Kelly Bazely
Creative and driven with a passion for marketing and branding. Over 10 years of experience in various industries including e-commerce, travel, fashion and weddings. Loves to tell stories by creating thoughtful brand strategies through curated photography and design. Believes visuals are essential in marketing, and the key component in engaging an audience
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Kelly Bazely Photography × 2012 to Present × New York, NY & Austin, TX
× Sole proprietor of a wedding and portrait photography business, and brand management for small businesses.
× Shoot photos of weddings, portraits, food, lifestyle and travel.
× Manage marketing and branding strategies, web content and design, social
media campaigns, business proposals, client relationships, analytics and SEO.
× Published in the New York Times, Gotham magazine, TrendingNY magazine
and other publications.
Clients include Gilt Groupe, Stuntman PR, Solstice Sunglasses, Dominique Ansel, Ouidad, Cosabella, City of Defiance and Jill Zarin from Real Housewives of New York.
FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTO EDITOR
Various × 2012 to Present × New York, NY & Austin, TX
× Create brand and marketing strategies, develop content material and design templates for marketing materials.
× Hire photographers and produce photo shoots.
× Curate photo galleries, research, edit and retouch imagery.
Clients include Travelzoo, Barkbox, Gilt Groupe, Jetsetter, What Should We Do and Niche Media.
CREATIVE MARKETER
City of Defiance × 2018 × Defiance, OH
× Developed a creative marketing proposal for the City of Defiance to inspire
and engage local residents, and attract visitors.
× Planned a digital marketing and brand strategy, assisted with social media
platforms and educated the team on digital marketing tactics.
× Shot professional photography and came up with innovative projects and ideas
to promote the city.
------------/defiance
PHOTO EDITOR
Gilt City × 2011 to 2012 × New York, NY
× Managed team of photo editors, and established team procedures.
× Assisted in designing the brand aesthetic.
× Thoughtfully selected imagery for online galleries and marketing materials. × Art directed photo shoots and recruited photographers.
× Built relationships with stock agencies and managed team budget.
× Researched, edited and retouched imagery.
ASSOCIATE ONLINE PHOTO EDITOR
American Express Publishing × 2009 to 2011 × New York, NY
× Managed photography for FoodandW------------ and TravelandL------------.
× Created photo team guidelines, and initiated systems for efficient work flow
and team organization.
× Organized photos within a DAM system.
× Produced online photo galleries researched, edited and retouched imagery.
× Received “Will To Win” award.
PHOTO AND ART ASSISTANT
Bauer Publishing × 2008 to 2009 × New York, NY
× Researched, edited and retouched imagery for M Magazine.
× Finalized pages before production, managed website photography and
managed finances.
× Assumed manager’s responsibilities when needed.
Creative and driven with a passion for marketing and branding. Over 10 years of experience in various industries including e-commerce, travel, fashion and weddings. Loves to tell stories by creating thoughtful brand strategies through curated photography and design. Believes visuals are essential in marketing, and the key component in engaging an audience
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Kelly Bazely Photography × 2012 to Present × New York, NY & Austin, TX
× Sole proprietor of a wedding and portrait photography business, and brand management for small businesses.
× Shoot photos of weddings, portraits, food, lifestyle and travel.
× Manage marketing and branding strategies, web content and design, social
media campaigns, business proposals, client relationships, analytics and SEO.
× Published in the New York Times, Gotham magazine, TrendingNY magazine
and other publications.
Clients include Gilt Groupe, Stuntman PR, Solstice Sunglasses, Dominique Ansel, Ouidad, Cosabella, City of Defiance and Jill Zarin from Real Housewives of New York.
FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTO EDITOR
Various × 2012 to Present × New York, NY & Austin, TX
× Create brand and marketing strategies, develop content material and design templates for marketing materials.
× Hire photographers and produce photo shoots.
× Curate photo galleries, research, edit and retouch imagery.
Clients include Travelzoo, Barkbox, Gilt Groupe, Jetsetter, What Should We Do and Niche Media.
CREATIVE MARKETER
City of Defiance × 2018 × Defiance, OH
× Developed a creative marketing proposal for the City of Defiance to inspire
and engage local residents, and attract visitors.
× Planned a digital marketing and brand strategy, assisted with social media
platforms and educated the team on digital marketing tactics.
× Shot professional photography and came up with innovative projects and ideas
to promote the city.
------------/defiance
PHOTO EDITOR
Gilt City × 2011 to 2012 × New York, NY
× Managed team of photo editors, and established team procedures.
× Assisted in designing the brand aesthetic.
× Thoughtfully selected imagery for online galleries and marketing materials. × Art directed photo shoots and recruited photographers.
× Built relationships with stock agencies and managed team budget.
× Researched, edited and retouched imagery.
ASSOCIATE ONLINE PHOTO EDITOR
American Express Publishing × 2009 to 2011 × New York, NY
× Managed photography for FoodandW------------ and TravelandL------------.
× Created photo team guidelines, and initiated systems for efficient work flow
and team organization.
× Organized photos within a DAM system.
× Produced online photo galleries researched, edited and retouched imagery.
× Received “Will To Win” award.
PHOTO AND ART ASSISTANT
Bauer Publishing × 2008 to 2009 × New York, NY
× Researched, edited and retouched imagery for M Magazine.
× Finalized pages before production, managed website photography and
managed finances.
× Assumed manager’s responsibilities when needed.