Elizabeth Smith

Creating and capturing exhilarating moments in all categories of photography with an emphasis on lifestyle and portraiture, as well as ample experience photographing product, both on location and in studio. Planning and preparing for shoots through pre production. Ensuring the highest quality of imagery through post production. Editing images, basic to moderate skin and hair retouching, as well as color management and texture treatments. Capturing real and imagined footage through videography. Building and maintaining relationships with clients before and after sessions; through constant communication, both on the phone and through email, ensuring their requests are met in an organized and timely manner, answering questions, prompt delivery of goods. Highly proficient in Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Lightroom. Maintaining strong digital asset management skills. Ample experience creating and manipulating light in every scenario through use of reflectors, speedlights, strobes, etc.

Working alongside a team to create positive experiences for customers in a high paced environment. Delegating duties to team members. Assisting with training new partners, continual coaching and upholding of store values. Working alongside our manager and team to create positive growth in sales. Following operational policies and procedures including those for cash handling and safety and security. Placing store orders on both a regular and irregular schedule. Ensuring on hand quantities are kept up to date through inventory counts. Maintaining a balance in office work, running the floor, and additional unexpected tasks that would arise. Connecting with, and joyfully serving, customers on a daily basis. Maintaining store cleanliness and organization. Both opening and closing the store.

Assisting instructor, Chris Orwig, with secretarial duties such as, making copies of documents, emailing students after each class to inform them of additional resources related to class content, as well as recap what was taught that day and review any assignments given. Setting up and cleaning up before and after class. Helping students with photoshop CS6 exercises taught in the class. Offering additional tutoring after class time. Working in the computer, print, and scan labs at school. Troubleshooting with students any technical issues that may come up with the equipment. Creating documents for handouts and grading in both Microsoft Word and Excel. Responsible for keeping labs tidy and in order. Opening and closing the labs.

Assisting on photo shoots for both clients as well as model testing. Making cold calls to clothing companies and corporations, assisting in sending out promo pieces and inquiries. Pre-production for shoots including assisting with styling, location scouting, food preparation and more. Working around other professionals in the photography industry such as clothing designers, models, hair and make-up artists, etc.

Assistant at two-day LA Workshop. Setting up lights and prepping studio space, helping to sign people in and greeting. Assisting others with their cameras, pocket wizards and other gear, breaking down equipment. Assisting attendees with retouching as Lara was teaching.

Opening, and closing the store. Cheerfully accepting orders over the phone and in person. Cake preparing, making, and decorating: both simple and elaborate single tier designs. Preparing and making waffle bowls and cones. Providing excellent customer service. Training multiple employees. Taking stock and inventory.