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Vera Mezentseva

Queens,New York

Summary

Skilled and creative Photographer with over 8 years of experience. Committed to providing exceptional customer service and capturing memorable moments for clients.

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop for photo editing and enhancement. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and helpful attitude. Able to manage a high-volume workload and work independently.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Photographer

Diamond Shot
12.2022 - Current
  • Greeted and assisted clients, ensuring positive and welcoming environment
  • Supported in setting up and arranging studio equipment for various photo shoots
  • Prepared props and accessories, ensuring they were ready for use.
  • Increased productivity of Photography Studio by 20%, resulting in improved efficiency and output
  • Successfully photographed average of 50 products per day for various brands, including Veronica Beard, Amazon, Brandon Maxwell, and Costco

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
12.2010 - Current
  • Communicated with clients to discuss and finalize all aspects related to photography sessions
  • Assisted clients in selecting suitable photography studios or locations for their shoots
  • Adjusted apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on various factors, including lighting conditions, depth of field, and subject motion
  • Guided clients with posing techniques to capture desired images
  • Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission
  • Enhanced, retouched, and resized photographs to ensure optimal quality and presentation.

Photographer

Art Photo
11.2015 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for assembling and inspecting photography equipment prior to each session
  • Set up lighting and backdrops to create desired atmosphere and aesthetics
  • Conducted personalized and group photoshoots
  • Photographed between 30 to 150 clients per day
  • Specialized in producing graduation albums, business portraits, and event remortgages
  • Collaborated closely with clients to understand their unique preferences and deliver exceptional results
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance

Education

Studies in Design

Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics

No Degree - Foundations in Photography

Photography School “Fine Art”
Moscow, Russia
2015

No Degree - Image Consultant

FIT
New York, NY
2022

No Degree - Retouching Course

Photography School “Fine Art”
2018

Skills

  • Studio photography techniques
  • Customer service and satisfaction
  • Attention to detail and composition
  • Adobe Photoshop for photo editing
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Independent work and time management
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Positive attitude and adaptability

Timeline

Assistant Photographer

Diamond Shot
12.2022 - Current

Photographer

Art Photo
11.2015 - 02.2019

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
12.2010 - Current

Studies in Design

Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics

No Degree - Foundations in Photography

Photography School “Fine Art”

No Degree - Image Consultant

FIT

No Degree - Retouching Course

Photography School “Fine Art”
Vera Mezentseva