Professional Profile:
I am a self-taught professional photographer, proficient in manual exposure and studio work. I have been photographing for over nine years.

Equipment List:
Camera- Canon 5D Mark II

Lenses: 50mm Fixed- 1.4
19-35mm- 4.0
24-105mm- 1:4L- 4.0
70-300mm- 5.6
28-80mm- 5.6
10x HD Macro Lens

Flashes: 430 EX Speedlite
580EXII Speedlite
Rotating Flash Bracket
Battery Pack

Lighting: 2 SPS920 Strobes
1 SPS100 Strobe

Experience:
2003-Present- Freelance- Weddings, Baptisms, Communions, Sweet 16’s, Birthday Parties, Charity Events, Family portraits, Children’s Portraits

2010- Photo Gallery in Manhattan, featuring my work

2012- Referral photographer for candidates of the East Coast for the Millionaire Matchmaker

2012- Celebrity Event Photographer for RealityAired.com covering events such as book signings and premiere parties for New Jersey Housewives, as well as New York Housewives

2012- Photographer for Portrait Innovations

2012-Present- Photographer for Lifetouch Preschool Photography

Publications:
2009, The Sentinel, North Brunswick, NJ (twice)
2011, RealityAired.Com- several image publications
2012, Connextions Magazine, June 2012 Issue
2013, Our USA Magazine, Summer 2013 Issue

Awards & Recognitions:
2012- Lifetouch Platinum Award for Highest Sales Average
2012- Lifetouch National People’s Choice Award for Portrait Excellence- Bronze
2012- Lifetouch Exhibition Competition- (Personal work)- First Place being Judged Nationally
2013- Lifetouch Platinum Award for Highest Sales Average
2013- Lifetouch District Champion (National) for Portrait Excellence – Cap & Gown Category

Programs:
• Lightroom
• ACDSEE Pro
• Photoshop CS5
• Portrait Professional
• Photomatric Pro
• Nik HDR Efex
• Nik Color Efex

Website:
www.facebook.com/KristenTallutoPhotography (Most Recent Work)