Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography-related sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Outstanding talents in various photography styles and types, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in location shoots, studio set-up, product styling and equipment requirements.
Hi, I’m
Shanel Smith
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
TileBar
Staff Photographer
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained photographic equipment in optimal condition, reducing downtime and costly repairs.
- Photographed ohigh-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Developed creative concepts for photo shoots, resulting in unique and dynamic imagery.
- Collaborated on set design and prop selection to enhance the visual narrative within each photograph taken.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Managed digital assets efficiently, ensuring easy access and organization for future projects.
TIER
In-House Photographer
01.2019 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Set up product shots and selected props, styling and lighting for clothing, jewelry, shoes, candles, hats and other accessories.
- Offered image proofs to help creative director choose best photos from shoot.
- Produced multiple views of each product.
- Oversaw 20+ photography projects and initiatives in 2020.
MsPaparazzi Photography
Photographer
01.2008 - Current
Job overview
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Set up product shots, including selecting props, styling, and lighting.
- Handled all aspects of shoot, including lighting, composition and photo styling.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over 100 shoots
Irvin Simon Photographers
Photographer
07.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Direct, pose and photograph faculty, staff and students of all ages.
- Planned, set-up and adjusted camera, props and background accessories.
- Maintain and travel with $10k in equipment.
- Edited and produced all high quality school photographs and portraits.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
Social Native
Social Media Content Creator
09.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Wrote content and uploaded it to Social Native's content management system.
- Created and posted to Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Cultivated social media following across 3 platforms with more than 4000 total followers
GIG Photography
Assistant Photographer/ Photo Editor
05.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Photography Capture and edit photographs for weddings, events, portraits, college and magazine shoots.
- Prepare images for print and web, then archive and sent to client.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
- Upload photos onto company websites and into databases.
- Organized shoots from planning, scheduling, and styling to post-production.
- Assisted photographer with 5-10 shoots per month, including event and product shoots
Everyday With Rachel Ray
Food Photographer - Intern
01.2008 - 07.2009
Job overview
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Facilitated 1 weekly studio appointment per week.
Education
Long Island UniversityBrookville, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Photography
05.2012
University Overview
LaGuardia Communtiy CollegeLong Island City, NY
Associate of Applied Science from Commercial Photography
06.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Expert Product Styling
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Expert Canon and Sony
- Commercial Photography
- Creative Thinking
- Image Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Workflow Management
- Photo Processing
- Exposure Techniques
- Camera Setup
- Digital Image Creation
- Color Correction
- Relationship Development
- Time Management
Product Photography Clients
Product Photography Clients
Coogi, Pyer Moss, Tier, Duckie Confetti, Fe Noel, KIY.Tech, Carlton Yaito, Black Fashion Fair, Lyfestyle, Visionary Society, Her, Kai and I, Aseye Studios, Twitter, Burger King, 7Eleven, Turkey Hill
Timeline
Staff Photographer
TileBar
01.2024 - Current
Photographer
Irvin Simon Photographers
07.2019 - 03.2020
In-House Photographer
TIER
01.2019 - 12.2023
Social Media Content Creator
Social Native
09.2017 - 12.2019
Assistant Photographer/ Photo Editor
GIG Photography
05.2013 - 05.2015
Photographer
MsPaparazzi Photography
01.2008 - Current
Food Photographer - Intern
Everyday With Rachel Ray
01.2008 - 07.2009
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Photography
LaGuardia Communtiy College
Associate of Applied Science from Commercial Photography
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