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Zandré Banks: Aspirant Professional Photographer and Fine ArtistRésumé & Portfolio of Evidence
Personal DetailsPersonal Data
Date of Birth: 15 May 1991 (20 years of age)
ID nr.: 910515 6169 086
EE: Male, white South African
Fully Bilingual in English & Afrikaans, reasonable understanding of German
Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Word, Internet and Outlook; PowerPoint & Photoshop
Own Transport
Access to a PC and Internet Facilities
Own Photography Equipment
Contact Info
E-mail address: [email protected]
Cell nr: 071 266 4670
Home Tel: 012- 991 5580
Educational InformationSchool Qualification
Highest St. Passed: Matric (Grade 12)
With exemptionHigh School: Hoërskool Die
WilgersSubjects:• English• Afrikaans• Mathematical Literacy• Business Studies• Hospitality Studies• Tourism
Tertiary Qualification
Photography Diploma
To be completed in Nov 2011
Institution: Oakfields College, Menlyn
Subjects:
• Journalism
• Business Studies
• Photography
• Photoshop
• Events Planning
• Business Communication
General Awards and Achievements At School Passed Matric with
Exemption Completed First Aid
Course Was selected as
Chef de Cuisine for Restaurant Evenings that catered for 40 people on several occasions
At College Passed first two terms at
Oakfields College with an average of close to 80%, and amongst top 3 with Photography marks of more than 90%
Chosen to participate in Tae Kwon Do SA’s within 1st year
Nominated by judge to enter for Mr. South Africa competition
Attended a part-time Modelling course & obtained a Certificate with Xcellence Academy, Meyerspark
Personal Attributes and Qualities
Hard-working Loyal Creative/Artistic Team-player Self-driven & Motivated
Good people skills
I would like to believe that I am a hard-working, dedicated
individual. I have been working part-time at House of Coffees; Woodlands Boulevard for the past 2 years while studying,
and my employer can confirm that I am trustworthy and
willing to do whatever it takes to get a job done to
satisfaction.
I am committed to becoming a Professional and Fine Art
Photographer of note and am prepared to start from the
beginning and work hard at gaining the experience needed
to succeed.
Portfolio of Evidence: Fine Art Photography Project
The assignment
entailed using a
combination of photos that were personally taken to create an
artistic impression
Portfolio of Evidence: Using Photoshop to create a mist effect on self-taken pictureThe assignment
entailed using Photoshop to create a mist-like effect on a photo that
was personally
taken and did not have
these effects before
Portfolio of Evidence: Using Photoshop to create sun raysThe project entailed using Photoshop on a self-taken picture, to create sun rays that appear
completely natural. There had to be no
sunrays before
Portfolio of Evidence: Illustrating contrast between Old and New
The assignment
entailed using self
taken photos of choice to illustrate
differences between he old and new
worlds
Portfolio of Evidence: Food Shoot
In this project, I had to use
studio lighting to enhance
food pictures and illustrate the
various textures of food types.
Portfolio of Evidence: Macro Shots
In this project, I
had to use my camera in a certain way to get small depth
of field (macro shots).
Portfolio of Evidence: Panoramic Stitched Photo
The assignment
entailed taking
multiple shots and stitching
them together naturally,
using Photoshop
Portfolio of Evidence: Location Model Shoot
The assignment required the use
of studio lighting on an
outdoor location, while taking a photo of a real model. This photo was
further enhanced, using
Photoshop
Portfolio of Evidence: Location Model Shoot
The assignment required the use
of studio lighting on an
outdoor location, while taking a photo of a real model. This photo was
further enhanced, using
Photoshop
Portfolio of Evidence: Location Model Shoot
The assignment required the use
of studio lighting on an
outdoor location, while taking a photo of a real model. This photo was
further enhanced, using
Photoshop
Portfolio of Evidence: Industrial Photography: Kromdraai Gold MineThis project was aimed at utilising available light in
otherwise dark areas to take an industrial
photo
Portfolio of Evidence: Drama Production
The project involved taking
pictures of drama
students that enhanced their best
features and had a
dramatic effect
Portfolio of Evidence: Car photo for Print Ad
The assignment required the taking of a car photo that would be suitable
for use in a print ad. I took this photo in
such a way to showcase all the key features & attributes of a SUBARU that includes the
renowned rally blue; speed, power,
AWD, aggression and the 6-star Logo
Portfolio of Evidence: Photographing People This was a
personal project that simply
entailed taking pictures of
people. In this photo we staged
a scene that would make the model look like a
hobo. The background was
blurred to maintain
emphasis on the main character.
