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Work History
Education
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Paul A. Greene

Randallstown ,MD

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.

Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography, marketing/Advertising 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.

Work History

Chief Photographer

Morgan State University
04.1997 - Current
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Worked with Art Director and Creative Director develop concept for imagery used in Publication

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
09.1982 - Current
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.
  • Directed guests to photo port location to view and purchase pictures.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Produced album publicity photo sessions for artists.

Photographer

Afro American Newspapers
01.1983 - 09.1991

Photojournalist

  • Covered breaking News events
  • photo essays on current events
  • event coverage
  • Numerous magazine stories for monthly Dawn Magazine
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
01.1978 - 09.1982
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print projects
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Produced album publicity photo sessions for artists.

Education

Zoology

Howard University
Washington, DC

Commercial Photography

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Photojournalism

Howard University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Visual Design
  • Image Editing
  • Production Work
  • Digital Video
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Broadcast Production
  • Lighting Expertise
  • Proficiency in Final Cut Pro & Adobe Premiere
  • Digital Enhancements
  • Brand Consistency
  • Production Photography
  • Computer Design Programs
  • Photo Editing Software

Accomplishments

  • Numerous Cover image and multi-page spread in various local, national and international magazine".
  • Fashion Awards winner 2013
  • Numerous award for magazine covers and editorial features

Timeline

Chief Photographer

Morgan State University
04.1997 - Current

Photographer

Afro American Newspapers
01.1983 - 09.1991

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
09.1982 - Current

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
01.1978 - 09.1982

Zoology

Howard University

Commercial Photography

Academy of Art University

Photojournalism

Howard University
Paul A. Greene