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Scuba diving, travel, and cooking.
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Romona Robbins

Destin,FL

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated professional with nearly two decades of experience in photography. Seasoned photographer with a true passion for the craft, art, and science of photography. Expertise in utilizing various camera formats, lenses, lighting techniques, controls, and composition to consistently capture stunning results. Portfolio spans across different continents and encompasses architecture, nature, fashion, food, portraits, lifestyle, and underwater photography. Gained valuable insights and creative inspiration from each project and professional workshop. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Lightroom and Photoshop. Equipped with the latest camera equipment to effortlessly streamline the editing process for delivering images of exceptional quality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

The Red Sea Project

Phillipe and Ashlan Cousteau
05.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for capturing stunning landscapes at multiple locations around Saudi Arabia for an eco-friendly development plan both above and below the surface via helicopter aerials and scuba diving.


Bluewater Travel

03.2018 - Current
  • Trip leader and Underwater Photography Workshop Instructor
  • Organize and create a fun and happy travel environment for my guests so they have a memorable experience
  • Teach daily UW photography workshops that cover photo management and editing, basic UW camera and lighting skills, composition, and image reviews
  • Problem solving with various cameras and equipment and solving any hospitality issues with accommodation.

Image Source/Getty Images

01.2012 - Current
  • Create stock photography for images that have been featured in National Geographic, Travel Channel, Lonely Planet, and New York Times.

VIE Magazine

01.2007 - Current
  • Photographed several covers and featured articles for Vie Magazine and Connemara Magazine (Ireland).

Place Making Project

Fenton Pictures
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Organized scheduling and delivered stunning images for forty locations covering museums, airports, restaurants, resorts, nature parks, marinas, marine adventure parks, and nature for the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council
  • Post-Production Tasks such as image editing, retouching, file organization to maintain efficient workflow.

COOK by VIE The Idea Boutique

10.2020 - 05.2024
  • Collaborate with several restaurants along 30A and Panama City to produce food photography and chef portraits for the culinary book, COOK
  • Contributed creative ideas to enhance the overall quality of food styling and photography for the book
  • Capture Images that beautifully showcased each recipe
  • Edited and delivered high-quality images that enhanced its visual appeal.

Citrus County Tourist Development Council

12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Photographed manatees in the natural habitat in December
  • Lifestyle photography for scalloping in Citrus County and The Eel Grass Restoration Project in August.

Home by VIE The Idea Boutique

01.2018 - 02.2023
  • Collaborated and created 90% of photos for VIE's Architectural Book.

Education

Mandarin Language Courses -

Feng Jia University
01.2003

Bachelors of Science in Biology -

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
01.2000

Associates of Arts Degree -

Okaloosa Walton College
Niceville, FL
01.1998

Skills

  • Advanced photography skills
  • Proficiency in photo editing software
  • Knowledge of latest photography trends and technique
  • Excellent visual communication
  • Efficient file organization and storage
  • Time management and efficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity and artistic vision
  • Knowledge of photography equipment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork
  • Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced and challenging environments while maintaining high standards of quality
  • Ability to work independently

Publications

  • National Geographic
  • Delta Skymiles Magazine
  • National Geographic Wild
  • Florida Investor
  • Discovery
  • Entrepreneur Magazine
  • Oceans for Dummies by Phillippe and Ashlan Cousteau
  • Florida Trend Magazine
  • Modern Luxury Magazine
  • Int'l Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Scuba diving, travel, and cooking.

I find Zen exploring our underwater world, travelling to the far corners of Earth, and cooking healthy delicious meals for my family and pets.

Timeline

Place Making Project

Fenton Pictures
06.2024 - 07.2024

Citrus County Tourist Development Council

12.2022 - 08.2023

COOK by VIE The Idea Boutique

10.2020 - 05.2024

The Red Sea Project

Phillipe and Ashlan Cousteau
05.2018 - Current

Bluewater Travel

03.2018 - Current

Home by VIE The Idea Boutique

01.2018 - 02.2023

Image Source/Getty Images

01.2012 - Current

VIE Magazine

01.2007 - Current

Mandarin Language Courses -

Feng Jia University

Bachelors of Science in Biology -

University of Louisville

Associates of Arts Degree -

Okaloosa Walton College

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