Elizabeth O’Guin

Team Lead, Contract Photographer at Shutter Storm Media

Seasonally travel across the country producing live event media coverage of youth dance competitions; photograph hundreds of routines per weekend; oversee team efficiency; manage client booth interactions to showcase media.

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed

Capture imagery tailored to client needs for events and branding; assist lead photographers on commercial shoots; produce and publish photos from local music venues for Top Shelf Music Magazine, including culling, toning, and writing captions for galleries.

Photographer at Lasting Expressions Portrait Studio

Posed and photographed hundreds of clients in-studio across various ages with diverse lighting setups; led school shoot days and guided studio staff; assisted with outdoor/indoor events and newborn sessions.

Social Media & Photography Intern at WanderLinger Brewing Company

Created social media content for Instagram and Facebook; photographed brewery events including a two-day in-house music festival; collaborated with staff to capture behind-the-scenes imagery and product photography in natural light.

Staff Photographer at The University Echo

Captured authentic imagery to accompany campus news; photographed events including sports games; pitched campus-related and newsworthy photo ideas; collaborated closely with staff on photo opportunities.

Team Lead, Contract Photographer at Shutter Storm Media

Seasonally travel nationwide with a multimedia team to provide live event media coverage of youth dance competitions; photograph hundreds of dance routines each weekend; proficient with production tasks, cable running, and professional media equipment; lead and optimize on-site team efficiency; engage clients at a booth to view and sell media with positive, customer-focused service.

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed

Collaborate with clients to capture imagery tailored to their needs, whether at events or for branding; assist lead photographers on commercial shoots with handling equipment and production tasks; produce and publish photos from local music venues for online outlets, including curation and write-ups.

Photographer at Lasting Expressions Portrait Studio

Posed and photographed hundreds of clients in-studio across age ranges with varied lighting styles; led school shoot days, coordinating staff and communicating with school faculty; gained experience as assistant and lead photographer on outdoor/indoor events; posed and photographed in-hospital newborns and their families.

Social Media & Photography Intern at WanderLinger Brewing Company

Created social media content for Instagram and Facebook; captured brewery events and a two-day in-house music festival; collaborated with staff to produce behind-the-scenes imagery; photographed products in natural light on- and off-location.

Staff Photographer at The University Echo

Captured honest imagery to accompany campus news stories; covered campus events including sports; pitched campus-related and newsworthy photo ideas; collaborated with editors to plan photo opportunities.

Team Lead, Contract Photographer at Shutter Stor m Media

Seasonally travel throughout the country with multi-media company to produce live event media coverage of youth dance competitions. Photograph hundreds of dance routines per weekend, per day. Proficient experience in production, laying cables, and working with professional media equipment. Oversee and ensure that my team is running with efficiency throughout the weekend. Use customer service and positive energy to sell our content while manning and operating a booth for the clients to view their dancers’ media.

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed

Work with clients to capture compelling imagery suitable to the clients’ specific needs, whether it be at an event or for branding purposes. Assisted lead photographers on commercial shoots with handling equipment and general production. Produced photos in local music venues for online publication Top Shelf Music Mag, cull and tone the images, and compose write-ups to be published alongside the galleries.

Photographer at Lasting Expressions Portrait Studio

Posed and photographed hundreds of clients in-studio within various age ranges and with varying needs for their photos, using both standard and dramatic lighting. Spearheaded the flow of school shoot days: guided studio staff, communicated with school faculty, and successfully photographed children of many ages. Gained assistant and lead photographer experience on outdoor and indoor events. Posed and photographed in-hospital newborns and their families.

Social Media & Photography Intern at WanderLinger Brewing Company

Created social media content for Instagram and Facebook. Made captivating photos of brewery events, including a two-day, in-house music festival held by WanderLinger for local Chattanooga bands. Collaborated with all members of the brewery staff to capture exciting behind-the scenes imagery. Photographed the brewery’s products in natural light on- and off-location.