Yoav Elkoby
80-03 189st. •
Summary
of Qualifications
· Specialized and experienced in industrial, portrait, and interior photography.
· Skilled in portraiture, conceptual and special event photography.
· Familiar with coordinating photo shoots and exhibitions.
· Highly knowledgeable and creative, with a true eye for detail.
· Hard working, detail-oriented, able to multi-task effectively.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Superb knowledge of computer programs for photo-retouching.
Education
Graphics of photo manipulation and
retouching, 2003
Earnest Mayron studio for industrial
photography,
Professional internship, 1995-1997
4 year degree Major in photography,
1991-1995
Concentration on Technology of
Photography- Graduated with high honors
Professional
Experience
"Elkoby Mazan
Studio",
Founder and Senior Partner and Freelance Photographer
· Specialized in providing Industrial and Portrait photographic services in wide variety of areas, including conceptual, and commercial.
· R&D manager –research and development of models for photographic systems and equipment in internet usage.
· Work in 35mm, medium, 4x5 and digital formats, wide knowledge in color profiles.
· Determine project requirements, and arrange all proper equipment and supplies.
· Inspect proofs and identify prints for retouching or reprinting.
· Adjust, modify, and rework photos using digital and computer manipulation applications.
Professor in the Communications and Arts Department
·
In charge of Nature photography
and Color theory workshops and seminars for communication students.
·
Taught four session workshops on
integration between the work of the photographer and the graphic designer. With
strong emphasis on how to build the correct work plan for both sides.
"Osim Tsilum",
Photographer
1996-1999
· Provide photographic services in wide variety of areas, including special events and weddings, portraiture, conceptual, and commercial.
"People Magazine",
Photojournalist
· Senior photojournalist and photography editor.
"Earnest Mayron Studio",
·
Staging assistant
· Internship in Industrial photography
·
Provided customer service,
answering inquiries and scheduling appointments
Additional
Experience
"
Teacher and youth guide for children with special
needs
LIST OF CLIENTS
"Israeli Lottery"
·
As the sole photographer my job
was to chart and document the lottery booths surrounding the streets of
· Inspect proofs and identify prints for retouching or reprinting.
· End result - hard copy appointment calendar done in high print quality
"Coca Cola"
· Senior photographer for ads and new campaigns.
· Industrial photography of the manufacturing and marketing process
·
The photos were exhibit in the
annual food show in
"Tnova"-
· Design the pictorial layout of the company's' new visitor center
· Document the growth environment of company's multiple products.
· Show the marketing process through the eyes of the camera.
· Produce human size enlargements of the professional photos.
· The process was done using 5x4 camera
"Kedem Marketing" for "LOREAL"
International
· Work on the EZface new cosmetic line
· Provide the company with technical colors applications and data analysis.
· Be a part of a team that developed virtual reality software which simulates make-up application.
EXHIBITIONS
·
"Bograsov Gallery",
Tel-Aviv, Group exhibition part of schools final project
· "Museum of photography", Kiriat-Shmona, Sole exhibition in art photography.
Equipment
Skills
35mm / 2 ¼ / 4X5 / digital cameras, digital camcorders, lighting equipment and strobes
Computer
Skills
Windows, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Internet, computerized simulation programs.
References and portfolio
available upon request