Kevin Hofer
Seattle
Summary
Seasoned photographer and retoucher with over 15 years of experience, specializing in studio environments and high-volume product photography for platforms like Amazon, Filson, and SanMar. A passionate team player, I bring creativity, precision, and enthusiasm to every project. I value character as much as talent, fostering strong collaborations and a positive work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
- Traveled to 35+ countries photographing people, cultures, hotels, and landscapes
- Cultivated a large social media presence showcasing photography from around the world.
- Worked with hotels, yoga companies, travel companies, and a variety of other businesses to provide images while traveling.
- Experience shooting products, lifestyle, portraits, real estate, athletes, events, etc
- High level retouching/post production skills using Adobe Photoshop.
Imaging Specialist
SanMar
04.2023 - Current
- Retouch, color correct, and manage high volume files while maintaining company quality standards
- Utilization of Creative Force to organize workflow
- Retouch both studio and lifestyle images for clothing, accessories, environments, and models.
- Daily team communication to ensure efficiency (and maximize humor in gifs and memes).
Freelance Photographer and Retoucher
Filson
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Go-to freelance photographer for studio product photography in the Filson photo studio.
- Retouched images according to brand style, tonality, and overall high-end quality.
- In charge of creating consistent, beautiful, crisp images that fit the Filson Brand.
- Works successfully alone, and alongside stylists and art directors.
- Digi-Tech responsibilities such as as managing the image files and making sure the deliverables have the correct metadata, sizing, cropping, etc.
Freelance Photographer & Retoucher
Amazon
01.2011 - 11.2021
- Photographed countless thousands of high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Worked efficiently alone on set, as well as with stylists, art directors, and other team members.
- Photographed a high volume and array of products with all different sizes, shapes, and textures, while maintaining a strict standard for professional quality.
- Worked on location and managed equipment rental, handled logistics/communications, and maintained standards of production.
- Retouched in-house for a variety of projects, mainly the new (at the time) jewelry studio.
- Created the SOP that established the retouching standards for the jewelry team, and traveled to Kentucky to train the new team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Photography
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA05.2017
Skills
- Advanced in photo retouching, color correction, and photo manipulation
- Working knowledge of Creative Force
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, CaptureOne, and Adobe Premier Pro
- Product, portrait, lifestyle, and travel photography
- In-depth knowledge of camera and lighting equipment
- Skilled with studio lighting, natural lighting, and mixed lighting
- Experienced with digital asset management
- Works well with a team, but also flourishes alone
Timeline
Imaging Specialist
SanMar
04.2023 - Current
Freelance Photographer and Retoucher
Filson
05.2021 - 02.2024
Freelance Photographer & Retoucher
Amazon
01.2011 - 11.2021
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Photography
Academy of Art University
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