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Hi, I’m
Solmaz Valipour
Photographer
Carlingford,NSW
Summary
Passionate professional photographer with over 10 years of experience with editorial, landscape and event photography. Skilled at wedding photography, newborn photography, real estate and properties photography, photojournalism, and portraits.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
Self Employed ServicesSydney, NSW
Photographer
03.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
- Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Managed team of photographers for special projects.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
Just Shoot Me StudioSydney, NSW
Photographer
01.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Captured high-quality images of Newborn, kids and family photos for various print and digital projects.
- wrapping newborns, wrangling kids and posing
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
My Santa PhotoSydney, NSW
Photographer
11.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Photographer at Myer- Sydney city store
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
- Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
Queen PartyParramatta, NSW
Retail Assistant
10.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via phone.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves and racks for optimal appearance.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Education
Eora TafeSydney, NSW
Certificate IV from Photography And Photo Imaging
02.2021 - 06.2021
Hornsby TafeSydney, NSW
Certificate IV from English-as-a-Second-Language Education
02.2018 - 06.2018
Shahr QodsTehran
Advanced Diploma from Business Management
09.2006 - 06.2008
Skills
Retouching and color correction
Strong compositional skills
Strong exposure techniques
Sales expertise
Food photography
Equipment setup and maintenance
Adobe Creative Suite
Fashion photography
Software
Adobe Lightroom
Timeline
Photographer
Just Shoot Me Studio
01.2023 - 06.2023
Photographer
My Santa Photo
11.2022 - 12.2022
Retail Assistant
Queen Party
10.2021 - 10.2022
Eora Tafe
Certificate IV from Photography And Photo Imaging
02.2021 - 06.2021
Hornsby Tafe
Certificate IV from English-as-a-Second-Language Education
02.2018 - 06.2018
Photographer
Self Employed Services
03.2007 - Current
Shahr Qods
Advanced Diploma from Business Management
09.2006 - 06.2008