Sarah Hoppes
2134 2nd Ave New York, NY 10029 740.463.6430 studio@smittenchickens.com www.smittenchickens.com
EDUCATION
OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, OHIO BA, 2010: Commercial Photography, with a specialization in global leadership
Study Abroad, 2006: German and Journalism Studies in Leipzig, Germany
INDUSTRY INTERNSHIPS
February-May 2011: Studio Intern, Craig Cutler Studios
November-January 2009: Retouching Intern, Pistol Studios
March-August 2009: Studio Intern, Sarah Silver Photography
WORK EXPERIENCE
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER, SMITTEN CHICKENS: 2007-PRESENT Photographed and retouched weddings, portraits, events, and corporate advertising
Oversaw all aspects of financial record keeping, billing, and client communication
Produced blog content, managed social media, web site, all marketing decisions
PHOTOGRAPHER/OPERATIONS ASSTISTANT, ENZO CUSTOM CLOTHIERS: 2014-PRESENT
Photographed product for company’s web site and social media
Retouched images and oversaw digital assets
Managed inventory, scheduling, and client communication for two showrooms
FREELANCE PRINT PRODUCER AND PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: 2012-2014
Clients includeD Beth Galton Studio, MetroMotion Productions, Clockwork Apple, and Suite Spot.
STUDIO MANAGER, CHRIS COLLINS STUDIO: 2011-2012 Managed day-to-day operations, accounting, financial record keeping, and digital assets
Acted as liaison between clients, agencies, and photographer
Oversaw all aspects of production, including bidding, scheduling, and securing vendors
Retouched images and assisted photographer with lighting on set
PRODUCTION MANAGER, PISTOL STUDIOS: 2010-2011 Managed staff of four retouchers and oversaw day-to-day studio operations
Oversaw intake and release of materials, data asset management, and client communication
Completed post-production billing and ongoing financial record keeping
SKILS
Tech: Mac and PC Platforms; Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator; Capture One; Phase One and Leaf Backs; Quickbooks, Microsoft Office; Typing 82 wpm.
Photo: Canon and Nikon dSLR and film; medium and large format cameras; studio and natural lighting techniques, Profoto, Sinar Bron/Broncolor, Dynalite, Speedatron, Alien Bees, Einstein, and small systems lighting.
Misc: social media, blogging, public speaking; copy editing.