Paul Parker

paul.parker@example.com • (212) 555-0199 • Queens, New York • linkedin.com/in/example

Professional Summary

Passionate photographer with 3+ years of experience capturing candid moments and breaking news. Skilled in both digital and film photography with a keen eye for compelling storytelling through images.

Professional Experience

Freelance Photographer

Self-Employed • New York, NY

Jun 2021–Present

· Captured over 500 high-quality photographs for various clients including local newspapers and magazines

· Specialized in street photography and candid shots of urban life

· Built portfolio of news photography covering local events and incidents

· Managed client relationships and delivered projects on tight deadlines

· Handled own equipment, licensing and invoicing across around 20 commissions a year

Photography Intern

The Borough Chronicle • Queens, NY

Sep 2020–May 2021

· Assisted senior photographers in covering community events

· Learned photo editing techniques using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

· Helped maintain photo archive and digital asset management system

· Wrote captions and filed metadata for images going to the picture desk

Yearbook Photo Editor

Fairmont College • New York, NY

Sep 2019–May 2021

· Coordinated a team of six student photographers across campus assignments

· Selected and edited the final image set for a 240-page annual publication

· Set the shot list and scheduling for events across the academic year

Education

B.S. Photography

Fairmont College

2021

SKILLS

· Photography

· Photo editing

· Adobe Lightroom

· Adobe Photoshop

· Street photography

· Digital and film

· Deadline management

Tools & Technologies

· Adobe Lightroom

· Adobe Photoshop

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