Vanessa Ayala
La Habra,CA
Summary
Detailed life style photographer known for creating safe, fun and joyful environments. Gifted at working with people through all walks of life. Looking for a new role where hard work, dedication & contagious joy will be highly valued.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
The Space OC
Santa Ana, California
01.2022 - Current
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Professional Photographer
VeeShootsPhotos
Los Angeles, California
11.2020 - Current
- Developed creative concepts and themes for photo shoots in collaboration with clients.
- Created a safe and fun environment; changing the experience and initial nervousness of more timid clients.
- Conducted on-location photography sessions, adapting to various environments and lighting conditions.
- Coordinated with other photographers when working on projects together.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to shoots.
- Took pictures of individuals, families, and small groups in studio or on location.
- Managed social media platforms, posting engaging content to increase visibility and client engagement.
- Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
- Used traditional or digital cameras along with tripods, filters and flash attachments.
- Created a portfolio of photographic works to showcase at client meetings.
- Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to enhance image quality.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Conducted photo shoots annually, including weddings, portraits, and commercial photography.
Church Volunteer
Fearless Media
Los Angeles, California
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained records of attendance at weekly services and special events held at the church.
- Managed social media accounts associated with the church by regularly posting updates on upcoming events or important announcements related to it.
- Attended meetings with pastors to discuss goals for upcoming programs or initiatives that benefit the congregation.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Coordinated and organized special holiday and spiritual events to boost community interest.
- Organized charity and fundraising events to raise money for great cause.
- Demonstrated and reinforced values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
Media Assistant
City of Cerritos
Cerritos, California
09.2016 - 07.2024
- Monitored sound levels throughout recordings to ensure quality audio tracks were captured.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
- Operated a variety of cameras for live broadcasts, ensuring smooth and error-free productions.
- Designed graphics for studio productions.
- Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.
- Communicated with directors and other crew members to discuss filming sequences, desired effects and lighting requirements.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior camera operators and assistants.
- Collaborated with producers and directors to ensure desired visuals were achieved in each scene.
- Captured events through video and still-shot cameras.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayfair
Lakewood, CA07-2010
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Large format printing
- Strong exposure techniques
- Strong compositional skills
- Photo editing
- Client relations
- Digital photography
- Social media
- Adobe illustrator
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Manager
The Space OC
01.2022 - Current
Professional Photographer
VeeShootsPhotos
11.2020 - Current
Church Volunteer
Fearless Media
03.2020 - Current
Media Assistant
City of Cerritos
09.2016 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Mayfair