Summary
Education
Work History
Interests
Skills
Languages
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Kayla  Henry

Kayla Henry

Johnston,IA
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Summary

As a professional photographer, I can bring a great imagination and powerful creativity. From my experience, I can capture your special moments of your special events. My pictures will last through generations. I can demonstrate my range of skills from composition and lighting to tones and colors. Nothing is impossible when it comes to capturing these moments, moments of growth to look back on for years is what I Strive for !

Education

Associate of Arts - Photography

Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA
05-2026

Professional Development: Principle to digital photography, Operations of a mirrorless camera, how to set Shutterspeed, Aperture, & ISO, and what all this means in lighting techniques used in all lighting scenarios.

Relevant Coursework: In-Studio, Relevant Coursework: PhotoShop & Social Media For Photography.

Professional Development: Commercial I, providing knowledge in how to set up product photography/ Lifestyle photography.

Relevant Coursework: Architectural Photography & Portrait I Photography, Relevant Coursework: Commercial II Photography & Portrait II Photography



Work History

Event Photographer

K.J Photography
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Scheduled and booked location for photo session, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Offered image selection of 109 photographs to help client choose 43 of best photos from shoot.
  • Communication with client about the turn around for when final post-production would be completed and when to receive there captured moments.
  • Digitally edited & toned 43 photos making sure to put clients preferences into the style of editing. Meeting deadline of product to be delivered.

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Student Volunteer

Hopes Prom & Bridal
11.2024 - 11.2024

Taking photographs of High-school- sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in designed dresses made by Hopes Prom & Bridal.

  • Preformed camera set up in lighting techniques to capture stunning photos of make-up being done before gowns are put on.
  • Moved in different angles to provide detailed shots of hair being done and emotions captured with setting being adjusted.

Through this experience in volunteering to photograph senior prom advocates that choose from a wide variety of dresses, taking away a learning experience that helped:

  • Gained knowledge in posing and communication to the model in small adjustments in posing.
  • The build of my portfolio gathering 325 photos, using the best images from the session, editing and toning to enhance the images.
  • Moving in a fast environment switch from model to model capturing correct composition.


Photographer

Dotson Family
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
  • Offered image selection of 75 photos to help client choose 15 best photos from session, to digitally edit to enhance appearance.
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.

Interests

  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Music
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Creative Writing
  • Gym Workouts
  • Dancing
  • Cooking
  • Road Trips
  • Food Photography
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • Reading
  • Astrology
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Skills

  • Detail orientation
  • Problem-solving
  • Client communication
  • Adobe photoshop
  • Digital photography
  • Creative artistic vision
  • Social media marketing

  • Strong compositional skills
  • Client relationship building
  • Strong editing skills
  • File organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible schedule

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
ASL
Limited Working

Timeline

Event Photographer - K.J Photography
12.2024 - 12.2024
Student Volunteer - Hopes Prom & Bridal
11.2024 - 11.2024
Photographer - Dotson Family
09.2024 - 10.2024
Des Moines Area Community College - Associate of Arts, Photography

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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