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About the Photographer:
My name is Baylee Thorburn. I am a Chicago and Grand Rapids based photographer. I found my passion for photography at an early age and I was always found with a camera in my hand. Since then I have been refining my skills behind the lens. I am a senior at Columbia College Chicago where I am studying photography and management. Although I am in Chicago for school I am more than willing to commute back to Grand Rapids for photo shoots. Many of my clients reside in West Michigan so I schedule weekend trips specifically for photo sessions! Portrait and fashion photography have become passions of mine as I love capturing different aspects of people and their lives. I enjoy everything from event photography to conceptual portraits. I also have experience in a lighting studio and I have been working towards developing my commercial and editorial skills even more. I am open to working with companies and brands. Contact me for business inquiries. I pride myself on my work ethic and dedication to my craft. Using these as well as my love of working with people and easy going attitude, I am able to create a safe and relaxed environment for each and every client. ... Baylee |
Resume
Skills & Abilities
Software Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Lightroom, Photoshop, and InDesign) Basic HTML 5, CSS, and JS coding, and Capture One Studio Tether Shooting
Other Skills: I have experience with meeting deadlines for photography
clients and making sure each photo shoot results in work I am proud of. I
have personally created a style that I consistently edit for to create
cohesiveness in my portfolio. I have experience photographing in studio
with hot lights and strobes using both Capture One and Lightroom for
tethering. I also have extensive experience on location using natural light
and/or studio light kits.
Job Experience
Freelance Photographer Baylee Thorburn Photography
May 2015 - Present
I create professional level photographs for clients. I photograph weddings, engagements, seniors, families, headshots, and model portfolio work. I edit all my photos myself and I am able to keep up with deadlines and get clients their photos in a timely manner. I give clients the kind of photos they want and expect while also staying true to myself and my brand and vision. I market myself and my business through my website, as well as through Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and word of mouth.
Marketing Assistant Lively Bottle
Jan. 2018 - Present
I work as an independent contractor for Lively Bottle. As the marketing assistant, I am in charge of posting and creating content for all social media platforms, as well as Lively Bottle’s website and blog posts. I work remote and have to be self motivated to get the work created and posted. I have been responsible for maintaining the company’s image and reputation through social media while also increasing the following on all platforms. I also have worked with the owner of Lively Bottle to create new designs for water bottles. In the last few months there has already been an increase in website traffic and engagements on all of Lively Bottle’s social media platforms.
Summer Camp Counselor GTA Photography Classes
Jun. 2017 - Aug. 2017
I assisted the camp instructor with lessons and camp activities. I worked with 8-12 year-olds and helped them learn about photography. I showed my passion for photography through teaching kids how to take their own fantastic photos. I worked with a team of 5 other photographers and we successfully ran the camp all summer. I created a fun and relaxed environment for the kids every day while also keeping them safe at all times.
Associate/Certified Trainer Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Aug. 2013 - Oct. 2017
I made sandwiches, kept the shop clean, handled the line either by myself or with other associates, trained new associates, gave excellent customer service every shift, multitasked on the line, gave positive feedback during training with associates, and I am a loyal Potbelly employee; I had been working with the company for about four years.
Education
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Photography
GPA: 3.95 | Major: Photography Minor: Management
Achievements: Dean’s List (Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2018)
Awards & Creative Experience
Scholastic Art & Writing, Michigan
Silver Key Winner in Photography (2015)
Honorable Mention in Photography (2015)
Photographer’s Forum, High School & College Best in Photography contest (National)
Finalist in College Photographer Category (2016)
Columbia College Chicago , Photography & Design Experience
As a student at Columbia College Chicago I am given extensive amounts of time to learn about and use professional grade equipment and software. I have spent hundreds of hours in the photography studio creating photographs and I use that experience in my career outside of Columbia. As well as photography courses, I have taken design courses that have expanded my knowledge on coding, animation, and basic design principles.
Leadership
Photography Editor Byron Center High School Yearbook
Responsibilities included editing and approving all photos that went into the yearbook, assisting with the design of pages, designing the cover of the 2015 yearbook, managing yearbook staff and ensuring that all events were covered, and creating a quality product at the end of the year.
Software Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Lightroom, Photoshop, and InDesign) Basic HTML 5, CSS, and JS coding, and Capture One Studio Tether Shooting
Other Skills: I have experience with meeting deadlines for photography
clients and making sure each photo shoot results in work I am proud of. I
have personally created a style that I consistently edit for to create
cohesiveness in my portfolio. I have experience photographing in studio
with hot lights and strobes using both Capture One and Lightroom for
tethering. I also have extensive experience on location using natural light
and/or studio light kits.
Job Experience
Freelance Photographer Baylee Thorburn Photography
May 2015 - Present
I create professional level photographs for clients. I photograph weddings, engagements, seniors, families, headshots, and model portfolio work. I edit all my photos myself and I am able to keep up with deadlines and get clients their photos in a timely manner. I give clients the kind of photos they want and expect while also staying true to myself and my brand and vision. I market myself and my business through my website, as well as through Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and word of mouth.
Marketing Assistant Lively Bottle
Jan. 2018 - Present
I work as an independent contractor for Lively Bottle. As the marketing assistant, I am in charge of posting and creating content for all social media platforms, as well as Lively Bottle’s website and blog posts. I work remote and have to be self motivated to get the work created and posted. I have been responsible for maintaining the company’s image and reputation through social media while also increasing the following on all platforms. I also have worked with the owner of Lively Bottle to create new designs for water bottles. In the last few months there has already been an increase in website traffic and engagements on all of Lively Bottle’s social media platforms.
Summer Camp Counselor GTA Photography Classes
Jun. 2017 - Aug. 2017
I assisted the camp instructor with lessons and camp activities. I worked with 8-12 year-olds and helped them learn about photography. I showed my passion for photography through teaching kids how to take their own fantastic photos. I worked with a team of 5 other photographers and we successfully ran the camp all summer. I created a fun and relaxed environment for the kids every day while also keeping them safe at all times.
Associate/Certified Trainer Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Aug. 2013 - Oct. 2017
I made sandwiches, kept the shop clean, handled the line either by myself or with other associates, trained new associates, gave excellent customer service every shift, multitasked on the line, gave positive feedback during training with associates, and I am a loyal Potbelly employee; I had been working with the company for about four years.
Education
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Photography
GPA: 3.95 | Major: Photography Minor: Management
Achievements: Dean’s List (Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2018)
Awards & Creative Experience
Scholastic Art & Writing, Michigan
Silver Key Winner in Photography (2015)
Honorable Mention in Photography (2015)
Photographer’s Forum, High School & College Best in Photography contest (National)
Finalist in College Photographer Category (2016)
Columbia College Chicago , Photography & Design Experience
As a student at Columbia College Chicago I am given extensive amounts of time to learn about and use professional grade equipment and software. I have spent hundreds of hours in the photography studio creating photographs and I use that experience in my career outside of Columbia. As well as photography courses, I have taken design courses that have expanded my knowledge on coding, animation, and basic design principles.
Leadership
Photography Editor Byron Center High School Yearbook
Responsibilities included editing and approving all photos that went into the yearbook, assisting with the design of pages, designing the cover of the 2015 yearbook, managing yearbook staff and ensuring that all events were covered, and creating a quality product at the end of the year.
