Photo Assistant Resume Examples

Photo Assistant

Worked as an independent contractor for Philadelphia photographers for commercial print advertising and publicity events.

• Interacted with clients in advertising, graphics and publishing fields.
• Organized and maintained computerized client files, information systems and billing.
• Produced high-density digital images through advanced color printing skills and delivered them to clients through CDROMs and e-mail transmission.
• Printed black and white photos using 35-mm, 120 and 4x5 negatives and chemical toning.

Photo Assistant / Studio Intern

Assisted Photographers on editorial /advertorial shoots & set up lighting /equipment

• Maintained Studio Equipment in organized manner
• Oversaw delivery & pick up of products/props/equipment
• Assisted with photo editing of the studio archive
• Pre-production tasks: prepared props and sets for daily/upcoming shoots

Photo Assistant

• Initiated the implementation of a new photo usage report by collaborating with IT, resulting in a more efficient reporting process to report to photo agencies. This process was rolled out across titles at [company name].
• Supported the Photo Editors in all administrative duties, including contracts with vendors, billing and reconciling monthly estimates and budget
• Communicated visual ideas to photographers in order to get still life photographs that met the expectations of editors, designers and photographers
• Improved vendors database and managed the distribution of the magazine to photo providers

Photo Assistant

Coordinated with other photographers, stylists, models, costume design sets, and researched locations

• Prepared sets for shoots, ensured equipment was functioning properly, set up lighting and accessories
• Post-production work including transferring of files from camera to computer
• Catalogued digital files, assisted with general touch-ups and minor enhancements

Photo Assistant

• Photographed a food feature for San Antonio Magazine September 2011 issue at Zinc Bistro and Wine Bar.
• Photographed cookies and products for Lily’s Cookies for their website.
• Photographed Purity Botanicals product line for their website.
• Researched and prepared a power point presentation featuring photo stories produced under the director of photography of Cooking Light magazine.

Photo Assistant

• Promoted from Photo Intern
• Casted models, booked studios, created call sheets, tracked props, attended shoots
• Photo researched for all sections, ordered hi-res images from photographers, and stock/syndication agencies
• Organized archival system for photo shoots, model books, model releases, prop closet

Photo Assistant/staff Photographer

Photographed interiors, exteriors and products to best showcase the work of the client

• Responsible for seeking and managing new and existing clients
• Supervised and instructed photo assistants in studio and on location
• Collaborated with digital retouching staff to produce final images

Photo Assistant

Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.

• Compiled, copied, sorted, and filed records for accountability and future references.
• Communicated with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and addressed complaints.
• Greeted people entering establishment and directed or escorted them to specific destinations.

Photo Assistant

• Assisted five Photo Editors with their daily activities.
• Supported the Creative Director/Art Director with the creation and maintenance of shot lists for both fashion and feature shoots.
• Facilitated travel arrangements to and from shoots for all cast and crew.
• Processed invoices/advances, drafted insurance certificates and Location
• Responsible for stock photography research pertaining to magazine feature

Photo Assistant/print Shop

Worked with a team to design labels, flyers and professional documents for the corporate office

• Successfully created images of custom products using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS2
• Assisted print shop technicians to update catalog graphics for use in advertisements
• Excellent knowledge of procedures and methods used to file photographic prints and negatives
• Responsible for employee photos and identification badges