Alden Kratz - Photography and Videography
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Alden Kratz - Photography and Videography

SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Drone video
Photography (Canon and Nikon)
Studio and field lighting
Pre-pro ideation
Retouching

OBJECTIVE
Looking to utilize my combined 5 years of photography and videography experience, degree in digital arts, and knowledge of customer service to execute professional, high quality photo and video shoots.

EXPERIENCE
Freelance Photographer
June 2016 - Present
Plan and execute all facets of a freelance photography business. Projects range from client consultation and project development, location scouting, set and lighting design to photo/video/drone sessions, editing and product delivery, ensuring client expectations, timelines, and budget are met. Subjects include architectural, landscape, candid, advertising, portrait, and fine art. Clients: university professors, realty groups, clothing companies, artists, and small businesses.
Freelance Videographer
May 2017 - September 2018
Primary videographer for two YouTube channels. Designed set and lighting utilizing green screen technology. Edited footage, created graphic animations, and mixed audio. Produced content on a weekly basis. Planned and met shooting and upload schedules.
Qdoba - Line Cook, Food Prep, Catering, Customer Service
June 2017 - September 2017
Communicated with customers to ensure their needs were met, while preparing food. Adhered to safety and sanitary standards. Drew up orders for catering and interfaced with ordering programs and apps. Obtained food handlers card.
Willowbrook Arts Camp - Counselor, Staffer, Customer Service
June 2015 - August 2015, June 2016 - August 2016
Managed Clay Hand-Building Area of day camp. Prepared daily activity. Trained and supervised staffers and educated campers ensuring safety of participants. Interacted with parents and resolved conflicts

EDUCATION
University of Oregon, Eugene
September 2014 - August 2018
B.S., Digital Art

EXHIBITIONS
Spring Storm Gallery
May 2018 - July 2018
School of Art & Design gallery with top work from the graduating class
‘Now That We’ve Bonded’
June 2018 - September 2018
Photo exhibit featuring photographic work revolving around the ideas of isolation and liminal space

AWARDS
Juror’s Award
2018