Hire the Best Photographers in Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia
Hi, I'm Stephanie! 🙂 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 I'm a Graphic, Web, and Print Designer with over fifteen years of experience in book and magazine layout and editing. I've worked regularly for seven years with the US Department of State to produce more than 300 issues of a weekly newsletter serving thousands of employees. I consistently produce the highest level of professional and creative work, always on time and under budget. I am a skilled WordPress designer with copious experience in Elementor and the latest plugins. Pitch Decks are also in my wheelhouse, and I can happily sign an NDA when required. 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬: Luxury Goods 👜 • Pet Care 🐶 • Food 🥗 • Beverage 🍷 • Clothing 👗 • Beauty/Wellness 💄 • Fitness ⚽️ • Business 💼 • Healthcare 🩺 • Government 🗽 • Education 🎓 • Science & Tech 🔬 • Seasonal Holiday 🎃 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘 As a photographer, I have over 2 decades of experience and hold a Master Photographer, Master Craftsman, and Master Artist degree (M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP) from Professional Photographers of America. I am a CPP (Certified Professional Photographer) and an 11-time Photographer of the Year Medalist. My studio work is mainly portrait and animals, however, I have an extensive travel and nature portfolio as well. My portfolio is readily available online. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒: Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship Marketing (MBA) • Master Photographic Craftsman (M.Photog.Cr.) • Master Artist (M.Artist) • Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) • LinkedIn Proficiency Tested in InDesign • LinkedIn Proficiency Tested in Photoshop Expert designer • Proficient in Spanish & Italian • 15+ years in graphic design • Experienced WordPress designer 𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄: Adobe InDesign ★★★★★ • Adobe Photoshop ★★★★★ • Adobe Lightroom ★★★★★ • Adobe Illustrator ★★★★☆ • Adobe Xd ★★★★☆ • Adobe Dimension ★★★☆☆ • Adobe Fresco ★★☆☆☆ Figma ★★★★★ WordPress ★★★★★ • Elementor ★★★★★ MS Powerpoint ★★★★★ 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄𝐒: Logo Development & Brand Extension ✶ Brand Guides ✶ Packaging Design ✶ Conference Design ✶ Book & Magazine Layout ✶ Wordpress / Elementor Website Development ✶ Pitch Decks ✶ Infographics ✶ Custom Illustration ✶ Social Media Graphics ✶ Commercial Photography ✶ Personal Branding ✶ Copywriting for Web ✶ Compositing ✶ Retouching ✶ Brand Consulting ✶ Lighting / Shoot Planning ✶ Document Troubleshooting and "Making it Work" I look forward to working with you on your next project!
- Adobe Photoshop
- Packaging Design
- Infographic
- Logo Design
- Typography
- Prepress
- Graphic Design
- Magazine Layout
- WordPress
- Elementor
- Page Layout Design
- Corporate Brand Identity
Arlington, Virginia
Hello! I'm Sa'id, I have been a professional photographer for over 15 years and have spent the last decade working in digital media, where I’ve helped grow pages to over 100,000 followers. My approach to retouching is grounded in that experience; I believe professional headshots and portraits should look authentic, not plastic. I use high-end, manual techniques to carefully polish images while preserving real skin texture and detail, ensuring you look like the best version of yourself, not an AI filter. Because I understand the full scope of social media, I can also help with video editing and visual strategy to keep your brand consistent. I focus on clean, narrative-driven content like interviews, podcasts, and educational clips without relying on music or trends to make an impact. If you are looking for a reliable partner in the DC area who brings a seasoned, professional eye to every project, send me a message and let's discuss how I can help.
- Portrait Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Event Photography
- Photo Editing
- Product Photography
- Photo Retouching
- Image Editing
- Photo Restoration
- Videography
- Video Color Correction
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Video Editing
- Graphic Design
- Background Removal
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