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Mauricio Bacchi
Photographer
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced product and real estate photographer with over 10 years of experience in the Photography Industry with excellent reputation for resolving problems and exceeding clients expectations.
Outstanding talents in various photography styles and types, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in location shoots, studio set-up and equipment requirements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Only About Children
03.2022 - Current
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Freelancer Product Photographer
Freelancer
01.2015 - Current
- Photograph high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Produced multiple views of each product.
- Set up product shots, including selecting props, styling, and lighting.
- Obtained approval from clients to reshoot images.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
Photographer
Strandbags
01.2013 - 02.2022
- Produce high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Measure and prepare all products for photography.
- Shot and uploaded over 150.000 images to the server and website in over 8 years working from Strandbags.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Measure and prepare all products for photography.
- Shot and uploaded over 150.000 images to the server and website in over 8 years working from Strandbags.
Freelance Real Estate Photographer
Freelancer
01.2011 - Current
- Organise, book and comply with client's timetable to photograph the real estate.
- Light, prepare and choose the best angle to photograph each room.
- Download, edit, correct perspective, merge all the bracketed shots to create a well lit image.
- Finalise editing using Adobe Suite(Lightroom, camera raw, Photoshop)
Real Estate Photographer
Top Snap
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepare, light and photograph all kinds of real estate. Using bracketed shooting mode so images could be merged together creating the perfect light throughout the real estate.
- Shot aerial images from a drone to capture the surroundings and the whole area of the real estate.
- Uploaded images to be digitally merged together.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Event Photographer
Freelancer
03.2001 - Current
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Negotiated special prices with equipment suppliers and venue representatives for deep savings.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
Chef
Wood and Stone
01.2008 - 03.2014
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
Studio Assistant
Casa 14 Photography Studio
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Handled lighting set up, operation and equipment maintenance for various newscasts.
- Acted as assistant director during various types of recordings and taping procedures.
- Greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Maintained all areas in neat and clean fashion.
- Cared for background items and props such as background rolls, stands and paint.
- Operate Profoto equipment.
- Coordinated with artists, producers and labels to schedule studio sessions.
- Set up and used cameras in different types of mounts for live and recorded broadcasts.
- Developed studio sets and lined up furniture and props.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Photography
Panamerican School of Art
Sao Paulo11-2003
Photoshop Operator - Photoshop Operation
DRC Adobe Photoshop Course
Sao Paulo06-2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Carrick Institute of Education
Sydney11-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Photography
Senac - SP
Sao Paulo01-2008
High School Diploma -
Instiuto Rocha Marmo
Sao Paulo12-2001
Skills
- Real Estate Photographer
- Commercial Real Estate Photographer
- Food photography
- Product Photography
- Composition
- Lighting and Angles
- Canon Equipment Expert
- Retouching and color correction
- Strong compositional skills
- Digital enhancement
- Production photography
- Image manipulation
- Product lighting
- Composition
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Teamwork
- Responsible
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Expert in Adobe Photoshop
- Profoto Lighting Equipment Operator
- Tethered Photography
- Ingredient Selection
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Digital Photography
- Image Manipulation
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Landscape Photography
- Photographic Editing
- Image Editing and Retouching
- Microsoft Excel
- Lighting Expertise
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Word
- Exposure Techniques
- Camera Setup
- Team Meetings
Websites
Software
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
Head Chef
Only About Children
03.2022 - Current
Real Estate Photographer
Top Snap
03.2015 - 01.2017
Freelancer Product Photographer
Freelancer
01.2015 - Current
Photographer
Strandbags
01.2013 - 02.2022
Freelance Real Estate Photographer
Freelancer
01.2011 - Current
Chef
Wood and Stone
01.2008 - 03.2014
Studio Assistant
Casa 14 Photography Studio
01.2007 - 01.2008
Event Photographer
Freelancer
03.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Photography
Panamerican School of Art
Photoshop Operator - Photoshop Operation
DRC Adobe Photoshop Course
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Carrick Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Photography
Senac - SP
High School Diploma -
Instiuto Rocha Marmo
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