Photographer
Mrs.HopeThompson@Gmail.com
http://HopeMariesArt.blogspot.com
Objective:
To obtain a creative position as a photographers
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Knowledge- Technical, historical, and critical approaches to studio photography and digital media. Skills include extensive knowledge of all formats of photography including digital animation, video, web design, multimedia and mixed media works. Extensive knowledge of color, the color wheel, color theory in modern and contemporary fine art.
Technical Skills
Camera design and function (Camera obscurer, pin hole camera)
Variations of film, appropriate film exposure and development techniques, studio lighting; working with photo grams and photo-based printmaking; working with children and challenging situations. Portrait setup for newborns, groups of children and groups up to 30 people. Studio lighting
Macromedia Skills
Adobe Skills include: Photoshop CS3, Lightroom, Imager Ready CS3 , InDesign CS3, Illustrator, Bridge Software: Director MX2004, Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Poser
Education
University Of Houston – Bachelors of Fine Art with a focus on Photography and Digital Media
University Of Houston- Block Program in Photography- These upper division courses emphasize
advanced studies, and critical skills in photography and media analysis.
American International University – Studies in Fashion Photography and Advertising Photography
Honors
Photographer of the year T.I.M.S. 2007, & 2008.
VH1 save the music foundation- best in show 2009
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Professional Experience
1998-2009
Apprenticeship
Assistant to John Gray, Fashion and Advertising Photographer (London – May, 05 – Aug. 05)
Assistant to Ed Chamberlain, Photographer (Houston- 1996 – 2006)
Internship Assistant to Damon Gillespie, Assist Director (AD1) on the movie STEPPIN
K4 Photography Studios
Assent to owner, Photographer, Retouch Artiest, Photo Editor
· Photographing Family portraits up to 5 people
· Editing portraits and preparing them for viewing with light room
· Maintain studio equipment and daily studio supply needs
Printing and retouching images for presentation to clients
· Equipment used: Nikon D300 and Nikon D200 cameras
Picture Me! Portrait Studios
Portrait photographer and Studio Manager
· Photographing Family portraits up to 20 people
· Photographing Corporate and Professional Head Shots
· In studio sales include wall portraits, greeting cards, and announcements
· Maintain studio equipment and daily studio supply needs
· Editing portraits and preparing them for viewing
Picture People
Photographer, Editor of Photography, Photography Retouches
· Conducing short interview to find what client is hoping
to accomplish in visit
· Photographing clients
· Editing images down to most impactful and expressive
· Printing and Retouching images for presentation to clients
Capture the World Video Production & Photography
Photographer and Videographer
· Equipment used: Canon equipment (35mm and digital D10)
· Filming and editing digitally recorded film from weddings, and other special events
· Photographed wedding party preparing for event, ceremony, wedding party portraits.
ArtWorkz
Assistant to founding artist, Reginald Adams
· Equipment used: ceramic tile, liquid nails, grout, 35mm Canon
· Assisted in designing and composition of the 4th Ward Mosaic Mural
To obtain a creative position as a photographers
___________________________________________________________________________________
Knowledge- Technical, historical, and critical approaches to studio photography and digital media. Skills include extensive knowledge of all formats of photography including digital animation, video, web design, multimedia and mixed media works. Extensive knowledge of color, the color wheel, color theory in modern and contemporary fine art.
Technical Skills
Camera design and function (Camera obscurer, pin hole camera)
Variations of film, appropriate film exposure and development techniques, studio lighting; working with photo grams and photo-based printmaking; working with children and challenging situations. Portrait setup for newborns, groups of children and groups up to 30 people. Studio lighting
Macromedia Skills
Adobe Skills include: Photoshop CS3, Lightroom, Imager Ready CS3 , InDesign CS3, Illustrator, Bridge Software: Director MX2004, Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Poser
Education
University Of Houston – Bachelors of Fine Art with a focus on Photography and Digital Media
University Of Houston- Block Program in Photography- These upper division courses emphasize
advanced studies, and critical skills in photography and media analysis.
American International University – Studies in Fashion Photography and Advertising Photography
Honors
Photographer of the year T.I.M.S. 2007, & 2008.
VH1 save the music foundation- best in show 2009
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Professional Experience
1998-2009
Apprenticeship
Assistant to John Gray, Fashion and Advertising Photographer (London – May, 05 – Aug. 05)
Assistant to Ed Chamberlain, Photographer (Houston- 1996 – 2006)
Internship Assistant to Damon Gillespie, Assist Director (AD1) on the movie STEPPIN
K4 Photography Studios
Assent to owner, Photographer, Retouch Artiest, Photo Editor
· Photographing Family portraits up to 5 people
· Editing portraits and preparing them for viewing with light room
· Maintain studio equipment and daily studio supply needs
Printing and retouching images for presentation to clients
· Equipment used: Nikon D300 and Nikon D200 cameras
Picture Me! Portrait Studios
Portrait photographer and Studio Manager
· Photographing Family portraits up to 20 people
· Photographing Corporate and Professional Head Shots
· In studio sales include wall portraits, greeting cards, and announcements
· Maintain studio equipment and daily studio supply needs
· Editing portraits and preparing them for viewing
Picture People
Photographer, Editor of Photography, Photography Retouches
· Conducing short interview to find what client is hoping
to accomplish in visit
· Photographing clients
· Editing images down to most impactful and expressive
· Printing and Retouching images for presentation to clients
Capture the World Video Production & Photography
Photographer and Videographer
· Equipment used: Canon equipment (35mm and digital D10)
· Filming and editing digitally recorded film from weddings, and other special events
· Photographed wedding party preparing for event, ceremony, wedding party portraits.
ArtWorkz
Assistant to founding artist, Reginald Adams
· Equipment used: ceramic tile, liquid nails, grout, 35mm Canon
· Assisted in designing and composition of the 4th Ward Mosaic Mural
