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Charro Benteau

Paradise ,NL

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer

Valley Faces Of Business
05.2023 - Current
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.

Owner/Operator Photographer

Charro Benteau Photography
01.2005 - Current
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.

Education

Professional Photography

New York Institute of Photography
New York, NY
06.2004

Computer Operator

Sackville Business Academy
Lower Sackville, NS
06.1993

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Client Relations
  • Project Deadlines
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Digital Image Creation
  • Excellent Workflow Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Contract Preparation
  • Client Scheduling

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Freelance Photographer

Valley Faces Of Business
05.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator Photographer

Charro Benteau Photography
01.2005 - Current

Professional Photography

New York Institute of Photography

Computer Operator

Sackville Business Academy
Charro Benteau