Ledio Shehaj
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative Photographer/videographer offering expertise in sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Photographer/Videographer
Snappr
04.2021 - Current
- Worked as a photographer in different field such as Portraits, Products, Food, Automotive, Events
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Shot photographs in different locations
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Managed team of photographers for special projects.
Freelance Photographer/videographer
12.2019 - Current
- Contributed to overall business growth by consistently exceeding client expectations and generating positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.
- Improved overall brand image through consistent attention to detail in all aspects of video production.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements by attending workshops, seminars, and networking events regularly.
Still Photographer
Big Market Albania
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
Senior Photographer
Shoott
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients'' needs and preferences for optimal results.
- Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
- Captured stunning images
Still Photographer
Big Market Albania
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
Real Estate Photographer
Homejab
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Senior photographer
Shutterfly LLC
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Customer Service on Prestige Portraits
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
Real Estate photographer
Remax Albania
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with realtors to understand their vision and deliver impactful visual content.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients.
Voice Actor
NGS Studio
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Interpreted scripts to create believable characters.
- Improved user interfaces and experiences by providing clear, concise voice prompts for virtual assistants and smart devices.
Actor
National Experimental Theater Of Tirana, Albania
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Expanded professional network by maintaining connections with fellow actors, directors, playwrights, and casting agents within the theater community.
- Supported fellow actors through challenging scenes by providing constructive feedback during rehearsals while maintaining respectfulness towards their artistic choices.
- Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
Food Photographer
Living Magazine
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with chefs, stylists, and art directors to create visually stunning food presentations.
DOP&Camera
Le spot Studio production
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Executed high-quality photographic assignments and research resulting in impactful print layouts and strong digital builds.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Presented creative concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
- Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to maintain brand consistency across campaigns.
Photographer
Mercedes-Benz Albania
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
News Anchor
Top Albania Radio
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Enhanced viewer engagement by incorporating compelling storytelling techniques and dynamic on-air presentation.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Still Photographer
Le Spot Studio
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
- Managed team of photographers for special projects.
1st Assistant Director
Nositi
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
- Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
1st Assistant Camera
Idea Film
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
Film Director/Screenwriter
AM Production
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Assigned tasks to assistant editors and interns to improve video production.
- Edited and directed episodic documentary content from assembly to final cut.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
Education
Master of Arts - Filmmaking
University of Arts
07-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts
University of Arts
07-2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- Highly detail-oriented
- Photo editing
- Creative concept development
- Strong compositional skills
- Retouching and color correction
- Lighting expert
- Client communication
- Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom/Premiere pro
- Da Vinci Resolve
- Food photography
Certification
I was honored as one of the best photographers in Los Angeles for 2024 by Snappr
Timeline
Still Photographer
Big Market Albania
08.2024 - 10.2024
Still Photographer
Big Market Albania
09.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Photographer
Shoott
06.2021 - 01.2024
Lead Photographer/Videographer
Snappr
04.2021 - Current
Real Estate Photographer
Homejab
03.2021 - 10.2022
Senior photographer
Shutterfly LLC
09.2020 - 03.2021
Freelance Photographer/videographer
12.2019 - Current
DOP&Camera
Le spot Studio production
10.2018 - 10.2018
Food Photographer
Living Magazine
09.2018 - 08.2019
Real Estate photographer
Remax Albania
12.2017 - 12.2019
Voice Actor
NGS Studio
09.2017 - 11.2019
News Anchor
Top Albania Radio
08.2017 - 04.2018
Still Photographer
Le Spot Studio
03.2017 - 11.2017
1st Assistant Director
Nositi
11.2016 - 12.2016
1st Assistant Camera
Idea Film
07.2016 - 08.2016
Film Director/Screenwriter
AM Production
04.2016 - 07.2016
Actor
National Experimental Theater Of Tirana, Albania
03.2016 - 11.2019
Photographer
Mercedes-Benz Albania
03.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts
University of Arts
Master of Arts - Filmmaking
University of Arts
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