CHINEDU MIRACLE MARK
Photographer
Benin City,Edo
Summary
Dedicated professional photographer with over 8 years of experience in the field, I possess a strong understanding of manual mode shooting. I am efficient, creative, and capable of utilizing the required skills to contribute to the growth of your firm, enhancing both profit and customer satisfaction. With my excellent communication skills, I am confident in my ability to attract clients. I am proficient in using a wide range of technical equipment, including Nikon, Canon, camcorders, and lighting gear. I am skilled in both photography and video editing. As a team player, my editing expertise would be a valuable asset to your firm if I am hired.
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER
Donputers Viz
Oredo
04.2013 - Current
- Www.donputers-media.business.site
- Creative Visual Storytelling | Technical Expertise
- Photo/Video Editing and Post-Production | News Photography Skill demonstration
- Accuracy in image selection and captioning
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over Number shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
NEWS REPORTER
Nigerian Observer
Edo State
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Wrote stories for Number local print newspapers and assisted in designing page layouts.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Reported on Number state and local news stories daily, covering politics, current events, sports, and more.
- Reported to editor-In-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings and creation of company newsletter.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
- Produced coverage via live broadcast, social media, and video streaming to reach approximately Number viewers.
Graphic Designer
LeadFoto Lab
Lagos
01.2011 - 02.2014
- Research and Fact-checking | News Gathering
- Writing and Reporting | Interviewing Skills | Multitasking and Adaptability
- Completed in-depth product design tests with help of different software, models and design systems.
- Conceptualized and developed graphics products for Type, Type and Type projects using Software.
- Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects.
- Managed design conceptualization, milestones and customer feedback.
- Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
- Designed creative digital displays used in on-line advertising for local businesses.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
- Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Benin
Nigeria 11.2019
DIPLOMA - PHOTOGRAPHY/DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Blue Field Institute
Imo State, Nigeria 03.2013
Skills
- SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- PHOTO EDITING & GRAPHICS DESIGN:
- Adobe Photoshop, LightRoom, Corel Draw
- VIDEO EDITING: Premier Pro, Filmora, Corel Video Studio
- OTHER COMPUTERS SKILLS:
- Format and Installation, Microsoft office Use
- JOURNALISM SKILLS: Breaking News Coverage Investigative Reporting Social Media Management
- LANGUAGE SKILLS
- IGBO / PIDGIN ENGLISH
- Expect
- ENGLISH
- Fashion Photography
- Image Manipulation
- Video Editing
- Crime Scene Photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital Photography
- Sales Expertise
- Photo Processing
- Image Editing and Retouching
- Strong Compositional Skills
- Digital Design
- Wedding Photography
- Large Format Printing
- Lighting Expertise
- Selecting Photos
- Photojournalism
- Advanced Retouching
- Visual Effects
- Equipment Selection
- Photography and Videography
- Client Requirements
- Camera Setup
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Proative Problem-Solving
- Adobe Photoshop
- Equipment Maintenance
- Visual Design
- Digital Video
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Composition
- News Stories
- Microsoft Suite Proficiency
Accomplishments
- WRITING
- Listening
- Reading
- Spoken interaction
- Spoken production 5 5 7
Certification
- Communication, University of Benin - 5yrs
- Photography, Blue Field Institute - 1yr
- Computer Operation, Blue Field Institute - 6 months
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
NEWS REPORTER
Nigerian Observer
04.2017 - 01.2018
PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER
Donputers Viz
04.2013 - Current
Graphic Designer
LeadFoto Lab
01.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Benin
DIPLOMA - PHOTOGRAPHY/DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Blue Field Institute
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