Lora Kontos
Hawley,Pennsylvania
Summary
Successful wedding and portrait photographer with solid background working with digital cameras and lenses to produce high-quality images. Adept at using natural light and modern technology with exceptional knowledge of lighting and color theory. Collaborative with artistic eye for composition.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
Lora Kontos Photography
10.2014 - Current
- Streamlined photo editing process, improving turnaround time and overall efficiency.
- Spearheaded on-location shoots, ensuring seamless coordination of equipment and personnel logistics.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
- Maintained state-of-the-art photographic equipment, maximizing image quality and consistency across projects.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Optimized studio lighting setups to achieve desired visual effects for diverse photoshoots.
- Mastered various photography techniques, consistently producing visually stunning images.
- Developed customized photography packages to cater to diverse client needs and budgets.
- Expanded business clientele through professional networking and exceptional customer service.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Delivered timely completion of assignments while maintaining strict attention to detail under tight deadlines.
- Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Conducted pre-production meetings with clients to establish goals and expectations for each project.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Plainfield High School
South Plainfield, NJ06.1999
Skills
- Project Budgeting
- Image Editing
- Composition
- Shot Composition
- Creative Thinking
- Camera Setup
- Advanced Camera Skills
- Photo Processing
- Digital design
- Client Relations
- Client Scheduling
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Lighting
- Continual Learning
- Visual storytelling
- Adobe Photoshop
- Strong Portfolio
- Wedding Photography
Additional Information
Canon R6 dual slot; Canon L35; Canon L135; Canon L17-40; Canon R85 Macro; 3 Godox AD200 Pro; GoxodV860II-C; Canon external flash; Canon 6DII; Canon 6D; Various lighting accessories
Timeline
Professional Photographer
Lora Kontos Photography
10.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Plainfield High School
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