Vanessa Azevedo
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated photographer eager to share skill set, and strengthen photography and editing abilities. A team player looking to apply expertise on set in a shooting environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer, Editor and Assistant
Kevin Sousa Photography
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted with on-location shoots
- Edited images
- Shot on location
Assistant Photographer Experience
Vanessa Burns Photography
02.2023 - Current
- Held volunteer position as a photographer's assistant
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Assisted with on-location photo shoots, including setting up lights
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Event, Portrait Photographer
Owner, Vanessa Azevedo Photography
06.2022 - Current
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission, ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots, working collaboratively with clients
- Worked with a model, experimenting with various poses to achieve desired client results
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props, and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product
- Photographed high-quality images
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance
Editor and Assistant
George Pimentel Photography
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted in answering emails
- Cleaned studio and properly stored photography equipment, readily available for future photo shoots
- Organized and prepared studio space for photo shoots
- Supported photo shoots by helping with lighting, and editing final shots
- Photographed high-quality images for Sick Kids event
- Card runner
- Edited in studio and at on-location shoots
- Used Photo Mechanic, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to complete basic image editing such as touch up editing, retouching skin tones, and improving lighting and colour
- Built and maintained professional, friendly and productive relationships with George, and the rest of his team
Barn/Horse Caretaker Eperience
Creditview Stables
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Held a volunteer position assisting with feeding, rugging, and general stable procedures
- Trained students in basic care and maintenance for horses
- Prepared and maintained comfortable horse stables
- Followed horses' dietary needs and medication regimen
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments for horses
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON05.2024
High School Diploma -
Holy Name of Mary College School
Mississauga, ON06.2019
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Photo Mechanic
- Image Editing, Retouching and Colour Correction
- Event, Portrait and Fashion Photography
- Camera Setup
- Organized
- Highly dependable
- Compassionate
- Team player
Timeline
Photographer, Editor and Assistant
Kevin Sousa Photography
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Photographer Experience
Vanessa Burns Photography
02.2023 - Current
Event, Portrait Photographer
Owner, Vanessa Azevedo Photography
06.2022 - Current
Editor and Assistant
George Pimentel Photography
03.2022 - Current
Barn/Horse Caretaker Eperience
Creditview Stables
09.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Sheridan College
High School Diploma -
Holy Name of Mary College School
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