Hi, I’m
Matthew Guerra
Photographer
Houston,TX
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Summary
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art, and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Highly experienced in Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Adept at working independently and collaboratively on projects and committed to achieving visual innovation and beauty. Works well with others and utilizes creativity and technical skills to visually enhance projects and provide quality photographic assets. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Matt Guerra Photography
Photographer / Visual Artist
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Photography and Video at Organized Events
- Family Photography
- Individual portraits
- Business Head Shots.
- Utilized a variety of angles and perspectives to skillfully capture flawless images.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
CADY Studios
Photographer
08.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Senior Portraits
- Strengthened customer service skills talking to clients
- Provided Clients with an exemplary photographic session
- Ensured client comfort during photography sessions through effective communication
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
Velvet Taco
Counter Server / Line Cook / Certified Trainer
09.2018 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Learned and strengthened customer service skills as a cashier
- Made sure that guests had an exemplary experience while dining
- Learned and strengthened skills as a cook and prepared food to company spec
- Oversaw the training of new counter servers in the company.
- Greeted all guests upon arrival and offered immediate assistance.
- Processed cash, debit and credit card payments.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
Kroger
Cashier / Front End Supervisor
01.2016 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Handled and fixed issues or complaints from customers
- Handled money drops for the company every night at closing
- Responsible for the wellbeing of the team and running of front-end operations day to day.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Obra D. Tompkins High School
University Overview
Honors: Honors
University of HoustonHouston, TX
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Photography And Digital Media
05.2022
University Overview
- magna cum laude graduate
Skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Illustrator
- Image Archiving
- Equipment Preparation
- Client Relations
- Photo Editing
- Retouching and Color Correction
- Digital Enhancements
- Strong Compositional Skills
- Shot Composition
- HD Photography
- Digital Photography
- Darkroom Film Development
- Social Media
- Video Editing
- Creative Visionary
- Image Manipulation
- Adobe Creative Suite
References
- Keliy Anderson-Staley, Professor of Photography and Digital Media at UH/ Guggenheim Fellow, keliyas@gmail.com, 726-283-4456
- Delilah Montoya, Former professor of Photography and Digital Media at UH/ Self Employed visual artist, dmontoy2@gmail.com, 505-256-9290
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Availability
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Timeline
Photographer
CADY Studios
08.2022 - 07.2023
Photographer / Visual Artist
Matt Guerra Photography
01.2020 - Current
Counter Server / Line Cook / Certified Trainer
Velvet Taco
09.2018 - 07.2022
Cashier / Front End Supervisor
Kroger
01.2016 - 10.2018
Obra D. Tompkins High School
University of Houston
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Photography And Digital Media
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