Richard Acevedo Jr
Westlake,CA
Summary
Experienced Photographer and Retoucher with over 4 years of expertise in optimizing high-volume image workflows for marketing, editorial, and promotional projects. Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom, and advanced photo editing techniques, including color correction, blemish removal, and maintaining visual consistency across platforms. While also being a quick learner, ready to master new tools. Skilled in managing digital assets, cataloging files, and ensuring precise file organization. Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments, delivering polished imagery on tight deadlines while adhering to brand guidelines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer & Retoucher
MASC Hospitality Group
Bronx, NY
04.2018 - 04.2023
- I captured the essence of the 'Bronx Night Market' and 'Uptown Night Market' for marketing and promotional content since their inception.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Collaborated with various small businesses to deliver visuals that align with their brand and Masc Hospitality.
- Photographed food, portraits, performances, and action shots throughout their various live events.
- Assisted MHG's marketing division when collaborating with other businesses to help develop a brand's visual identity through photographs and color theory.
Photographer & Retoucher
Lehman College's Multimedia Center
Bronx, NY
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Retouched and optimized a high volume of images using Photoshop and Lightroom, ensuring consistent color correction, blemish removal, and precise adjustments to meet client expectations.
- Photographed all types of scenarios, from staged headshots and live events to ceremonies, graduations, photo booths, and pedagogical images.
- Utilized various lights and modifiers to achieve the desired goals for faculty and student headshots.
- Ensured the functionality of equipment, including troubleshooting malfunctions, and kept an online database record of equipment use.
- Managed and maintained studio equipment, ensuring proper functionality for photography sessions.
- Applied advanced photo editing techniques to align with brand guidelines, maintaining visual consistency across all projects.
- Collaborated with teams to organize and catalog digital assets, ensuring efficient retrieval and archiving of files.
Photographer
BronxNet
Bronx, NY
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Documented live events and behind the scenes in-studio broadcasting.
- Set up and broke down tripods, backdrops, and lighting for each shoot.
- Branded images with consistent styles based on client requests.
- Worked with personal, business, and organizational clients to realize creative visions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications
Lehman College
The Bronx, NY05.2018
Skills
- Advanced color correction using Adobe Lightroom
- Advanced Retouching using Photoshop
- Strobe lighting & Lighting modifiers
- Digital Asset Management
- Color theory
- Attention to detail
- Complex Compositing
- Fast learner
Timeline
Photographer & Retoucher
Lehman College's Multimedia Center
08.2018 - 01.2023
Photographer
BronxNet
08.2018 - 06.2019
Photographer & Retoucher
MASC Hospitality Group
04.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications
Lehman College
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