Kirsten Hughes-Bailey
215 S. Ontario St. Box 254
De Tour Village, Michigan 49725
De Tour Village, Michigan 49725
A highly talented Photographer
with extensive experience in providing specialized digital photographic
and routine conventional assistance
for the general public. Profound technical expertise and creativity at
producing and preserving images
that paint a picture, tell a story, and record an event.
Summary of Qualifications
· Creative use of traditional and digital cameras, along
with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, grip equipment,
continuous lighting and flash attachments.
· Determine desired images and picture composition,
selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired
effects for high quality digital photography.
· Adjust apertures,
shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as
lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
· Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed,
using measuring devices and formulas.
· Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to
create desired effects, using computers and specialized software including
movie making and processing to DVD capibility. Extensive experience with
Photoshop CSC6, Lightroom, Bridge and Capture One Pro 8 in PC platform.
· Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving,
and electronic transmission.
· Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs
by studying assignments and consulting with clients about their needs and
preferences. Plan, schedule and execute all aspects of conventional
photography including 'on-location' procedures and clinical shoots.
· Review sets of photographs to select the best work and
proficient in the full editing process.
· Sound ability to maintain consistency in photo shoot and through
the editing process. Troubleshooting as situations and photography challenges
arise.
· Continuously learning new improvement ideas and
techniques to add to my creative photographic process.
· Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to
compose, create and sell photographic Fine Art through an e-commerce able photo
studio. Perform general office duties such as scheduling appointments, keeping
books, and ordering prints and packaging items along with photographic
equipment.
· Proficient ability to listen to and understand
information and ideas presented through spoken words, sentences and oral
communication.
· Knowledge of principles and processes for providing
customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment,
meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
of purchased images and photograph packages.
· Excellent team player; flexible and able to work
independently and collaboratively.
· Demonstrated ability to organize time and schedules
efficiently.
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Additional Proficiency in,
Coral Word Perfect, Coral Photo Shop, Coral Photo Magic, Print Shop, Paint
Shop, Print Artist, Windows , MS Explorer, Netscape, MS Works, MS Word, MS
Excel, Claris Works, Portrait Professional, Movie Maker, Canon camera, lenses
and accessories.
Professional Experience
Kirsten Hughes Photography
New Albany, IN 1983 to Present
As a Natural Light and Studio
Photographer I Photograph children, families, weddings and nature. Interact
with clients, create and set up shoot, choose and edit images, present to
clients the image choices, take order and process, package and deliver the high
quality photographs to clients.
Education and Certifications
Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh,
PA
Principles
of Digital Photography: CS6-WIN, Digital image Management: Light room 2012
Bay Mills Community College - Brimley,
Michigan
Digital Photography 2011
Digital Photography 2011
Seattle Filmworks - Seattle, WA
Correspondence Photography Class 1988
Correspondence Photography Class 1988
Consolidated Community
Services - Brimley, Michigan
Photography Class 1987
Photography Class 1987
Sault Ste Marie Skill Center - Sault
Ste Marie, Michigan
Graphic Arts and Design 1982-1984
Accomplishments
http://kirstenhughes.photoshelter.com
http://sustainablesanctuaryliving.blogspot.com/2014/11/salted-caramel.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirsten-Hughes-Photography/587747218013685
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirsten-Hughes-Photography/587747218013685
References upon request.
