JOHN BLAKE
4533 CALIFORNIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
[email protected]
PROFILE    Strong foundation in photography, commercial art, and computer applications complemented by knowledge of business operations and the need for customer-focused service.
Track record of initiative and achievement — seeking out freelance projects, expanding job description boundaries, volunteering, and being selected for positions of responsibility within chosen field. Areas of master skill, male/female models, fashion photography, landscapes/ architecture

EDUCATION    Bachelor of Fine Arts    2000
    School of Fine Art
Cincinnati, Ohio
EXPERIENCE    Commercial Photographer Freelance    2004-Present
    Freelance
Successful completion of commercial photography assignments requiring planning, follow-through, and results that meet client objectives.
•    Project: Marketing brochure for independent producer of specialized archery equipment (Fall 1995).
    Scope: Worked with client to select and position products; shot and developed photos; made brochure layout recommendations and gave technical input regarding reproduction of photographs.
•    Project: Real estate catalog for Architectural and Design Services, Oak Tree University (Fall 1994).
    Scope: Met with client to determine project goals; selected shots and photographed University-owned properties from numerous perspectives; working with strict budget limitations, researched developing options and selected vendors based on quality and price; organized and presented finished photographs.
    Freelance photographer    2000-2004
    France magazine, weekend ed., Paris, France.
•    Freelance work, local coverage and southern locations for magazine spread.
•    Promote positive client relationships by focusing strong attention on meeting advertisers needs and ensuring their enjoyment, providing photo samples to aquire new clients.
•    Coordinate and book photo sessions; develop and place related advertising.

    Lab Monitor    1998-2000
    Oak Tree University, Photography Department
•    Supervised and provided expert assistance to beginning photography students.
•    Operated and maintained darkroom equipment.
    Exhibit Assistant    1994-2000
    Baldwin Museum of Science, Cincinnati, Ohio
•    Participated in the installation of exhibits for photographic-art gallery.
•    Monitored gallery shows and provided information to visitors.
SKILLS    •    Macintosh Systems ( Intermediate- Expert Skills)
    Applications: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sculpt 3D, Authorware
•    4x5, 2 1/4, 35mm cameras
•    Black/white and color film processing and printing
EXHIBITS    Student Works    1994, 1995
    Graphic Design Institute
    Undergraduate Ceramic Exhibit    May 1994
    School of Fine Art
    Undergraduate Painting Exhibit    May 1993
    School of Fine Art
    References available upon request

Honorary Master of Photographic Science from Brooks Institute of Photography

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