Veronica Slavin
Photographer
Ventura,California
Skills
- 20years as a studio photographer Very familiar with lighting and troubleshooting for the desired outcome My technical camera experience is matched with my knowledge of light and my creative ability I have been put into circumstances on the spot to create images for a client without prior briefing on their needs and have been able to deliver outstanding images to those clients Would prefer to have a plan ahead of time though
- Organized and dependable I maintain, transfer, set up, test, photograph and tear down multiple portable lighting studios on a daily basis
- Lightroom and Photoshop proficient for editing and color correction Would prefer to light and photograph correctly in camera to reduce post production time
- Have photographed under a fast paced environment and have days where I've photographed thousands of subjects in one day
- Co-owned and operated two retail shops and a manufacturing facility with over twelve employees
- Great at following a shot list from the client
- Extremely strong posing skills when working with people
- Love to network and I'm a team player In past employment I received multiple awards for my customer service skills
- Good with follow through I show up and deliver on time
- Great with communicating with clients to reach desired end result
Summary
Veronica is my legal name, but I'm known as Ronnie. Website is www.ronnieslavin.com
I've been a photographer for forty years, half of which photography being my main source of income. My first paycheck for photography was from Surfer Magazine in a time where photography, especially in that industry, was male dominated. I've easily photographed a million portraits. I've photographed in the controlled light of a studio to the changing light situations in outdoor environments. I've done billboards, advertising campaigns, social media content, business headshots, catalog work, live theater, airplanes, sports, celebrities, events, weddings, production, high schools seniors, government officials, scientific product parts, exotic aircraft, large groups of professionals, marketing material, animals, families, end of life documentary and under water photography, just to name a few. I procured a helicopter to photograph a product from the air without prior notice at the last minute request of a client. Many of my photography jobs were last minute and under pressure or in less than ideal situations. I have learned from them all!
Clients
Many of my clients prefer for me not to be identified. They have hired me for my discretion as well as my skills. I have been photographing for a world wide scientific organization for more than ten years, who do research on many important topics, especially in the last couple of years. I've been on retainer as a photographer for a high end airplane dealership. They trust me to care for their multi million dollar aircraft as well as their high end clientele. I've photographed celebrities and high income professionals as well as their families. They trust me to present them in the correct way or to not disclose them to the media at all. That trust in me is not taken lightly.
Work History
Owner
Veronica Slavin Photography
Ventura, California
12.2006 - Current
- Product photography. From large private aircraft to pocket sized utility lights. Mostly on retainer to upkeep e-commerce sites.
- Communicating brand through photos. Not just taking photos, but placing and lighting subjects to communicate brand.
- Marketing photos. Physical business location as well as headshots and photos of staff to communicate what they do.
- Social Media Content Creation. Plan strategies with small businesses to market and promote their business online.
- Portraits for business and local government. Either placed with a setting or background that communicates location, market that they serve as well as what they do or product is used for.
- Adverting photos for cities for use in their brochure, website and sometimes billboard use.
- Photograph social media content for small companies
- Production photos for media to create continuity within production.
- Aerial photography. When client desires photos that can only be done by air and not safe for drones. Usually involves a helicopter with no doors.
- Event and wedding photography.
Photographer
Visual Photography
Camarillo, California
05.2001 - 12.2015
- Photographed high volume portrait studio.
- Was responsible for studio equipment. We had six camera/lighting location set ups that I was responsible for. I would have to be sure that all the gear was inventoried and stored correctly for easy assembly on site. Make sure all photographers were scheduled. Set up cameras, test lighting and connect computers. Created and assembled portable studio lighting on location as well as disassemble on a daily basis.
- Photographed tethered high volume portraits on location. Was responsible to shoot to a laptop with a portable on location studio which had to be set up and broken down every day. Loaded and drove to location sites for set up and tear down daily.
Contract Photographer
Sundance Photography
Ventura, California
04.2000 - 01.2005
- Was contracted to photograph 30-40 weddings and events per year.
Freelance Photographer
Surfer Magazine
Orange County, California
07.1983 - Current
- Photographed and submitted many top surfers in the area as I had access to them.
- One sequence of my images made their calendar
- Photographed the 1984 Windsurfing Olympic Event in Santa Barbara, Calfornia for "Surfing and Ocean Sports" Magazine
Retail Clerk
Von's Grocery
Ventura, California
07.1978 - 03.2003
- Created in store monthly newsletters
- Was a photographer for their corporate newsletter, "Crax N' Fax" and created in store newsletters.
- Was part of the team that traveled throughout Southern California and installed new computers pre Y2K
- Trained new employees as well as providing training promoted from within.
- Received three President awards for my customer service skills, which when I left in 2003, was a company record at that time as a front end cashier and management.
Owner Manager Bookkeeper
Morningstar Surf And Sport
Ventura And Santa Barbara, California
06.1984 - 01.1999
- Co-owner
- Accounts payable and payroll bookkeeper
- Handled all bank deposits
- Created adverting for radio, print and television
- Managed and scheduled 14 employees
- Ordered apparel and accessories
- We were the first store in Ventura to carry the "Roxy/Quiksilver"clothing line.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Media
Took several courses required for the Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
Associate of Arts - Business
Studied business and marketing for two years.
High School Diploma - undefined
1978
It is a private school in Santa Barbara, mostly college prep.
Timeline
Owner - Veronica Slavin Photography
12.2006 - Current
Photographer - Visual Photography
05.2001 - 12.2015
Contract Photographer - Sundance Photography
04.2000 - 01.2005
Owner Manager Bookkeeper - Morningstar Surf And Sport
06.1984 - 01.1999
Freelance Photographer - Surfer Magazine
07.1983 - Current
Retail Clerk - Von's Grocery
07.1978 - 03.2003
Ventura College - Associate of Arts, Social Media
Santa Barbara City College - Associate of Arts, Business
Bishop Diego High School - High School Diploma,
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