Photo Editor Resume
They say photographs speak louder than words. And how true they are for we will not remember what is written or read, but we surely will have the photos fed in our memory for a longer time. We should really thank the photo editors who take all the pain in making pictures impressive and unforgettable. Every photo that we see on the web, magazines, newspapers, books, etc., has surely gone through the necessary editing process under the careful eyes and skill of these editors. If you have a passion for photography, colors, and the ability to work with photo editing software, you can enjoy this profession.
To apply for a photo editor position, your job application has to be picturesque in the sense of layout and design and without colors and photographs. An an editor, you are expected to be organized, precise, and up to the mark in your work. You can as well send an album of photographs along with the application if posting it, or can attach a digital or PDF file of your work.
Photo Editor Resume Example
Charles S. Felton
3510 Blue Spruce Lane
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-314-9225
Email: csfelton@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To work as a photo editor with entertainment and media industry and produce high-quality photos matching with the content and story lines of diverse projects.
Summary of Skills:
- Over 5+ years of photo editing experience for magazines, websites, and newspapers
- Excellent creative eye and immense knowledge of photography
- Knack in identifying colors, shades, noise, and other nuances in photographs
- Proficient in using latest photo editing software and high-end digital cameras
- Skilled in telling story through images and slideshows
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
- Excellent coordination and communication skills
Work Experience:
Photo Editor
People's Lifestyle, Baltimore, MD
August 2012 - Present
- Coordinate with photographers, graphic and web designers for projects
- Schedule photo shoot and Instruct photographers on taking pictures in the right manner
- Understand the theme and story line and select the right photographs
- Edit photos and make it worth printing, viewing on screen, and seeing on print
- Purchase stock photographs for magazine story as required
- Hire and train new photographers, assign and monitor their work
- Identify the needs of photograph and plan accordingly for the magazine to get ready in time
Assistant Photo Editor
Turner Publication, Baltimore, MD
March 2010 - July 2012
- Assisted in handling photography projects for magazines and websites
- Created editorial story using visual imagery according to the need of the scripts
- Resized, cropped, and edited photographs using latest version of Photoshop
- Worked closely with production and editorial teams and met deadlines
- Purchased, processed, and uploaded images on websites
- Scout for locations and tracked photo shoot
- Organized photos in appropriate format and layout for approval
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts
City Connect College, Baltimore, MD
2009
Reference:
On request.
