Robby Karam
Beirut-Lebanon, tel:-
Nationality: Lebanese / United states. www.robbysphotography.yolasite.com
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Photographer who will incorporate over ten years of experience within the visual arts field, while exemplifying key strengths in managing a photo laboratory, Kodak processing, and utilizing photo editing software to enhance the ongoing productivity of your operational goals
Technical Skills and Qualifications
Photo RestorationCorrections/EnhancementsSpecial EventsPhotoshop
DarkroomNoritsu Lab MachinePhoto ReproductionAdobe Flash
Photography TechniquesBilingual in FrenchManagementDreamweaver
Summary of Professional Accomplishments
Reproduced prints for newly released movies provided by the distribution offices of Warner Brothers, Columbia pictures and 20th Century Fox in Lebanon
Set photographer and member of the Syndicate of Cinema Technicians of Lebanon (Photographe de Plateau)
Field photographer for individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or within an on-site location such as weddings, baptisms, or other social events
Ensured the most visual appealing pictures by adjusting apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed
Utilized traditional and digital Canon cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments and created artificial light, using flashes and reflectors to enhance and illuminate setting
Determined desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects
Tested photography equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order
Reviewed sets of photographs to select the best work, taking notice to lighting, positioning, facial expressions and focus and scanned photographs using KODAK equipment and Noritsu lab machine for editing, storage, and electronic transmission
Estimated or measured light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas
Manipulated and enhanced scanned or digital images to create desired effects, utilizing editing software such as Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop
Employment Experience
Photographer and Part Owner Studio Karam, Beirut, Lebanon Prior to-
Assistant ManagerSears Portrait Studio (CPI corp.), St. Louis, MO-
Graphic design and printing Mark’s quick printing, St Louis, MO -
Education and Professional Activities
Diplomat in Business Computer (Bachelor Degree equivalent)Pigier University Beirut, Lebanon
Certified for participating in training programs by engineers from Kodak company in using the Noritsu photo lab machine
Certificate in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash
Certificate in MCSA(Microsoft Certificate System Administrator)
Researched, created and produced a website
Attended and participated in the AGFA digital seminar, Kodak digital seminar Kodak Noritsu 3001 seminar
