files into clearly labeled folders on hard drives and cloud storage systems.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands, and tripods for shoots.
- Created high-quality prints of digital images using specialized printing machines.
- Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software programs.
- Saved and archived images, and maintained a master image library for future use.
- I reviewed sets of photographs to select the best work.
- Developed creative solutions to improve the overall look of photographs.
- Edited and retouched images for various publications using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software.
Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker Patriot Realty
Manhattan, KS
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients in buying and selling residential properties within local markets.
- Conducted property showings, highlighting features and benefits to potential buyers.
- Prepared and presented market analyses to inform client decision-making processes.
- Negotiated contracts and terms between buyers and sellers to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Developed marketing strategies using social media and online listings for property promotion.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions, client interactions, and market data analysis.
- resentation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
- Coordinated with contractors and other professionals on construction projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Estimated material requirements and costs to present design to client for approval.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC05-2010
Skills
- Image editing
- Client collaboration
- Creative direction
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Visual storytelling
- Retouching and color correction
- Image editing expertise
- Creative vision
- Photo editing
- Color theory
- Visual presentation
- Design research
- Style trends
- Client communication
- Interior styling
- Interior design
- New construction support
- Floor plan development
- Style recommendation
- Adobe lightroom
Affiliations
- Currently a stay at home mom raising 3 children
- Wife
Certification
- Real Estate License(KS)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Photographer
Fleurish Photography
11.2024 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker Patriot Realty
03.2021 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Pinecrest High School