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- Drawing and Painting
- Volunteering
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Tess Behannon
Dana Point ,CA
Summary
Energetic and creative with passion for capturing moments and telling visual stories. Organized, dependable, & successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding Photographer
Self-employeed
03.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire planning process, from initial consultation to final product delivery.
- Developed customized photography packages tailored to meet the unique requirements of each couple.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with attentiveness to their specific needs and preferences in wedding photography.
- Delivered high-quality edited images for clients, showcasing their special day through a personalized photo album.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Navigated various indoor and outdoor venues adeptly while capturing stunning photographs under diverse lighting conditions.
- Increased business revenue by offering additional products like engagement shoots, canvas prints, and custom designed albums alongside standard packages.
- Sought continuous improvement in photography skills through participation in workshops, conferences, and online courses within the industry community.
- Educated couples on best practices for posing during portrait sessions to achieve natural-looking results that showcased their personalities.
- Calculated quotes for clients.
- Maximized image quality by using professional editing software and maintaining an organized digital workflow.
- Managed multiple weddings simultaneously, ensuring seamless coordination and timely execution of all tasks.
- Improved turnaround time for image processing without sacrificing quality by optimizing editing workflows and adopting new technology solutions when appropriate.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in wedding photography styles and techniques to provide innovative services.
- Preserved the integrity of each couple''s unique story by capturing candid moments and genuine emotions throughout the event.
- Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
- Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively for advertising services, showcasing previous work, and engaging with potential clients.
- Established trust with clients by consistently being punctual and prepared, ensuring seamless wedding day coverage.
- Captured memorable moments by utilizing advanced photography techniques and equipment.
- Collaborated with other wedding vendors such as planners, florists, and venue coordinators to ensure smooth event operations.
- Consistently met deadlines for delivering edited images to clients, maintaining a reputation for reliability and efficiency.
Photographer
Self-employeed
03.2022 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through exceptional editing skills, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Conducted pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients' needs and preferences for optimal results.
- Showcased diverse photography styles for clients to choose from, increasing portfolio versatility.
- Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
- Served a diverse range of industries, including weddings, corporate events, fashion shoots, and family portraits.
- Increased social media engagement with captivating images that told compelling stories.
- Conducted market research to stay ahead of photography trends, integrating new styles into shoots to keep offerings fresh.
- Cultivated diverse portfolio that showcased versatility across various photography genres, attracting broader client base.
- Conducted detailed pre-shoot consultations to understand client needs, leading to highly personalized and satisfactory outcomes.
- Managed social media accounts, showcasing portfolio and attracting new clients through engaging content.
- Fostered creative environments during shoots, making subjects feel comfortable and natural, which improved photo quality.
- Maintained photography equipment, ensuring gear was in optimal condition for all shoots.
- Enhanced brand visibility by executing compelling photo shoots for marketing materials.
- Achieved consistent quality in challenging lighting conditions, utilizing expert knowledge of lighting equipment and techniques.
- Tailored photography packages to meet unique needs of each client, resulting in high client satisfaction rates.
- Implemented backup strategies for photo shoots, ensuring no critical moments were missed due to equipment failure.
- Developed structured archiving system for photo storage, ensuring easy access and organization of thousands of images.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering well-composed and visually appealing photographs for events.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in high rate of repeat business.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
Social Media Content Creator
God and Beauty Agency
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Enhanced brand awareness by creating engaging and shareable social media content.
- Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.
- Utilized visual storytelling techniques, incorporating eye-catching images and videos into posts for higher engagement rates.
- Developed in-depth understanding of digital and mobile marketing practices and media.
- Created visually appealing graphics and videos to enhance post engagement and shareability.
- Managed content calendar, ensuring consistent and timely publication across all social channels.
- Facilitated partnerships with other brands, expanding audience reach and fostering mutual growth.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
Blog Writer
Pura Vida Bracelets
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Promoted brand visibility by contributing well-researched articles to various online publications within the industry niche.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop content strategies that aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Utilized various writing styles such as listicles, how-to guides, and in-depth analyses to cater to diverse reader preferences and maintain reader interest.
- Managed editorial calendar, coordinating deadlines and ensuring timely publication of all blog posts.
- Refined tone of voice guidelines for consistent messaging across all written materials, from blog posts to social media updates.
- Generated leads though engaging blog content that successfully captured reader interest and encouraged further exploration of products or services offered.
- Maintained a consistent posting schedule by developing an efficient workflow for researching, drafting, editing, publishing, and promoting new articles.
- Monitored competitor blogs within the industry niche in order to stay informed of emerging trends or potential collaboration opportunities.
- Conducted thorough research on industry trends and news, ensuring content remained current and informative.
- Analyzed website analytics to identify popular topics and areas for improvement in future content creation efforts.
- Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features.
- Collaborated with team of writers, photographers and cinematographers to gather original content for blog.
- Posted regularly on blog and other social media outlets to increase retention, acquisition rates and levels of engagement with blog.
- Published regular pieces on fashion to blog.
- Enhanced blog engagement by consistently producing high-quality, relevant content tailored to the target audience.
- Optimized older blog posts with updated information, improved formatting, and fresh visuals to maintain relevancy over time.
- Maintained aesthetics of blog through images and troubleshooting issues.
- Created dynamic graphics to accompany blog posts.
- Connected and interacted with readers via email or message boards to address needs and ideas of audience.
- Met with content editors to plan post subjects and publishing schedules.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Collaborated with illustrators and photographers to enhance content.
- Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts
Collin County Community College
Plano, TX05-2021
Skills
- Creative vision
- Problem-solving
- Client communication
- Creative thinking
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Photojournalism
- Creative artistic vision
- Visual storytelling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client management
- Candid photography
Accomplishments
- Photographer and writer for PuraVida Bracelets.
- Collaborated with brands worldwide to reach their marketing needs.
- Assisted in content creation for brands
- Photographed brands such as gorjana, indie and harper, poppy and pout, oak essentials, urban outfitters, etc.
Interests
Timeline
Wedding Photographer
Self-employeed
03.2022 - Current
Photographer
Self-employeed
03.2022 - Current
Blog Writer
Pura Vida Bracelets
01.2022 - 12.2022
Social Media Content Creator
God and Beauty Agency
01.2017 - 12.2024
Associate of Arts - Arts
Collin County Community College
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