Photoshop
Michael Oludare Adebayo
Photographer
Ibadan, Oyo State
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance. Personable Photographer specializing in portraits and glamour shots. Successful at posing clients and adjusting lighting for desired results. Excellent interpersonal skill puts clients at ease and produces treasured photos.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Photographer
Michael Adebayo Studios
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
Assistant Photographer
ElowMak Media
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Reviewed images and selected best frames to present in client portfolio for purchase.
- Carried equipment from one shooting location to next.
- Downloaded images and provided artistic and technical image manipulation in [Software].
- Managed clerical duties such as answering phones, setting up appointments and filing invoices and licenses.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Kept photography equipment available, clean and working.
- Assisted photographer shoots every month.
- Collaborated with photographer and art director to assist with daily tasks.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Changed camera lenses and made small light adjustments.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
Church Administrator
Greatest Love Church
Akobo, Ibadan
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
- Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
- Directed administrative and secretarial support for pastors, program directors and volunteers at church.
- Created and updated membership rosters, church documents and basic reports.
- Published, printed and mailed informative, prayerful newsletters to church members and leadership team.
- Greeted visitors, callers and members of congregation courteously and promptly
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
- Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using [Type] software.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Photography
Elow Mak Media Photography Academy
Lagos 03.2017 - 04.2018
Higher National Diploma - Banking And Finance
The Polythenic Ibadan
Ibadan, OY 03.2005 - 08.2007
Skills
Retouching and color correction
undefinedSoftware
Lightroom
Retouching Academy
Timeline
Senior Photographer
Michael Adebayo Studios
03.2019 - 11.2022
Assistant Photographer
ElowMak Media
08.2018 - 01.2019
Certificate Of Completion - Photography
Elow Mak Media Photography Academy
03.2017 - 04.2018
Church Administrator
Greatest Love Church
01.2008 - 04.2010
Higher National Diploma - Banking And Finance
The Polythenic Ibadan
03.2005 - 08.2007
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