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Rachele Shoats

Rachele Shoats

Photographer
Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Personable Photographer bringing extensive experience, specializing in portraits and editorial shots. Detail- oriented and highly motivated to secure an internship in the industry. Fast learner and a hard worker with a keen eye for detail and strong command of the camera and editing techniques. Passion for the art of visual storytelling, with filmmaking talents.

Work History

Photographer Assistant and Hands on Intern

Photo Magic Media
Silver Spring, Maryland
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Reviewed images and selected best frames to present in client portfolio for purchase.
  • Collaborated with photographer and supervisor to assist with daily tasks.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and submitted photographs for publication.
  • Downloaded images and provided artistic and technical image manipulation in adobe lightroom.
  • Changed camera lenses and made small light adjustments.
  • Assisted photographer with 5-8 shoots per month.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.

Lead Wedding Photographer

Reginald & Rylie Wedding Couple
Bethesda, MD
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
  • Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
  • Calculated quotes for clients.
  • Processed captured photographs according to processing standards.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
  • Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.

Assistant Engagement Photographer, Hands on Intern

Photo Magic Media
Washington , D.C.
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • Used Adobe Photoshop to complete basic image editing such as retouching skin tones and improving lighting and color.
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
  • Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.

Assistant Event Photographer, Hands on Intern

Photo Magic Media
Brooklyn, NY
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Used Adobe Photoshop to complete basic image editing such as retouching skin tones and improving lighting and color.
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Consulted with supervisor to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.

Assistant Event Photographer; Hands on Intern

Photo Magic Media & IThrive
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location shoot.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.

Lead Event Photographer

Drug Alternative Program
Huntsville, AL
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.

Education

BA - Film & TV, W/ Photography, Communication Media, Film & Television Production And

Oakwood University
05.2023

Associate of Science - Photography

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
05.2023

Skills

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS:

- Skills

  • Strong Compositional Skills
  • Preparing Sets
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Set Dressing
  • Client Relations
  • Location Shooting
  • Image Editing and Retouching
  • Location Scouting
  • Lighting and Angles
  • Creative Direction

- Cameras:

  • Canon 5D Mark IV Proficient
  • Canon EOS 600D Rebel T3i
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
  • Hitachi HD Studio Camera
  • Contax T2 35mm Point Shoot

- Editing Software:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe InDesign

Timeline

Lead Event Photographer

Drug Alternative Program
10.2021 - 10.2021

Assistant Event Photographer, Hands on Intern

Photo Magic Media
07.2021 - 07.2021

Assistant Event Photographer; Hands on Intern

Photo Magic Media & IThrive
07.2021 - 07.2021

Assistant Engagement Photographer, Hands on Intern

Photo Magic Media
06.2021 - 06.2021

Photographer Assistant and Hands on Intern

Photo Magic Media
05.2021 - 07.2021

Lead Wedding Photographer

Reginald & Rylie Wedding Couple
05.2021 - 05.2021

BA - Film & TV, W/ Photography, Communication Media, Film & Television Production And

Oakwood University

Associate of Science - Photography

Oakwood University

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