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Carla Harris is a New York-based food, product and lifestyle photographer who specializes in artistically lit photography that reflects the natural essence and qualities of her subjects for use in advertisements, packaging, and publications. She has been working professionally in this field for the past seven years. Her ability to work across diverse genres from Food Photography to Commercial Photography has attracted a broad portfolio of clients who trust and value her personal dedication to highest quality image making. Recent clients include the Avon Foundation, Lifetime Brands, Romantic Homes and Tavern on the Green. Expertise Photographer 7 Years Specialty Beauty 7 Years Lifestyle 7 Years Food 7 Years Recent Clients » Lifetime Brands – Garden City, NY - Throughout 2008 Freelance photographer in corporate studio. Responsible for shooting packaging and promotional material for international brands Kitchenaid, Cuisinard, Pfaltzgraf, etc. » LIC Magazine – New York, NY - Throughout 2008 Contract freelance photographer, I developed, and shot editorial photo projects and news assignments for this political/business publication based in Long Island City. » Kitchenette Restaurant – New York, NY - November 2007 Shot entire menu and website materials for both branches of this New York eatery. » Tavern on the Green – New York, NY - October 2007 Shot an editorial on this restaurant’s seafood offerings published in “Wild Catch” and “Pacific Fishing” in 2007. » Lavender Fields – Garden City, NY - March 2007 Shot the entire spring line of this international home goods carrier for web and print catalog/advertising. Portions of the project published in “Romantic Homes” Computer Skills QuarkXPress. MS PowerPoint, and Publisher. Adobe PhotoShop, In Design, Aperture, Bridge and Illustrator. Capture One Pro. Familiar with both Mac and PC platforms. Technical Skills 4x5/35mm cameras, Black/white and Color film processing and printing, Digital SLR cameras, and Digital photographic techniques, manipulation and printing. Highly skilled in digital capture and postproduction editing. Ability to work from layouts and conceptualize. Strong Photographic lighting expertise. Equipment Canon EOS 5D Backup Camera – Canon EOS Digital Rebel EF 16-35 mm f/2.8 L II USM EF 35 – 70mm Lens EF 200mm Lens Bogen Tripod Sekonic L358 Flash meter Elinchrom 400BX Light Kit [Two 400 w/s Mono Lights] Photo Assistant Mac G4 Laptop Profile Seven plus years experience working in editorial, commercial and advertising photography/design. Extensive skills in a variety of photographic styles including: Stock, Editorial, Food, Beauty, Interior and Product photography. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with clients, art directors, advertising agency representatives, production houses, exhibit houses, etc. Ability to understand, accept and work within company guidelines concerning photography, business conduct, cost controls, business processes, & corporate policies. Advanced knowledge of digital imaging, 4-color press, studio lighting, 35mm/Medium format cameras, and color correction. Freelancer Availability I freelance full-time. I live near New York, NY. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.