About me

I am a 35 year old, highly motivated freelance photographer / retoucher.

I'm specialized in Automotive, Architecture / Interior, Lifestyle/Fashion fields of photography.

Being an optimistic and creative team player with very good technical and

computer (software) skills and a wide range of interests, I am also able to

work self-contained when needed.

I am introduced in details with all new digital technologies and equipment

used in the photography field today.

These learning, combined with my software skills and design education are

my major advantages.

Also I have solid knowledge and experience in classic and traditional

photography.

Please find enclosed a copy of my CV, which I hope will interest you.

For my photography work you can visit my webpage: *,

or download a photography /postproduction PDF version from here : *

I shall be pleased to furnish any further information and answer all your questions.

Please contact me if you require any further details or documents.

I hope to hear from you in the near future.

Yours faithfully,

Ivanov

Skills

I have extensive knowledge of many software applications [PC and MAC platforms]., Listed are those which I use on a regular basis:, Adobe Photoshop/ACR/Bridge [used since 2003/2008/2009], I have been using Photoshop extensively since 2003 and consider myself to be an, expert user. I use Photoshop for creating layouts for most of my designs as well as, retouching and manipulating over 80 % of the photos I retouched., Since 2008 Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) has also been used for some project., Corel DRAW/Adobe Illustrator [used since 2003], Although I am more comfortable with pixels rather than vectors, I have had, plenty of experience creating layouts, illustrating, logo designs and designing with, these applications., PHASE ONE / Capture ONE [used since 2006], I’ve used a range of image editing & retouching software, but Capture ONE has, been my first choice for 4 years for all the basic color & tonal edits of the RAW data., Perfect software when tethered shooting with PHASE ONE / Mamiya medium, format digital systems is needed., HASSELBLAD Phocus / LEAF Capture [used since 2008], Used for the same task as Capture ONE, mainly on photographer’s request., Adobe Lightroom [used since 2009], Nikon Capture NX [used since 2004], In 2006 I switched to Capture ONE, Adobe InDesign [used since 2006], This is my preferred application when it comes to laying out multiple page, documents, though I have some knowledge using Quark Express too., NIK Software [used since 2004], Since 4 years is one of my favorite plug-in for photo improvements., Web Design Programing [used since 2003], I have knowledge in handcoded programming the following languages:, HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS.

Sector Experience

- Over 10 years of solid traditional [film] & digital photographic & retouching, experience., - Excellent broad knowledge of traditional photographic processes,, methods and new digital photographic technologies and workflow., - Advanced knowledge and ability to use a variety of camera equipment and, accessories - medium format and 35mm systems [digital and film based]., - Solid skills of using HENSEL, ProFoto, Elinchom product lines, together, with different light modifiers [indoor and outdoor]., - Fluent knowledge and practice of using SEKONIC and GOSSEN light, meters equipment [indoor and outdoor]., - Practical experience of calibrating and profiling displays using X-RITE devices., - Strong analytical skills, creative retouching know-how, composing and, look development techniques, using cross OS platform computers and operating, systems and graphic and imaging applications., Extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photo Paint, Corel DRAW,, Adobe Illustrator, PHASE ONE/Capture ONE, Nikon Capture, NIK Software,, Adobe In Design, Adobe Lightroom, HASSELBLAD Phocus, Leaf Capture., - Ability to estimate and correct digital prints and proofs for color,, contrast and density when compared to original objects or transparencies, and to use computer accessories and techniques to modify color, color balance, and contrast of photographic images., - Print & pre-print experience. Practical skills and knowledge - offset printing,, digital printing., - Five years of extensive experience in designing for print and advertising, materials & publications and also for websites and web applications., - Excellent team player; flexible and able to work independently and, collaboratively., - Ability to organize time and schedules efficiently and consistently meet, deadlines., - Master’s degree in design and general fine arts.