Lora Reehling

Wedding, portrait, family, event, commercial, community and creative business branding photography.

Created photography program for AmeriCorps members to help document their year of service as the Digital Service Fellows. Members used photography as a tool throughout their year of service in the School District of Philadelphia.

Independent photography contractor, at the Pennsylvania Hospital capturing family moments and newborn baby portraits. Commission based creative sales position.

Photography teacher and Mentor for a Fairtrade, non-profit organization working with under-privileged teenagers in Peru. Taught new techniques and perspectives in photography and communication skills in working with people in Spanish. The best photos were selected and produced into postcards and greeting cards where the teens received 50% of the profits toward their family, education and future.

Built relationships with new business owners throughout Philadelphia. Tripled revenue in dedicated sections of the paper within the first 6 months. Created "Healthy Living," section - devoted to health wellness providers, featuring a new business each week. Created new layout design incorporating display ads on the Billboard Page which is still used today. Ranked in the top 3 of highest sales for first yearly publication of the the "City Guide," which catered to Philadelphia's newcomers featuring an all-inclusive guide to the city.

Account management for clients seeking market research from all over the country. Designed projects for 400 + bi-lingual employees.

Commission based portrait photographer, photographing families and children in Ocean City, Maryland. Completed first season with highest sales record and title, 'Rookie of the Year.'

University of the West of England, UK Study Abroad Program - Sociology 2003 - 2004