Natalya Serova
Milan,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented photographer, videographer, and video producer, experienced in digital photography, photo and video editing. Focused on communicating with a client, aiming to deliver tailored visual content based on brand's or personal needs and goals. Successfully managed short film production, handling schedules, departments' cooperation, logistics and budgets, all the while respecting project's creative direction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
- 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 (color, lighting, skin imperfections)
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs and walked them through the preparation process helping to choose outfits, hairstyles, makeup
Videographer
Freelance
09.2018 - Current
- Communicated with clients during pre- and postproduction, as well as during the shoot, to deliver the desired end result
- Used Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro to edit footage into a final product
- Created numerous reels-format videos for social media - for bloggers, brands, doctors and medical clinics
- Utilized variety of video formats and equipment to create desired audiovisual effects, working on image and sound
- Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace
- Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio
Video Producer
Freelance
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs
- Developed schedules for all the stages of production, communicating with different departments
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking
- Organized catering for the whole crew on set, working with a provider as a sponsor of a project
- Executed location-scouting and negotiated with the location providers, settling on collaboration conditions and getting sponsorships from the location providers
- Handled logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production
- Managed distribution of a short movie, participating in festivals and presenting the project via social media, digital publications and interviews
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Audiovisual Media Arts
RISEBA University of Applied Sciences
Riga, Latvia09.2021
Skills
- Digital Photography
- Video Editing
- Photo retouching and color correction
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Lightroom Classic
- Client Relations
- Fashion photography
- Medical photography
- Superb attention to detail
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Latvian
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Photographer
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
Video Producer
Freelance
09.2019 - 03.2023
Videographer
Freelance
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Audiovisual Media Arts
RISEBA University of Applied Sciences
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