Ashly Kirk

Ashly Kirk Photography, Retouching, & Marketing Phone:- Email:-ashlynicolephoto.com | www.linkedin.com/in/ashlykirk Summary Motivated, resourceful, and hardworking photographer and retoucher with 10 years of experience in product, lifestyle, and event photography. Known for a positive attitude, I excel in directing talent, collaborating with teams, and adapting brand voices, with technical proficiency in post-production workflows, e-commerce photography, retouching, and highvolume asset management. Additionally, a background in marketing and social media management, developing content and executing brand voice.. I thrive on crafting compelling visual narratives and analyzing performance metrics to drive impactful results. Experience Mar 2022 - PRESENT Loungefly - Photographer & Marketing Executed high-volume product photography and retouching for Loungefly.com and major retailers. Ensured brand standard adherence with precise color correction and asset management. Thrived in deadline-driven environments, collaborating on lifestyle images and photoshoot planning with strong organizational skills. Jun 2013 - PRESENT Self - Photographer As a freelance content creator and photographer, I specialize in music, promotional, and product photography, delivering impactful content for major brands like SONY, and Disney. Notable figures such as Ariana Grande, Porter Robinson, Zendaya, and SpiderMan (Tom Holland). My work, including personal branding and global audience engagement, has been featured online and in print. May 2021 - Jan 2022 Dolls Kill - Still Life Photographer Produced high-quality still-life photography for a leading fashion brand, managing multiple projects and deadlines. Ensured quality control, cohesive e-commerce assets, and collaborated on brand strategy and digital content with social media teams, delivering consistent, elevated visuals across marketing channels. May 2020 - Jan 2021 TEEZ Agency - Content Creator & Strategist Developed compelling pitch decks, campaign concepts, and content for global brands, showcasing expertise in graphic design, product presentation, and project management. Maintained consistency across multiple brands, oversaw projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with brand vision, and delivering high-quality content. Dec 2016 - Aug 2017 VANS Warped Tour - Pit Reporter As the 2017 VANS Warped Tour Pit Reporter, I filmed, edited, and posted daily social content, used Frame.io for review, and ensured videos met technical specifications. Captured high-quality photos and video, worked collaboratively with other media on color balancing and color grading, and boosted fan engagement while developing interpersonal skills Core Skills Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Airtable, Asana, Capture One, Color Correction, Digital Engagement, E-Commerce Photography & Retouching, High Volume Asset Management, Microsoft Office, Organization, Photo Editing, Post Production Workflows, Problem Solving, and Social Media Management. Education Aug 2012 - Jun 2015 Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Arts GPA 3.8