Kelvin Curtis

Parsons The New School of Design • Fashion Marketing • Associate's of Applied Science • 2021
Università Bocconi • Managing Fashion & Luxury Companies • 2014
Duke University • Advertising and Society • 2014
University of Pennsylvania • An Introduction to Marketing • 2013

Professional Experience

Key Qualifications/Highlights of Professional Experience

* Substantial experience of organizing fashion photo shoots and providing fashion-related photographs

* In-depth knowledge of digital photography techniques, photo editing, color enhancement, contrast correction and digital asset management

* Extensive knowledge of fashion industry practices, photojournalism practices and studio lighting techniques

* Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and digital cameras

* Ability to plan and execute in-studio and outside location shoots, in various weather
conditions

Chronology of Professional Experience

Grayson Hoffman Photography - Miami, FL Sept. 2015 – Present
Fashion Photography Assistant
Photographer – Grayson Hoffman
Website – www.graysonhoffmanphotography.com

* Directed set up, arrangement and clearing up of lighting fixtures, props, and other equipments used for photo shoots.
* Scouted, directed, managed and photographed models for various fashion shoots.
* Secured, maintained and utilized all assigned studio equipments and photographic instruments.
* Maintained positive relationships with art directors, fashion stylists, fashion editors and support staff.

First Option Productions/ Quelle Clothing – Miami, FL April 2002 – Aug. 2010
Fashion Photography Producer
Photographer – Rita Kohmann
Website – www.rita-kohmann.de

* Determined and fixed camera angles, lighting systems, set props and merchandize.
* Directed and worked with hairstylist, makeup artist, wardrobe stylist and assistants.
* Performed post-production editing and enhancement of photos, by using Adobe Creative Suite.
* Produced fashion, catalog and editorial photo shoots which incorporated model casting, acquiring stylist teams, equipment rentals, hotel and ground transportation, location and studio scouting, permits, itineraries, and project budgeting

Grayson Hoffman Photography, Fotoassistent, mehr als 1 Jahr
Rita Kohmann Foto-Design, mehr als 1 Jahr