Samantha Mickowski
Medina,Ohio
Summary
Driven photographer with a track record of enhancing online retail presence through quality e-commerce and product photography. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
E-Commerce Photographer and Lister
Ziggy's Vault
10.2021 - Current
- Creatively style and photograph vintage jewelry for high volume online retailer.
- Prepare e-commerce draft listings for each item following all company guidelines.
- Delivers high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
Photographer E-Commerce
Hoot N Seek
07.2023 - Current
- Owner of Hoot N Seek - both an e-commerce store and freelance photography studio.
- Source products, photograph, list and manage online storefront.
- Specializing in product photography for e-commerce businesses.
Freelance/Assistant Wedding Photographer
A Moment In Time Photography
09.2020 - Current
- Provide exceptional customer service through photographing of weddings, bridal parties and receptions
- Assisted lead photographer in composing visually stunning images for a memorable wedding experience.
- Provide unparalleled support during post-production processes, assisting in photo selection and editing tasks.
- Handled challenging situations diplomatically, resolving any issues that arose on site without disrupting the event flow.
Co-op/Intern
Joy of Medina County Magazine
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Shot photographs in controlled, field and remote environments for magazine publication
Antique Photographer
Kaman's Art Shoppes, Inc Cedar Point
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Created keepsake antique replica photos for customers of all ages utilizing digital photography and printing techniques
- Provided strong customer service, craftsmanship and salesmanship through interaction with customers in busy commercial studio setting leading team in sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Technology - Visual Communication Technology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio08.2020
Skills
- Product and Lifestyle Photography
- E-commerce Photography
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Composition Mastery
- Shooting, Layout & Design
- Photo editing
- Customer Service/Sales
Affiliations
- Professional Photographers of Ohio, Cleveland Photographic Society, Akron Society of Professional Photographers
Timeline
Photographer E-Commerce
Hoot N Seek
07.2023 - Current
E-Commerce Photographer and Lister
Ziggy's Vault
10.2021 - Current
Freelance/Assistant Wedding Photographer
A Moment In Time Photography
09.2020 - Current
Co-op/Intern
Joy of Medina County Magazine
05.2019 - 08.2019
Antique Photographer
Kaman's Art Shoppes, Inc Cedar Point
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Technology - Visual Communication Technology
Bowling Green State University
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