Shelley Otto
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Creative professional in visual storytelling, consistently delivering high-quality imagery with efficiency and speed. Possess specialized skills in digital editing, lighting techniques, and composition. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication, seamlessly integrating these soft skills to meet and exceed project goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Photographer
Captured Moments Photography
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2016 - Current
- Maintained relationships with existing clients while developing new business opportunities.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Conduct interviews with subjects of a photoshoot to ensure comfort level during the session.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Maintained photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, and tripods.
- Managed workflow processes from pre-production through the post-production stages of each project.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
Family Caregiver
Self-employed
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2015 - Current
- Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
- Organized medications for family members and administered them according to directions.
- Prepared nutritious meals for family members following dietary guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for the elderly by removing tripping hazards from living areas.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Encouraged physical activity through walks outside or simple exercises indoors.
- Responded quickly to any emergencies that arose during caregiving sessions.
- Monitored vital signs of patient when necessary and reported changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care was being provided.
- Kept detailed records of services rendered and progress made by patients over time.
- Helped develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography/History
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10-2024
Skills
- Excellent workflow management
- Highly detail-oriented
- Team leadership abilities
- Creative concept development
- Digital asset management
- Visual storytelling
- Product photography
- Photo Editing
- Wildlife photography
- Social Media
- Creative vision
- Shot Composition
- Adobe Creative Suite
Affiliations
- Wildlife Protection
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Volunteering
- Furniture refinishing/building
Accomplishments
- Nikon Photography Contest Winner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Photographer
Captured Moments Photography
06.2016 - Current
Family Caregiver
Self-employed
09.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Photography/History
Southern New Hampshire University
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