Patrick Ager Email & Phone Number

An innovative Photographer successful at experimenting with new approaches
 & fresh techniques. Expert in what makes a great shot or saleable product image.
Seasoned by 20+ years of photography and studio management experience.
Internationally-published through my work bringing exceptional knowledge and
enthusiasm to every photo shoot. I am an adaptable and flexible team player able
to cope well with obstacles, a great problem solver.Extensive experience providing first-class results. Succeeds in demands and deadlines. through diligent work-ethics and dedication to quality. A productive team member with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through skill and reliability.Jun. 2019 to presentFreelance Photographer Self Employed, Rayleigh, Essex• Photographed thousands of products in creative packshots and lifestyle shoots.• Planned photo shoots based on specific client briefs.• Edited and retouched final images using Adobe Creative Cloud software.• Demonstrated creative intuition, providing fast out-of-the-box thinkingto capture
desired results.• Set-up professional cameras, equipment, and accessories in both indoor and
outdoor locations.• Improvised photographic methods and techniques.• Successfully challenged briefs to increase creativity.• Maintained productive professional relationships with models and clients. Nov. 2009 – Jan. 2019Photographer/Studio Manager. Whitehouse Leisure Ltd, Basildon, Essex• Defined detailed solutions to consistently capture high end images on a
 daily basis for the company.• Successfully organised colour grading systems for perfect product colour
 accuracy and tone.• Managed and maintained a large, well equipped studio.• Executed the editing of all images including retouching.• Video shorts for company website or You Tube etc.• Developed regular liaison with customers to provide them with supporting
 photography. Other Genre - Car photography. portraits, drone aerial and travel, I was trained and educated with film
cameras and Beta Cam video, later progressing to digital equipment as it
 came of age.• Creativity skills• Digital video• Editing software• Strong on-set styling skills• Capture One• Lighting expertise• Adobe Creative Suite• Retouching and colour correctionwww.patager.co.uk/portfolio

Listed skills include Photography, Advertising, Photoshop, Image Manipulation, and 53 others.