
Resume
Gwen Rogers
@GwenRogersCreative
Raleigh, NC
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented photographer with 4 years of experience capturing high-quality images. Worked in portraits, real-estate photography, yearbook photography, event photography, and more while traveling up to 100 miles per day for shoots. Skilled in both studio and natural lighting, image editing, and post-production using Adobe Creative Suite. Proven ability to collaborate with clients and creative teams to bring artistic visions to life while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining brand consistency. Passionate about storytelling through visual imagery and committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed client expectations.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Lightroom • DSLR cameras • Photo editing and retouching • Color correction and grading • Lighting Equipment (natural, studio, strobe, flash) • Photo Editing • File Management • Style consistency • Artistic Direction • Concept Development • Understanding of visual aesthetics and trends • Social Media Trends • Project management
Experience
Production Specialist
Shutterfly
2024- Current
Rebook photo dates within Salesforce and ensure accurate timekeeping, saving up to 20% in labor hours.
Provide customer service, schedule appointments and find missing images for customers. Resolve up to 100 cases per day without management escalation. Research customer complaints and communicate via phone and email.
Audit data from senior picture sessions to increase company-wide productivity and sales.
Verify accuracy and append student data for use with consumer-facing services, and host products. Strictly comply with all applicable data securities.
Utilize Photoday, Salesforce, Photoshop, and other softwares to ensure photo quality.
Photographer
Shutterfly
2023 - 2024
Photographed subjects with attention to detail to preserve memories for families. Programs included Yearbook, Sports, Groups, Cap and Gown, Tux and Drape, and Studio.
Facilitated timely set up and break down of photographic equipment.
Troubleshoot photography and lighting equipment to ensure smooth picture days.
Monitored daily photographing schedule to decrease delays in wait time and product turn around time.
Drive up to 100 miles per day to photo locations.
Freelance
Filmmaker
2018 - Current
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of lighting, camera, and logistical equipment to ensure proper setup and functionality.
Set up and broke down production equipment daily, ensuring readiness for each shoot.
Collected Release forms and other administrative documents for production compliance.
Coordinated logistics for 100+ background actors per day, ensuring smooth integration into the production process.
Took detailed notes during pre-production meetings and distributed email summaries to key crew members.
Retail Associate
Carters, Inc
2020 - 2022
Exceeded credit card sign up metrics by 2-3 customers per week.
Helped store achieve 2 million dollar sales goal by prioritizing excellent customer service.
Operated cash register efficiently, handling transactions with accuracy.
Fulfilled online shipment orders within 2 hours.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Filmmaking
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, May 2022
Concentration in Screenwriting and Directing
Other Experience
Volunteer Photographer
Dogwood Comedy Festival - 2024 and 2025
UNCSA drama showcase - Ray Romano Musical - 2019
Awards
Finalist in Georgia Shorts Film Festival
1st place in Cherokee County Fair
Writer and Performer
Blacksheep Comedy - It’s Even Worse Now!
Newtwork - So Long and Thanks for all the Red 40!
Triangle Sketch - 2023 Holiday Sketch Show
Playslam! 2023
Published Articles
Flex Magazine
Between the Frames