I am Elus Skendaj, a versatile visual artist blending documentary storytelling with high-end fashion photography. Based in New York, I bring over 12 years of experience capturing breaking moments and curating editorial-grade imagery. I excel at shaping light—whether natural or studio—for mood, narrative, and brand cohesion. My work spans fashion editorials, wedding storytelling, and commercial campaigns. I fuse a journalist's eye for the moment with a designer's focus on composition, color, and cohesion, collaborating with brands, stylists, and editors to deliver visuals that feel authentic, vibrant, and ready for publication.…

Elus Skendaj

I am Elus Skendaj, a versatile visual artist blending documentary storytelling with high-end fashion photography. Based in New York, I bring over 12 years of experience capturing breaking moments and curating editorial-grade imagery. I excel at shaping light—whether natural or studio—for mood, narrative, and brand cohesion. My work spans fashion editorials, wedding storytelling, and commercial campaigns. I fuse a journalist's eye for the moment with a designer's focus on composition, color, and cohesion, collaborating with brands, stylists, and editors to deliver visuals that feel authentic, vibrant, and ready for publication.…

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I am Elus Skendaj, a versatile visual artist blending documentary storytelling with high-end fashion photography. Based in New York, I bring over 12 years of experience capturing breaking moments and curating editorial-grade imagery. I excel at shaping light—whether natural or studio—for mood, narrative, and brand cohesion.

My work spans fashion editorials, wedding storytelling, and commercial campaigns. I fuse a journalist’s eye for the moment with a designer’s focus on composition, color, and cohesion, collaborating with brands, stylists, and editors to deliver visuals that feel authentic, vibrant, and ready for publication.

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Language

English
Fluent
Albanian
Advanced

Work Experience

Store Manager at 7-Eleven
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Assisted in leading a high-traffic retail store, delivering customer-focused service, and maintaining a welcoming environment for customers and staff. Supervised and trained 10+ employees, handled high-volume transactions with accuracy, supported cash handling and register accuracy, resolved customer concerns, coordinated inventory and vendor deliveries, and assisted with opening/closing procedures in compliance with store procedures.
Manager Assistant at 7-Eleven
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Collaborated with a diverse team to improve product and service delivery, proposed ideas to enhance team performance, provided excellent customer service, organized tasks, and supported cross-functional collaboration.
Delivery Associate at Amazon
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Managed high-volume delivery routes with emphasis on safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction. Route optimization, package delivery, inventory management, time management, and teamwork. Delivered over 350 packages daily with a 100% safety record; adapted to route changes and maintained clear communication with dispatch.
Photographer at Self Employed Services
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Ran a freelance photography business in fashion and events, managing client bookings and logistics, delivering high-quality work, and maintaining strong client relationships through clear communication and reliability.
Photographer at Self Employed Services
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Capturing high-quality images for clients and events; editing photographs with industry-standard software; coordinating shoots, locations, equipment, and schedules; delivering on deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction.
Graphic Designer at Univers Albania
September 30, 2015 - September 30, 2017
Designed marketing materials and branding elements, developed visual concepts for print and digital projects, collaborated with teams, and used Adobe Creative Suite to deliver promotional graphics and layouts.
Fashion Photographer at Freelance
October 1, 2024 - Present
Leading fashion editorials for brands and magazines in New York, directing shoots, developing concepts, and handling post-production to deliver editorial content that aligns with brand vision and campaign goals.
Fashion Photographer at Freelance
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Shot and edited images for top fashion publications in London; collaborated with stylists and models to create compelling looks and compositions; managed post-production to ensure a polished final product.
Wedding Photographer at Freelance
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Captured intimate wedding moments and designed photo albums; coordinated event timelines to ensure smooth execution and lasting memories for clients.
Commercial Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Produced commercial photography for brands, focusing on product and lifestyle shoots; collaborated with marketing teams to craft visuals that communicate brand messages effectively.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2015 - Present
Created logos, social media visuals, websites, ads, posters, and packaging; translated client briefs into cohesive visual concepts and prepared final files for print and digital use.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at European University of Albania
June 1, 2015 - March 26, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at University of Tirana, Albania
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at University of Tirana, Albania
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics

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