Owner/Photographer
Country Strong Photography
PLAIN DEALING
01.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract customers.
- Managed photography projects from concept to completion.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and requirements.
- Oversaw scheduling and logistics for photo shoots.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Implemented quality control procedures for all photographic work.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote photography services effectively.
- Attended trade shows and conferences related to the field of photography in order to network with peers or discover new technologies.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated for optimal performance at all times.
- Oversaw post-production processes such as retouching photos or creating special effects as required by clients.
- Maintained a library of digital images and provided access to staff members when needed.
- Scheduled meetings with clients to discuss project objectives, timelines, deliverables, pricing.
- Designed lighting setups for both indoor and outdoor shoots according to client specifications.
- Coordinated with editors and designers on the production of photos for print and digital media.
- Organized photo shoots with clients, models, makeup artists, stylists, and other professionals as needed.
- Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop software to enhance quality or adjust size and formatting requirements.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Edited high-resolution images for print and digital publications.
- Managed color correction and image retouching using industry-standard software.