Technical Knowledge: I have a soild foundation of camera operations, equipment, post-processing techniques, and understanding composition, lighting, and framing as a photographer.
Connections within the Industry: Having lived in Seattle my whole life, I’ve had the opportunity to build connections and meet people in the film, photography, and music industry.
Experience: While I may not have a ton of professional photography experience, I have been taking photos my entire life. Planning shoots and coming up with creative ideas comes naturally to me.
Problem-Solving Skills: I am skilled at finding creative solutions to any challenges that may arise during a shoot or in post-production.
Tools That Need Development:
Video Editing: I want to refine my video editing skills to tell better stories in my work.
Marketing and Branding: Spend time learning more about marketing and branding strategies to effectively promote my work and reach a wider audience.
Photoshop/LRC: Develop faster editing techniques in Lightroom Classic to enhance my photos efficiently without spending too much time on a single image and refine my Photoshop skills to be more precise and creative in the editing process.
Time Management and Organization: Improve my ability to manage my time effectively and stay organized to be more productive in my work.
Tools I Don’t Have YET!:
Product Photography: Learn how to take great photos of products and how to capture details effectively.
Online Portfolio and Social Media: Create an online portfolio to display my best work and style. Use platforms to reach a wider audience and attract potential clients.
Styling and Posing: Learn how to style and pose subjects to create compelling photos. Understand fashion trends, and how to direct models to achieve desired poses and expressions. Build connections with models and collaborate with stylists.