Obvious Gonangombe
Gweru
Summary
An innovative and motivated Photographer with ten years' experience in the industry. I pride myself in providing excellent service to all stakeholders and seeing the positive impact I make in people's lives and businesses. Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography 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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Photographer
Classic Media
02.2015 - Current
- Using specialized photographic techniques and materials
- Meeting with clients or advertising staff, discussing the brief, studying assignments and goals and determining location or equipment needs
- Retouching, resizing and enhancing images as needed using Photoshop or other photography software
- Scheduling people, location and equipment
- Preparing the location, getting permits and releasing forms if necessary
- Creating and editing photography in print and digital
- Delivering final product to outside sources, media and corporate departments including graphic designers.
Photographer (Intern Student)
Gweru Photo Studio
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisting senior photographers in taking photos
- Developing black and white photos in darkroom
- Trimming Driver's license photos, Passport size photos and visa photos with a paper guillotine
- Helping in carrying equipment during outdoor photoshoots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Zimbabwe Open University
Alison
01.2024
Alison
01.2024
Alison
01.2024
Alison
01.2024
Solars College
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Creative Art and Design
Chinhoyi University of Technology
06.2014
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop (Expert)
- Adobe Lightroom (Advanced)
- Adobe Illustrator (Advanced)
- Capture One Pro (Intermediate)
- Studio Photography Expertise
- Expert Photo Editing
- Event Photography Experience
- Creative concept development
- Advanced Lighting Techniques
- Strong Composition Skills
- Corporate Headshot Photography
- Visual storytelling abilities
- Food Photography Techniques
- Macro Photography Proficiency
- Sports Photography Expertise
- Documentary Photography Experience
- Outdoor Photography Proficiency
- High-End Equipment Knowledge
- Fine Art Photography Knowledge
- Long Exposure Techniques
- Wedding Photography Expertise
- Professional Camera Handling
- Portrait Photography Expertise
- Photo editing
- Client Communication
- Adobe Photoshop
- Retouching and color correction
- Client Relations
- Video Editing
- Social Media Marketing
- Superb attention to detail
- Strong compositional skills
- Sales expertise
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Image manipulation
- Social Media Promotion
- Location Scouting
- Adobe Illustrator
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Camera Setup
- Workload Management
- Team Training
- Sales and Marketing
Volunteer Experience
Family of God Church, Photography and Videography, 2015, Current, Taking pictures and videos every Sunday and participating in National Conventions, Teaching church youths photography and videography techniques
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Photographer
Classic Media
02.2015 - Current
Photographer (Intern Student)
Gweru Photo Studio
08.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Zimbabwe Open University
Alison
Alison
Alison
Alison
Solars College
Bachelor of Science - Creative Art and Design
Chinhoyi University of Technology
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