Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Work Preference
Software
Skills
Timeline
Richard Harrington
Open To Work

Richard Harrington

Newton,TX

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive photography experience, specializing in commercial photography, event photography, portrait photography, and customer relationship management. Notable success in training development and utilizing advanced techniques to create stunning images that resonate with clients. Mastery of lighting and digital photography. Digital image processing and digital asset management.

Link to portfolio:

https://rickharringtonphotography.zenfolio.com/portfolio

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Rick Harrington Photography
Wallingford, Connecticut
04.1983 - 09.2017
  • Captured high-quality images for diverse events and projects.
  • Applied professional commercial photography techniques to provide commercial clients with high-quality images
  • Operated a preschool and elementary school photography business in Connecticut.
  • Photographed family portraits both on-location and in studio settings.
  • Produced portraits for one-shot sports photography teams.
  • Utilized professional photography equipment and lighting to capture subjects of all ages, from infants to adults.

Director of Training

Eastern Photographic Services
Thomaston, Connecticut
09.1978 - 04.1983
  • Instructed hundreds of photographer candidates on company policies and best practices for photographing children, ensuring consistency and quality in service delivery.
  • Developed training programs for photographing children and families in chain stores to enhance staff skills and customer satisfaction.
  • Photographed thousands of children and families using professional studio equipment.
  • Applied suggestive sales techniques to cultivate positive buying attitudes among customers, resulting in improved sales interactions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Fine Art Photography

Plassburgh State University College, Plattsburgh, NY

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

PhotographerDirector of Training

Work Type

Part TimeContract WorkGig Work

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Newton, TX
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$35/hr - $150/hr

Software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe In-Design

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Windows Office Suite

Microsoft Windows

Skills

  • Camera operation and studio lighting
  • Image composition and digital editing
  • Adobe Photoshop proficiency
  • Event photography and marketing strategy
  • Client relationship management
  • Sales techniques and training development
  • Attention to detail and lighting mastery
  • Time management and problem-solving

Timeline

Photographer - Rick Harrington Photography
04.1983 - 09.2017
Director of Training - Eastern Photographic Services
09.1978 - 04.1983
Plassburgh State University College - Some College (No Degree), Fine Art Photography
Richard Harrington