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Ray Scott Waller

Athens

Summary

Professional with experience in photography, including roles as an on-site and in-studio photographer. Responsibilities included planning and setting up shoots, which involved location scouting and lighting adjustments to achieve desired outcomes. Engaged with clients to ascertain their needs, ensuring that the final products met established deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Proficient in photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, with a focus on enhancing images through retouching and color correction techniques.

Work History

Photographer

Life Touch Prestige Portraits
Huntsville
01.2025 - Current

On site school photographer

In studio photographer

  • Assist in planning setup of shoots including location scouting.
  • Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
  • Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
  • Attend workshops or seminars related to photography techniques and technology advancements.
  • Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
  • Deliver quality products within deadlines established by clientele.
  • Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
  • Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
  • Provide direction to models and subjects throughout photoshoots while capturing natural expressions.
  • Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
  • Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
  • Utilized drone photography to capture aerial shots for real estate and landscape projects.
  • Set up camera control equipment, stands, and tripods for shoots.

Education

Associate of Arts - Commonications

Okaloosa Walton Jr, College
Niceville, FL
05-1989

Skills

Full knowledge of Sony camera bodies

Setting up and remote use: backdrop

Setting up and use: remote lighting

Fully efficient: Adobe Lightroom

Fully efficient: Adobe Photoshop

  • Lighting setup
  • Photo editing
  • Drone photography
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Creative composition
  • Effective communication
  • Shot composition
  • Flash photography
  • Flexible creative approach
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Lighting mastery
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Project management
  • Composition techniques
  • Studio lighting techniques
  • Lighting expert
  • Photography equipment maintenance
  • Composition
  • Equipment preparation
  • Digital enhancements
  • Model direction
  • Fashion photography

Equipment

  • Sony A7 III
  • Sony A7 IV
  • 35mm 1.4 prime lens
  • 85mm 1.4 prime lens
  • 35mm-150mm 2-2.8 zoom lens
  • 150mm-600mm 5-6.3 zoom lens
  • 2 Godox triggers
  • 3 Godox 65w strobes
  • 2 Godox AD200pro strobes
  • 1 Godox AD600pro strobe
  • 2-34” softboxes
  • 1-42” softbox
  • 1 Manfrotto tripod
  • Multiple lighting stands
  • 1 Kate (brown) 10x20’ backdrop
  • 1 10x20’ green screen backdrop
  • 1 expandable pull cart

Timeline

Photographer

Life Touch Prestige Portraits
01.2025 - Current

Associate of Arts - Commonications

Okaloosa Walton Jr, College
Ray Scott Waller