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Lauren Holt

Columbus,Ohio

Summary

I have been developing my retouching and photography skills for about a decade and am incredibly passionate about my work. Having spent extensive time working with many different types of clients, I have prioritized my customer service skills, ensuring I can meet each one's needs with a warm and enthusiastic attitude. Additionally, my time as a freelancer and self-employed photographer has allowed me to gain a unique sense of discipline and self-motivation, pushing me to meet the highest standards of my clients. I aim to build strong, lasting relationships and provide clients with the best possible service.

Work History

Lead Product And Food Photographer/Retoucher

The Fremont Company
  • Used specialized photographic techniques and materials to develop image concepts
  • Branded images with consistent styles based on personal expertise or client requests
  • Captured artfully composed images using expertly selected lenses, camera settings and lighting techniques
  • Refined and retouched photographs using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
  • Prevented file loss by securing work with regular backups
  • Maintained all studio equipment, props and supplies to high standard
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry best practices, trends and new technologies.

Freelance Lead Photo Retoucher

One Soul Boudoir
  • Executed expert judgment and initiative to determine if any particular image did not align with the company's quality and aesthetic goals
  • Applied correctional edits such as color correction, lighting and contrast correction, and input sharpening to RAW files within Adobe Lightroom in preparation for retouching
  • Worked with images in Adobe Photoshop to retouch background and garment imperfections and skin blemishes
  • Implemented various skin retouching techniques such as frequency separation, dodge and burn, and the Imagenomic Portraiture filter to achieve perfectly retouched, yet natural, looking skin
  • Utilized local corrections to adjust color and lighting inconsistencies while maintaining depth and dimension within images
  • Reduced production time with effective batch processing techniques for large volumes of images.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing timely photo retouching services and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Managed file conversion and exportation to deliver final images to the client assuring they were ready for print if desired
  • Prevented file loss by securing work with regular backups.

Freelance Retoucer

Richardson Legacy Portraits
  • Collaborated closely with photographer, ensuring the final product met their creative vision and expectations.
  • Supported team members by sharing knowledge and expertise in various retouching techniques and software programs.
  • Preserved photographic integrity while removing unwanted objects or imperfections from images.
  • Enhanced image quality by skillfully utilizing Adobe Photoshop for retouching and color correction tasks.
  • Improved overall workflow by developing custom tools, presets, and shortcuts for common retouching tasks.
  • Increased efficiency with expert use of batch processing, actions, and scripts for repetitive tasks.

Portrait Photographer

Self-employed
  • Shot unique, artistic photos through knowledge of composition and photography fundamentals
  • Optimized photographs with digital manipulations such as lighting and detail adjustment and blemish correction within Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
  • Edited and applied color grading either in Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop
  • Maximized client satisfaction and obtained numerous referrals by offering top-notch service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Workload Management
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Client Communication
  • Collaboration Abilities
  • Beauty Retouching
  • Digital Photography
  • Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop
  • Product Retouching
  • Attention to Detail

Portfolio Website

https://www.lholtphotography.com/

Timeline

Lead Product And Food Photographer/Retoucher

The Fremont Company

Freelance Lead Photo Retoucher

One Soul Boudoir

Freelance Retoucer

Richardson Legacy Portraits

Portrait Photographer

Self-employed

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Academy of Art University

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