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Thanks for stopping by!
A little about me to kick things off, I’m an Australian creative type living out a childhood Californian dream with my husband Dave & our dachshund, Lady. Photography is my first love followed by graphic design, having studied & worked within both fields.
My areas of interest lie with ethical makers & shakers, sustainability, education & community.
Currently working freelance, I’m open to contract, casual or part-time opportunities. If you’d like to work together or have any questions please reach out, I’d love to hear from you.
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resume
After 10 years working in the photographic industry & upon completion of my graphic design studies I made the transition to self employment. I wanted to explore my own path, spend time working on a wider array of projects with a variety of clients & to get back to photography - for me.
I've enjoyed this chapter of my career, I’m grateful for the opportunities it’s brought me, the adventures it’s taken me on & the people I’ve met along the way.
Skills
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› Experienced in design for web, print & product
› Excellent communication, organization & analytical skills
› Detail oriented & focused on continual process improvement
Applications — Figma, Indesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier Pro, Slack, Squarespace, Wordpress, Dropbox, Mailchimp
› Graphic Design Portfolio -
› Experienced in photographing editorial, events, product, travel, weddings & assisting on studio/location shoots
› Firm understanding of the technical aspects of photography
Applications — Lightroom, Photoshop, Photomechanic, Capture One, Instagram, Unfold
Tools — Canon & Fuji
› Photography Portfolio -
› Experienced in editing for advertising, architecture, events, portraits, product, travel & weddings
› Advanced knowledge in batching, color correction, compositing, deep-etching, filters/treatments & restoration
Applications — Lightroom, Photoshop
Tools — iMac, Wacom Tablet, also PC compatible
› Retouching Portfolio -
I have obtained a wide range of management skills throughout my work history, starting as a customer service manager in retail, a store manager for a small print shop, an interim studio manager at a photography studio & also web management for clients in my freelance work.
Work History
YONDER SHOP + STUDIO
Studio/ Production Assistant
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
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During my time at Yonder, a unique blend of production ceramics, invite-only hand-building studio & retail store led by artist Linda Fahey, I gained invaluable experience & discovered my capacity to take on new challenges.
While I ultimately decided that production work wasn't the right fit for me, I found great fulfillment in the creative studio environment. I departed on good terms, maintaining friendships with Linda & studio members & was honored to participate in their 2024 summer show, where I exhibited my first sculpture.
I remain dedicated to my personal ceramic art & am open to future opportunities in a ceramics studio, outside of production roles.
Job tasks ⏤
› Prepping clay for artist work
› Handbuilding plates, vases, mugs & tiles
› Glazing & glaze mixing (under supervision)
› Kiln load & unload (under supervision)
› Preparing & packing orders for shipment
› Preparing & packing pieces for loan
› Receiving & organizing clay shipments
› Daily studio upkeep & maintenance
FREELANCE
Graphic Designer, Photographer + Retoucher
Aug 2015 - Present
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Job tasks ⏤
› Graphic Design - design across web & print including branding, website & product
› Photography - content creation, documentary, events, fashion, product, travel, weddings & assists on studio/location shoots
› Retouching - advertising, architecture, events, fashion, product, travel & weddings
› Curation - selecting compelling images, providing ideas & solutions for content across a variety of clients & projects
› Web Management - management & maintenance of client websites ie. management of event listings
› Client Education - walking clients through the back end of their new websites & offering guidance where needed
› Research - for myself & clients in various subject areas
Working for myself has allowed me to further develop my time management, organization & people skills.
THE LOST JOURNALS
Founder, Designer + Photographer
Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
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A small side business that combined my two passion areas - photography & design. The Lost Journals was a product & service I created to archive life, beautifully. Custom made photo journals turning beautiful bodies of work, milestones & travels into a contemporary printed keepsake.
Job tasks ⏤
› Collaboration with several creatives (photographers, copy writers, web developers)
› Product research, development, design & photography
› Packaging design
› Website modification & maintenance: template adjustments, backend troubleshooting, integration of third party systems ie. ecommerce, mailchimp & plugins
› Established a seamless ordering method integrating outside systems for file upload, client customization, layout proofing & shipping
› Formed a membership program for professional photographers
› Instagram & Facebook curation to act as an extension of the website, celebrating photography, photographers & the product
› Graphic design - website, stationary, album design, newsletters (mailchimp) & welcome packs
› Blog copy writing
MILQUE PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMS
Graphic Designer + Retoucher
Mar 2013 - Aug 2015
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During my time at Milque, an award winning Australian wedding & portrait photography studio, I worked my way up from freelance second shooter to full time head of graphic design & retouching.
