Lev Gorn
New York
Summary
Confident and dedicated photographer with experience in both professional and freelance photography. Holds nearly 10 years of working experience with great variety in order to tackle any photography job quickly and effectively. Intimately familiar with taking high-quality digital photographs, including framing, selecting and setting up lighting and determining advanced shutter and lens options. Prioritizes communication on the job to avoid errors. A candidate that combines a long professional career with dedicated freelance photography ideals and loyalty.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Spotlight Media Group
01.2016 - Current
- Capture images as directed, taking all aspects into consideration, including outside lighting, shadows and lens requirements.
- Edit and pre-edit images to ensure they are high quality and properly color-corrected.
- Communicate effectively with clients or producers at all times to guarantee satisfaction, increasing 75% of client retention.
- Direct photographer's assistants to complete administrative duties and provide assistance while fostering their photography skills.
- Surpassed outside client satisfaction average rates by 15 % within the first year.
Photographer's Assistant
SGK
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided assistance to the photographer in all aspects, such as administration, communicating with clients, organizing equipment and readily supplying needed tools in more than 40 projects.
- Set up camera equipment quickly and correctly.
- Performed minor editing and touching-up duties without supervision.
- Answered client inquiries in person, by phone and by email quelling concerns, providing information, giving directions and relaying requests to the photographer.
Freelance Photographer
CoStar Group
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Established a recognized freelance photography business and a portfolio of 60 faithful customers.
- Set up personal photography equipment and created the best environment for aesthetically pleasing shots.
- Received recognition from multiple local newspapers and magazines for outstanding work.
- Mastered photography basics over five years of consistent work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NYMaster of Arts - Photographic Portraiture And Events
Harvard University
Cambridge, MAMaster of Arts - Commercial Photography
International Center of Photography
New York, NYSkills
- Elite Event Photography
- Video Interviews
- Corporate Video
- Elite Portrait Photography
- Image Editing and Retouching
- Lighting expert
- Organization
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital Photography
- Staging Shots
- Canon Mark II Proficient
- Photo Imaging
- Project Management
- Digital File Management
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Professional Photographers of California (PPC) - (2022)
- Bay Area Photographers Collective - (2021)
- American Photographic Artist- APA San Francisco-(2021)
- Photographic Society of America (PSA) - (2019)
Certifications and Licenses
- Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) -(2019)
Training
- Business Basics for Photographers, Professional Photographers of California - (2022)
- Cameras, Exposure and Photography, Coursera - (2022)
- Seeing Through Photographs - (2022)
- CPP Camp, Professional Photographers of California - (2021)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Experienced in all different kinds of photography and strong aesthetic sense.
- Technical knowledge of multiple camera technologies and editing programs.
- Extensive communication, cooperation and service skills.
- Critical thinking, analysis and strong attention to small details.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Exhibitions
- "Through the Street Lens", featuring photographer - (2021)
- "Photography New Stories", curator - (2019)
- "From your Phone to the Camera", invited photographer - (2018)
- "Photography Voices", photographer - (2017)
Websites
Honors and Awards
- San Francisco Bay International Photography Awards, finalist - (2021)
- Smithsonian Photo Contest, contestant - (2019)
- International Street Photography Awards, winner - (2018)
Timeline
Photographer
Spotlight Media Group
01.2016 - Current
Photographer's Assistant
SGK
01.2013 - 01.2016
Freelance Photographer
CoStar Group
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
SUNY Oneonta
Master of Arts - Photographic Portraiture And Events
Harvard University
Master of Arts - Commercial Photography
International Center of Photography
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