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Charles Heiter

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Work Experience

Photographer at Jimmy Alford Studio
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Primarily worked with senior high school students to create senior photographs and casual senior photographs personalized to each student; set the stage for each photograph by choosing backgrounds, props, and poses to reflect each student’s style and personality.
Photographer at Jimmy Alford Studio
June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Primarily worked with senior high school students to create senior photographs and casual senior photographs personalized to each student; set the stage for each photograph by choosing backgrounds, props, and poses to reflect each student’s style and personality.
Assistant to Camp Director; Photographer and Social Media Director at St. Columbia Episcopal Camp
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Handled various tasks such as setting up camp activities, maintenance of facilities around camp grounds, maintaining golf carts and using them to transport food, water, campers and counselors as needed throughout the day; also served as Photographer and Social Media Director capturing activities and managing camp visuals.
Photographer at Mystery Pix at Memphis Zoo
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Worked mainly at front gate or designated booth greeting and taking photos of customers upon entrance; also managed cash register and product sales to contribute to daily goals.
Manager of Holiday Photo Sets at Cherry Hill Photo at Wolfchase Gallery
November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Managed all staff including Santa/Easter Bunny; scheduled and budgeted; taught staff basic camera operation, framing, lighting, and customer interaction; assisted in selling products; resolved on-set issues to reach set goals.
Pre School Photographer at LifeTouch Shutterfly
February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Set up and breakdown photography equipment and backdrops daily at various preschools around the city; captured individual and group portraits; printed and organized photo proofs for parents and schools; communicated effectively with school staff and administrators to coordinate schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Commercial Photography at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Filmmaking at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Lightroom
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Lightroom Classic
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Capture One
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
InDesign
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
DaVinci Resolve
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Final Cut Pro X
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
GIMP
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment