About me

I have the skills, qulifications and experience necessary for junior or trainee roles within photography ; I am very approachable, enthusiastic, well presented and I hold a considerable amount of knowledge regarding photography, photo manipulation and retouching.

I work extremely well under pressure, very focused in my work, well known to be an excellent problem solver. I have a genuine passion for photography and would relish in the opportunity to explore the food photography world.

Examples of skills and experiences gained:

-Intermediate use of Photoshop CS4

-Photo manipulation, retouching experience

-Sharp attention to detail

-Excellent organisation skills and time management

-Strong communication and people skills

I believe I would prove to be of value to you and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you further.

Please find enclosed a copy of my CV for more information.

Skills

- Studio experience, - Intermediate use of Photoshop CS4, - In depth knowledge of digital photography, - Ability to learn quickly, - Ability to communicate technical issues using simple and clear language, - Ability to easily communicate creative ideas, - Dealing with customers face to face and by phone, - Profound ability to excel and thrive in a studio environment, - Knowledge of cameras and studio lights, - Proven ability to work successfully with and without supervision, - Excellent written and communication skills, - Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, - Scanning all formats of film, - Digital photo manipulation, digital printing, - Darkroom printing and developing, - Scanning, cropping, colour correcting, image retouching., - Working within a team and independently, - Making decisions within own remit, - Able use of photocopier, scanner and printers, - Proficient in various computer software: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, - Excellent interpersonal skills, - Professional telephone manner, - Meeting and greeting customers, building rapport, - Call handling, inbound and outbound., - Working against strict timeframes

Awards

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design (Photography), South East Essex College, Level 2 First Diploma in Understanding the Media, South East Essex College