Gary M. Edwards Jr.

• Provide bespoke portrait photography services, studio, and location shoots to a diverse clientele.

• Spearheaded innovative learning techniques to motivate and engage pre-k students, fostering academic and social growth.

• Ensured the safety of construction personnel through the meticulous setup and management of scaffolding structures, adhering to strict safety standards.

• Delivered English instruction to a culturally and generationally diverse adult student body on Saturdays, enhancing language skills and cultural awareness.

• Led a medical platoon, managing resources and directing operations in combat conditions.

- Specialize in capturing high-quality family portraits that highlight unique family dynamics and individual personalities, creating lasting memories for clients.
- Manage end-to-end process from initial client consultation to final delivery, ensuring a personalized service that meets diverse client expectations.
- Utilize advanced photographic techniques and lighting setups to produce compelling and aesthetically pleasing images.
- Offer a range of product options, including high-resolution digital files and premium prints, employing professional printing techniques to ensure the highest quality.
- Drive sales through effective marketing strategies, client referrals, and maintaining an engaging online presence that showcases portfolio highlights.
- Provide exceptional customer service, guiding clients through the selection and customization process, and maintaining strong after-sales support to encourage repeat business and referrals.

- Served as a key member of the public affairs team, responsible for documenting military operations, training exercises, and ceremonial events through high-quality photographic content.
- Managed photography assignments that required rapid response and adaptability in diverse and challenging environments, ensuring comprehensive coverage under tight deadlines.
- Utilized a variety of photographic equipment and techniques to capture compelling images that accurately represented the professionalism and integrity of the Air Force.
- Conducted detailed post-processing work, including editing and retouching images to meet specific publication standards.
- Collaborated closely with other department members to plan and execute media strategies that effectively communicated the Air Force’s mission and achievements to the public.
- Maintained meticulous records and managed a digital asset library, ensuring easy access and retrieval of images for official use, historical archiving, and media release.

• Still Photography Journeyman
• Hootsuite Platform Certification