I’m Christy Jochum, a graphic designer, digital artist, photographer, and creative technology professional with 22+ years of experience helping clients turn ideas into polished visual results. I transform photographs into digital oil paintings and finished artworks, restore and enhance images, and create compelling photographic content for both personal and business needs. I also enjoy blending creativity with technology—using Adobe Creative Cloud, generative AI, and specialized tools to improve creative workflows and solve production challenges. From real estate photography to events and portraits, I manage projects end-to-end with strong client communication and reliable technical support so the final deliverables look their best.…

Christy Jochum

I’m Christy Jochum, a graphic designer, digital artist, photographer, and creative technology professional with 22+ years of experience helping clients turn ideas into polished visual results. I transform photographs into digital oil paintings and finished artworks, restore and enhance images, and create compelling photographic content for both personal and business needs. I also enjoy blending creativity with technology—using Adobe Creative Cloud, generative AI, and specialized tools to improve creative workflows and solve production challenges. From real estate photography to events and portraits, I manage projects end-to-end with strong client communication and reliable technical support so the final deliverables look their best.…

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I’m Christy Jochum, a graphic designer, digital artist, photographer, and creative technology professional with 22+ years of experience helping clients turn ideas into polished visual results. I transform photographs into digital oil paintings and finished artworks, restore and enhance images, and create compelling photographic content for both personal and business needs.

I also enjoy blending creativity with technology—using Adobe Creative Cloud, generative AI, and specialized tools to improve creative workflows and solve production challenges. From real estate photography to events and portraits, I manage projects end-to-end with strong client communication and reliable technical support so the final deliverables look their best.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer & Creative Professional | Real Estate Photographer at Bokeh Bird Photography
October 1, 2008 - Present
Provide photography, digital imaging, photo editing, and creative services for individual and business clients. Capture weddings, birthdays, corporate events, real estate, professional headshots, portraits, pets, nature, and stock photography. Deliver dedicated real estate photography with polished property images for listings, marketing materials, and online presentation, managing each project from consultation to final delivery. Create original art/design projects combining photography and digital imaging.
Freelance Photographer and Artist at Bokeh Bird Photography
October 1, 2008 - Present
Photographs people, places and things including real estate; works on logo design and illustrated books; creates art for local shows and markets.
Senior Graphic Artist | Technical Support | Customer Service at Memory Portraits
January 1, 2004 - Present
Transform photographs into digital oil paintings and finished artwork using advanced photo-editing and digital painting techniques. Restore, enhance, retouch, and prepare photographs for high-quality finished products. Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Firefly, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Express, and incorporate generative AI to support creative workflows, ideation, and problem-solving. Provide technical support for printers, printing software, and production equipment using TeamViewer, while also supporting client communication and customer service.
Senior Graphic Artist/Designer at Memory Portraits
January 1, 2004 - Present
Memory Portraits offers personalized portraits transformed from scanned photographs into oil-painting-like likenesses; services include past-to-present portraits, collages, videos, frames, photo restoration, and photo prep.
Floral Designer & Event Setup at Flowers and More
June 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Design fresh and silk floral arrangements, gifts, and custom floral pieces. Assist customers with selections and take orders by phone and in person. Transport and set up arrangements and decorations for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, funerals, and corporate events.
Student Worker Receptionist at University of Southern Indiana
October 1, 1999 - December 1, 2000
Assist students with tutoring services and provide general administrative support. Answer phones, take messages, direct inquiries, and maintain organized records. Design informative flyers using hand-drawn and computer-based design techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art with Graphic Design Emphasis at University of Southern Indiana
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004
High School Diploma at Loogootee Jr./ Sr. High School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Science in Art (Graphic Design emphasis) at University of Southern Indiana
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Art (Graphic Design Emphasis) at University of Southern Indiana
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003
at Loogootee Jr./Sr. High School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Retail, Other
    County Council Campaign
    I designed the logo, artwork and the layout of a 6x9 political mailer.…