Kai Byrd Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

- Specializing in fashion and beauty photography- Lead Editor and Retoucher- Manage and staff all client photo and video shoots- Conceptualize, pitch and execute video content for high profile celebrities, influencers and brands to use across digital and print platforms- Clients: Teen Vogue, Apartment Therapy, SuiteLife SoCal, Chanel Official, Yara Shahidi/7th Sun Productions, Angela Rye, FOX Sports, #WONDALUNCH

- Second Shooter on weddings, events and all traveling events/jobs.- Troubleshoot toolset inefficiencies and collaborate on production optimizations.- Curate, document & post on social media platforms.- Consult with clients before creating wedding, boudoir and event albums- Research marketing material and assist in creating wedding, boudoir and event albums- Utilized graphic designs for print work

Westlake Village, Ca, Us

- Management of digital assets for web and all social media platforms- Create clipping paths and original kits for web for all digital assets- Establish new actions, shortcuts and systems to increase workflow and efficiency- Consult and collaborate with department on workflow process

Santa Fe Springs, California, Us

- Managed and trained new editors- Developed solutions for efficient workflow: creating new actions, shortcuts and systems- Consulted and provided feedback on process, concept shoots, model selection, website, styling and lighting with creative team

- Trained and managed 15 photographers- Redesigned, shaped and executed new training manuals and visual content that resulted in a more efficient way of training the photography department- Increased photography performance by 50%

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

- Retouched editorial shoots for high profile publications- Communicate directly with photographer & creative director to determine photographic requirements - Acquired high res images/usage rights, ensured accurate credits-Edited stock, archival, publicity and personal collection imagery to assist in stories published or marketing.- Collaborated on marketing campaign planning meetings to suggest new promotional photo ideas customized to client’s stated objectives & budget requirements- Directly worked with photo agencies on photoshoots- Digital Tech during celebrity/high profile shoots- Supervise staff photographers and interns on photo assignments.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

- Photograph preschool picture day, products and locations for features and sale advertisements.- Responsible for keeping track of all hours using excel spreadsheets- Contacts all schools prior to scheduled picture day- Collaborated with clients and personnel in a calm and professional manner.- Interact with children for best expression- Edits: crops & adjust for proof- Prints photo proof for every child photographed at school** Selected to travel to Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Atlanta to photograph college and high school commencement ceremonies and preschools.