Kyra Birmingham
State College,Pennsylvania
Summary
Highly motivated photographer currently seeking a full time position, who possesses strength in:
- Sports Photography
- Studio Lighting Techniques
- Teamwork skills and capabilities
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Photographer
Onward State
09.2023 - Current
- Photograph on campus events and submit to the social team to post on three media platforms during and immediately prior to event times.
- Write engaging photo stories gaining up to 100,000 views on the website.
- Work a variety of athletics events in State College and traveling to cover major games.
- Adapt to new environments and working at a consistent and fast pace when editing and writing.
- Pitch unique story ideas weekly and researching contacts to support the 60+ writing team.
Freelancer
Kyra Birmingham
05.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple media projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
- Negotiated contracts with both clients and vendors effectively, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms were agreed upon.
- Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement with over 25 clients.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability under pressure.
Athletics Photographer
Fashion Institute of Technology
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned and prepared team media days for group and individual photos of all athletics.
- Worked with coaching staff and players to create engaging content for multiple platforms weekly.
- Pitched new media concepts and styles to further engage the Instagram and website viewership.
Photography Intern
Reading Fightin Phils
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited in a timely manner to post while still relevant.
- Supported the intern staff by volunteering for additional responsibilities, like mascot and fan engagement, at high volume games.
- Learned technical expertise and logistics involving photography and social media in minor leagues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism
Penn State University
State College, PA05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Photography
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-2023
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sony, Canon, and Nikon systems
- Image retouching proficiency
- PhotoMechanic
- Social media analytics
- Lighting equipment and setups
Timeline
Staff Photographer
Onward State
09.2023 - Current
Freelancer
Kyra Birmingham
05.2023 - Current
Athletics Photographer
Fashion Institute of Technology
09.2022 - 05.2023
Photography Intern
Reading Fightin Phils
05.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism
Penn State University
Associate of Applied Science - Photography
Fashion Institute of Technology
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