Sam Brand
Summary
My objective is to find a position where I can use my years of experience behind the camera, along with my editing skills to bring a new element to whatever team or work situation that I would be joining.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Portrait Photographer
Sam Brand Photography
01.2017 - Current
- Conducts high-end headshots and portraits for clients throughout the DFW area.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
- Used [Software] to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
- Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
- Worked closely and communicated regularly with clients to understand and capture vision on video.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Captured footage for variety of projects successfully, from corporate events to weddings.
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
- Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
Photographer/Digital Assistant
The Picture People
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Produced product and model photography for The Picture People's national marketing campaigns, doing everything from concept development and model scheduling to photo retouches, and made design guides for photography studios.
Portrait Photographer
Laugh Out Loud Photography
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Lead portrait photographer for a variety of school photoshoots ranging across the entirety of the Mid-Western United States.
Manager
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Involved in helping staff, training photographers and trouble-shooting for several photography studios across Mississippi
Education
BS - Interdisciplinary Studies
Delta State University
Associate of Arts -
Itawamba Community College
Skills
- Proficient in PhotoShop, LightRoom, InDesign and Microsoft Work Suite programs
- Experience with both Canon and Nikon professional-grade equipment
- Ability to capture quality
- Images in both on location
- And studio settings
- HD Photography
- Sales Expertise
- Equipment Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Operation and Control
- Customer Experience
- Fashion Photography
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Video Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Image Manipulation
- Digital Photography
- Project Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Precise Measurements
- Lighting Expertise
- Image Archiving
- Digital File Creation
- Image Editing and Retouching
- Learning Strategies
- Location Scouting
- Photo Imaging
- Client Scheduling
- Microsoft Word
- Strong Exposure Techniques
- Color Correction
- Location Shooting
- Client Collaboration
- Adobe Photoshop
- Active Learning
- Social Perceptiveness
- Proactive Problem-Solving
- Equipment Selection
- Taking Photographs
- Shot Capturing
- Lighting Management
- Wedding Photography
- Photographic Editing
- Archival Processing
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Frame Shots
- Photography and Videography
- Digital Enhancements
- Photo Shoot Direction
- Client Requirements
- Exposure Techniques
- Lighting and Angles
- Digital Video
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Advanced Retouching
- Develop Film
- Fashion Events
- Professional Relationships
- Camera Setup
- Photojournalism
- Composition
- Video Interviews
- Color Correcting
- Adobe Audition
- Identifying Client Goals
- Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
- Shot Recording
- Producing Videos
- Video Recordings
- Motion Capture
- Corporate Video
- Lighting Support
- Preparing Sets
- Editing and Sound Mixing
- Producing Stories
- Shoot Type Understanding
- Operate Cameras
- Light and Filter Application
- Lighting Preparation
- Analyze Film Quality
- Directing
Timeline
Photographer/Digital Assistant
The Picture People
06.2017 - 02.2018
Portrait Photographer
Sam Brand Photography
01.2017 - Current
Portrait Photographer
Laugh Out Loud Photography
01.2010 - 01.2017
Manager
01.2009 - 01.2010
BS - Interdisciplinary Studies
Delta State University
Associate of Arts -
Itawamba Community College
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