I'm Deb Moran, a Photo Editor, Photographer, and Graphic Artist with 20+ years of experience coordinating, editing, and refining photographic content for print and web publications. I excel at selecting and enhancing images that align with editorial goals, brand standards, and visual storytelling. I'm highly collaborative and comfortable working with editors, photographers, and stakeholders to meet tight production deadlines, leveraging my expertise in Adobe Photoshop to deliver publication-ready assets for both print and digital formats while maintaining a friendly, client-focused approach.

Deb Moran

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I'm Deb Moran, a Photo Editor, Photographer, and Graphic Artist with 20+ years of experience coordinating, editing, and refining photographic content for print and web publications. I excel at selecting and enhancing images that align with editorial goals, brand standards, and visual storytelling. I'm highly collaborative and comfortable working with editors, photographers, and stakeholders to meet tight production deadlines, leveraging my expertise in Adobe Photoshop to deliver publication-ready assets for both print and digital formats while maintaining a friendly, client-focused approach.

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I’m Deb Moran, a Photo Editor, Photographer, and Graphic Artist with 20+ years of experience coordinating, editing, and refining photographic content for print and web publications. I excel at selecting and enhancing images that align with editorial goals, brand standards, and visual storytelling.

I’m highly collaborative and comfortable working with editors, photographers, and stakeholders to meet tight production deadlines, leveraging my expertise in Adobe Photoshop to deliver publication-ready assets for both print and digital formats while maintaining a friendly, client-focused approach.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Technical Writer at Accenture
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Produced structured documentation with strong attention to visual clarity, layout, and editorial consistency.
Software Developer at Accenture
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Converted print materials into interactive digital formats with focus on accuracy and visual standards.
Webmaster at Beach Park District
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Designed and maintained web content, editing and optimizing images for usability and engagement.
Photo Editor / Graphic Artist / Photographer – Independent Projects | Remote at Freelance
December 31, 2011 - Present
Select, edit, and refine photographic images for print and web publications, ensuring visual alignment with editorial content and brand standards. Capture original photographic content including portraits, headshots, lifestyle, product, and environmental imagery to support creative and editorial needs. Perform image culling and professional photo editing using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, delivering publication-ready assets. Apply advanced photo retouching techniques including color correction, tonal adjustment, masking, and compositing. Position and optimize images for digital and print layouts while maintaining visual consistency. Manage multiple short-term freelance assignments simultaneously, consistently meeting tight deadlines.

Education

B.A. English at Bradley University
August 14, 1990 - December 14, 1994
M.A.T. Secondary Education, English at National Louis University
August 14, 2002 - December 15, 2005

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
    paper Freelance Graphic Designer/Editor

    I have worked in various areas of graphic design and editing. My portfolio can be viewed at dmorandesign.com.