Portfolio of Evidence: Battle of the Bands
This was another personal project
where I took pictures of people
at the Battle of the Bands,
Carnival City- under difficult circumstances with unusual
lighting. A number of the band members personally
thanked and commended me afterwards, for taking pictures
that complemented
them well.
Portfolio of Evidence: Battle of the Bands This is another
picture in my personal
Battle of the Bands project.
This band member does
not regard himself as photogenic
and was of the opinion that the photo makes him
look very good
Portfolio of Evidence: Battle of the Bands
Another picture in my personal Battle of the
Bands project. With this photo I
attempted to take a photo
from an unusual angle to give it a more artistic feel.
Portfolio of Evidence: Battle of the Bands
Another picture in my personal Battle of the
Bands project. With this photo I attempted to
illustrate motion blur.
Portfolio of Evidence: Social Documentary
This photo was taken for an assignment
that required illustrating
people under different social circumstances
. I used Photoshop to intensify the vivid colours
of the traditional
gear.
Portfolio of Evidence: Architecture
The assignment entailed taking any photos that contains architectural
elements. I took these photos at
the Voortrekker Monument- attempting to capture architectural
features from extraordinary angles
Portfolio of Evidence: Architecture
This photo aimed to show the complete
outline of the Voortrekker Monument
from a different
angle that contained additional
architectural value
Portfolio of Evidence: Personal Pictures of PeopleThis is a photo
that I have taken of fellow
students during an outdoor
excursion to the Botanical
Gardens, Pretoria
Portfolio of Evidence: Personal Pictures of People
This is a relaxed photo that I
have taken of fellow
photography students during our excursion to the Voortrekker
Monument
Portfolio of Evidence: Personal Pictures of People
This is a personal photo that I
have taken of a friend at a
fashion show at The Scarlet Ribbon. I did
minimal editing of this photo
using Photoshop
Portfolio of Evidence: Personal Pictures of People
This is a personal photo that I
have taken at a fashion show of at The Scarlet Ribbon. I did
minimal editing of this photo
using Photoshop
Portfolio of Evidence: My Personal View of the World
This is a personal
photo that I have taken of
a bridge under the
Menlyn Undercover Parking Area
Portfolio of Evidence: Journalistic Photography
The project entailed taking an unedited
photograph of the 2011 Elections for
journalistic purposes.I was able to stage a scenario that reflected a controversial topic
that was of high interest to the media at that point in time. This required that I had to
keep track of the news.
Portfolio of Evidence: Zoo ExcursionThis project required
taking pictures of animals during an excursion to the Zoo. The photos had to be shot in
such a way to create the
impression that the animals were photographed in
their natural habitat- and not in
captivity
Portfolio of Evidence: Zoo ExcursionThis project required
taking pictures of animals during an excursion to the Zoo. The photos had to be shot in
such a way to create the
impression that the animals were photographed in
their natural habitat- and not in
captivity
Portfolio of Evidence: Zoo ExcursionThis project required
taking pictures of animals during an excursion to the Zoo. The photos had to be shot in
such a way to create the
impression that the animals were photographed in
their natural habitat- and not in
captivity
Portfolio of Evidence: Zoo ExcursionThis project required
taking pictures of animals during an excursion to the Zoo. The photos had to be shot in
such a way to create the
impression that the animals were photographed in
their natural habitat- and not in
captivity
Portfolio of Evidence: Mountain Sanctuary Park Excursion
This project simply
required taking pictures
of nature
References
Work reference
John Owner of House of Coffees,
Woodlands, where I have been working part-time
since April 2010 (1.5 years). I am working as a Waiter, but is often asked
to manage the other Waiters as well.
Tel: 012- 997 7357Cell: 083 291 7798
College reference
Brian FarrellLecturer of Photography
Studies at Oakfields College, Menlyn
where I have been studying for the past
year (2011).Tel: 012- 361 0416Cell: 071 679 0075