Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership Experience
Affiliations
Software
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Pete Schuck

Pete Schuck

Photographer
Rochester,NY

Summary

Energetic and creative with a passion for capturing moments and telling visual stories. Possesses a solid understanding of lighting and composition, coupled with expertise in digital photography and photo editing software. Aims to create impactful images that resonate with viewers and clients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Photographer

RIT Marketing And Communications Office
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed multiple photography projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.
  • Successfully maintained a high level of organization for both physical and digital assets, allowing for efficient retrieval and management of files.
  • Exhibited strong time management skills when meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail or image quality.
  • Delivered high-quality photographs by maintaining consistency in lighting, composition, and style.
  • Enhanced final images for clients with skillful post-processing techniques.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members on group projects, contributing valuable input and ideas.
  • Received positive feedback from clients regarding both artistic vision and technical proficiency in photography work delivered.
  • Captured memorable moments by expertly handling various camera types and equipment.
  • Developed an efficient workflow for processing and organizing digital files, streamlining the editing process.
  • Maintained a professional demeanor at all times while interacting with subjects to ensure their comfort during photo sessions.
  • Worked closely with graphic designers on collaborative projects requiring seamless integration of photographic elements into overall design concepts.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

Cager

RIT Photographic Cage
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • I worked on campus at the photo cage at RIT
  • Dealt with almost every type of digital photography and video equipment
  • I became well versed in how to deal with a variety of gear
  • Helped customers find camera gear that they required if they didn't know what they wanted or needed
  • Developed better people skills

Photographer

207 Photo
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked as an assistant photographer for 207 shooting baseball photography in the summer of '23; after the first semester of college at RIT where I study Advertising Photography
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
  • Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.

Online Pickup and Delivery Associate

Walmart
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • I worked in the Online Grocery Pickup department and after a year and a half of working there the management "put me in charge" while they were not immediately present
  • This entailed me answering the phones, attending to customers, and making sure things ran smoothly
  • Grade 10, 11, 12
  • 15 Hrs/Week

Concessions, Usher

Bangor Mall Cinemas 10
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Depending on the day, I would either work concessions, I would check tickets at the podium, or I would clean the theaters after shows
  • Grade 10
  • 8 Hrs/Week

Server

Fielder's Choice Ice Cream
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Grade 11
  • 9 Hrs/Week
  • Helped open and among one of the first employees at this ice cream shop

Trimmer

Lakeside Lawn Care
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • I would go around following the tractor mowers trimming lawns
  • Grade 9
  • 35 Hrs/Week

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Advertising Photography, Marketing, MBA, MFA

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
12.2024

High School Diploma -

John Bapst Memorial Highschool
Bangor, ME
06.2022

Elementary School Diploma -

Glenburn Elementary
Glenburn, ME
06.2018

Skills

  • Sports photography
  • Client communication
  • Creative vision
  • Fashion photography
  • Digital editing
  • Lighting techniques
  • Street photography
  • Image retouching
  • Product photography
  • Event photography
  • Studio photography
  • Portrait photography
  • Problem-solving
  • Adobe photoshop
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Digital photography
  • Equipment preparation
  • Location scouting
  • Photo products
  • Lighting setup
  • Strong exposure techniques
  • Digital asset management
  • Darkroom film development
  • Lighting management
  • Digital camera use
  • Studio management
  • Flexible creative approach
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer, Broadway Park, John Bapst, 09/01/19, 09/30/19, 10, 4, 4, I helped set up for the freshman orientation at Broadway Park, I set up chairs, tables, etc. and worked games.

Extracurricular Activities

Football, 07/01/20, 10/31/22, 11, 12, 8, 40, My first year playing for the John Bapst football team. Baseball, 02/01/20, 10/31/20, 10, 11, 2, I was on the u17 Sluggers travel baseball team. Soccer, 09/01/19, 11/30/19, 9, 10, 10, Played soccer for John Bapst Memorial Highschool. Baseball, 04/01/19, 10/31/22, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 10, Played baseball for Glenburn Elementary and John Bapst Memorial Highschool.

Leadership Experience

Glenburn Honor Society, Captain, Captain of the John Bapst baseball team my senior year.

Affiliations

  • Clay Patrick McBride
  • Daniel Hughes
  • Nanette Salvaggio

Software

Adobe Cloud

Photoshop

Lightroom Classic

Adobe Bridge

Photo Mechanic 6

Timeline

Student Photographer

RIT Marketing And Communications Office
05.2024 - Current

Photographer

207 Photo
05.2023 - 08.2023

Cager

RIT Photographic Cage
01.2023 - 04.2024

Server

Fielder's Choice Ice Cream
08.2020 - 12.2020

Online Pickup and Delivery Associate

Walmart
01.2020 - 08.2022

Concessions, Usher

Bangor Mall Cinemas 10
10.2019 - 08.2021

Trimmer

Lakeside Lawn Care
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Advertising Photography, Marketing, MBA, MFA

Rochester Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

John Bapst Memorial Highschool

Elementary School Diploma -

Glenburn Elementary
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