Lee O'Connor Resume
PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTO EDITOR / PRODUCER
I am a photography professional with over 15 years of experience and connections in the photo industry. I am extremely competent at producing and shooting. I have knowledge and experience with all aspects of digital/film photography and equipment, as well as awareness of current trends and aesthetics in photography.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
• Photo Shoot Production
• Equipment / Prop Sourcing
• Budgeting
• Location Scouting
• Digital and Film Photography
• Licensing of images
• Photo retouching / post-pro
• Photoshop/Lightroom/Bridge/C! Pro
• Editing / Sourcing imagery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEE O’CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY, BROOKLYN, NY 2003- PRESENT FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
Top clients include Estée Lauder, Target, Interscope Records, Todd Oldham Studio, Refinery29, CBS, New York & Company, Opening Ceremony and Rebecca Minkoff.
Produce fashion shoots (budgeting, casting models, research, organization of talent/equipment/transit/props and concept creation).
Produce photographs for clients using a variety of technical equipment, including cameras, lighting, and accessories.
Built relationships and consulted with clients during pre and post-production to meet their needs.
Creatively interpret client ideas, from design to concept and final output, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
Oversee all aspects of post-production, including editing, retouching, and uploading of final images.
TODD OLDHAM STUDIO, NEW YORK, NY 2010 – 2019
IN-HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER
Photographed product for packaging for KMM and HMM lines for Target and wholesale
Photographed and produced editorial content for KMM seasonal catalog, and related ventures
Conducted research; i.e., locations, backgrounds, and occasionally cast models for photo shoots
LITTLE BEAR INC. (BRUCE WEBER STUDIO), NY, NY 2007-2009
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT
•Photo assistant on numerous Abercrombie + Fitch and Ralph Lauren campaigns and various editorial shoots.
•In-studio retouching and scanning of negatives.
ART + COMMERCE / TRUNK ARCHIVE, NEW YORK, NY 2006 - 2008
SCANNING TECHNICIAN
Scanning, retouching, and file request and delivery for Art + Commerce and Trunk licensing archives.
EDUCATION
BFA Photography, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA.
PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTO EDITOR / PRODUCER
I am a photography professional with over 15 years of experience and connections in the photo industry. I am extremely competent at producing and shooting. I have knowledge and experience with all aspects of digital/film photography and equipment, as well as awareness of current trends and aesthetics in photography.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
• Photo Shoot Production
• Equipment / Prop Sourcing
• Budgeting
• Location Scouting
• Digital and Film Photography
• Licensing of images
• Photo retouching / post-pro
• Photoshop/Lightroom/Bridge/C! Pro
• Editing / Sourcing imagery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEE O’CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY, BROOKLYN, NY 2003- PRESENT FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
Top clients include Estée Lauder, Target, Interscope Records, Todd Oldham Studio, Refinery29, CBS, New York & Company, Opening Ceremony and Rebecca Minkoff.
Produce fashion shoots (budgeting, casting models, research, organization of talent/equipment/transit/props and concept creation).
Produce photographs for clients using a variety of technical equipment, including cameras, lighting, and accessories.
Built relationships and consulted with clients during pre and post-production to meet their needs.
Creatively interpret client ideas, from design to concept and final output, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
Oversee all aspects of post-production, including editing, retouching, and uploading of final images.
TODD OLDHAM STUDIO, NEW YORK, NY 2010 – 2019
IN-HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER
Photographed product for packaging for KMM and HMM lines for Target and wholesale
Photographed and produced editorial content for KMM seasonal catalog, and related ventures
Conducted research; i.e., locations, backgrounds, and occasionally cast models for photo shoots
LITTLE BEAR INC. (BRUCE WEBER STUDIO), NY, NY 2007-2009
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT
•Photo assistant on numerous Abercrombie + Fitch and Ralph Lauren campaigns and various editorial shoots.
•In-studio retouching and scanning of negatives.
ART + COMMERCE / TRUNK ARCHIVE, NEW YORK, NY 2006 - 2008
SCANNING TECHNICIAN
Scanning, retouching, and file request and delivery for Art + Commerce and Trunk licensing archives.
EDUCATION
BFA Photography, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA.