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Zahra Shayesteh

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Precise Photo Editor Offering 10-year background reviewing, editing and manipulating photos to gain high quality images. Proficient in design and photoshop paired with strong understanding of photographic techniques and photo editing processes. Creative individual with excellent eye for detail and exceptional time management skills. Modern photo editor offering extensive knowledge of action and detailed planning of dynamic photoshoots. Adept at networking and maintaining relationships with locations, photographers and stylists. Resourceful photographer offering innovative perspectives on traditional and digital photography to capture inspired moments and lasting memories. Thrives in fast-paced, collaborating settings wit eye toward delivering actionable project strategies for increased sales. Dedicated to highest quality output across personal and professional sessions. Capable of team working, ambitious, motivate to hard working and determined to solve challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Photographer

Mehrdad Gallery
10.2012 - 10.2023
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Made CDs and crafted digital and print albums for clients and events with up to 1000 photos.
  • Retouched skin blemishes and tattoos and removed unwanted images from objects with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom
  • Set up product shots and selected props, styling and lighting.
  • Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.

Education

Master of Arts - Industrial Engineering

Mehr Alborz Higher Education Institute
Tehran, Iran
07.2016

Skills

  • Photography and Videography
  • Event Shoots
  • Video Editing
  • Wedding Photography
  • Kids Photography
  • School Photography
  • Wildlife Photography
  • Creative Lighting
  • Color Correction
  • Equipment Selection
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Image Editing and Retouching

Certification

· Having Digital Photography certificate from Tehran Institute of Technology

· Having Exhibition Attendance certificate at a group photography exhibition, titled “The Cultural Threads”

· Having Exhibition Attendance certificate at a group photography exhibition, titled “Negah Khas”

· Having Exhibition Attendance certificate at a group photography exhibition, titled “Nature photo”

· Having Advertising Illustration, Product Advertising Photography and Food Photography certificate from Mordad Photography Professional Academy

Timeline

Photographer

Mehrdad Gallery
10.2012 - 10.2023

Master of Arts - Industrial Engineering

Mehr Alborz Higher Education Institute
Zahra Shayesteh