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: zandrebanks@ymail.com

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