Job tasks ⏤
› Consistently retouched large quantities of images to Milque's aesthetic for multi-channel distribution
› Established an image selection process & filing system
› Produced all design collateral across print, web, advertising, packaging & presentations
› Created photography style guides to effectively train new photographers
› Album image selection, quality control & design
› Trained staff in retouching to assist during peak wedding season
› Photographed events, products & weddings
› Interim Studio Manager
I learned a lot from my role at Milque, met many brilliant creatives, some of which I have continued to work with during my freelance journey.
SILVER ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY
Retoucher + Lab Technician
Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
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Employed at Silver Rose Photography, one of Australia's largest school photography companies as Senior Lab Technician & Retoucher I performed a number of tasks.
Job tasks ⏤
› High volume color correction: batch processing & automated scripts to create consistency across multiple photographers
› Contrast, exposure & white balancing adjustment
› Retouching - compositing & unwanted item removal
› Agfa D-Lab printing & maintenance
› Large scale printing
› Order packaging
Education
INTERMEDIATE THROWING
San Francisco, California
Sunset Clayhouse (2023)
INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL
San Francisco, California
Sunset Clayhouse (2022)
Clay by the Bay (2019)
DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Brisbane, Australia
CATC Design College
Feb 2012 - Feb 2015
CERTIFICATE IV IN PHOTOIMAGING
Brisbane, Australia
Southbank Institute of Technology
Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
HIGH SCHOOL
Bribie Island State High School, Australia
Graduated 2001
References
ALEX MELENDEZ
Poof! The Mess
alex@poofthemess.com
(415) 367-5920
ELIZABETH JAMES
Soda Wedding Photography
liz@sodaweddings.com.au
+61 (0) 488 006 746
AARON JAMIESON
Aaron Jamieson Photography
aaron@aaronjamieson.com
+61 (0) 421 132 305
+81 (0) 80 4044 9693
GORDON YOUNG
FIE | Food Industry Engineering
gyoung@fie.com.au
+61 (0) 414 681200
NICOLE FERRIER
Ferrier Furniture
info@ferrierfurniture.com
+61 (0) 498 584 133
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Shout outs
“Tracey created visual presence for my brand which included website, logo and stationery. She is a rare combination of utmost professionalism, creativity, attention to the tiniest details, admirable personal qualities and excellent taste. Tracey was always one step ahead suggesting and implementing brilliant ideas I never even thought about. She was also very attentive to all of my suggestions and precise with finding the best solutions. The process of working with Tracey and the result itself far exceeded my very best expectations.”
“Tracey created the logo, website & printed marketing materials for my business Poof! The Mess. Her attention to detail was remarkable, so much so that she made me excited for my business! She is very knowledgeable and aware of what will grab future clients’ attention.”
“Tracey is an incredibly talented professional who I love working with. Her work is outstanding, she has incredible attention to detail and always delivers work above and beyond expectations.”
“Tracey is always a pleasure to work with and worked closely with our team to interpret and deliver the brief. Her creativity and commitment to getting the right shots really shines through in the finished product.”
“Tracey is my first choice retoucher for many of my most high-end clients who’s demands are often for perfection delivered immediately. With this understanding Tracey has always delivered the highest quality work on or ahead of schedule, which is something we cherish as photographers when managing clients and projects on several fronts. ”
“Tracey is RAD – We cannot recommend her enough. She’s super dooper talented/creative/amazing!!”
“Tracey has helped me since 2016 - in this time she has designed two book covers, illustrated numerous diagrams, redesigned my website, prepared brochures for the training courses and designs all templates for my email marketing. High quality work, always easy to work with and cooperative.”
“Tracey is an unrivalled professional and it is was a pleasure working with her. She always responded promptly to my email requests for assistance with course brochures and marketing. Nothing was too much trouble.”
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