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Maria Nowrot

Maria Nowrot

Küssnacht,Schwyz

Summary

Experienced Event and Concert Photographer with a Passion for Classical Music

Skilled in capturing the emotion and atmosphere of musical performances, with a strong artistic vision and technical expertise. Combines a deep love for classical music with a professional approach to deliver high-quality, impactful images.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Photographer/owner

Maria Nowrot Photography
Küssnacht, Schwyz
06.2017 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality photographs.
  • Worked with a diverse range of subjects and models, adapting approach accordingly.
  • Worked both as portrait and event photographer
  • Took portraits of individuals, families and groups at interior and exterior locations.
  • Established strong, trust-based relationships with clients, leading to recurring business.
  • Excelled in capturing candid moments that preserved authenticity of events and emotions.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, resulting in personalised photo shoots.
  • Gained mastery over Lightroom and Photoshop, enhancing final image quality.
  • Produced candid and posed shots to capture the essence of each event.
  • Collaborated with event organisers to understand their vision and deliver photos that met expectations.

Editor-in-Chief

Presto Portal (Music, Film, Art)
Remote
07.2017 - Current
  • Remote Team Management: Successfully coordinate the work of a team of approximately 20 contributors, ensuring smooth communication and efficient collaboration across various locations.
  • Editorial Collaboration: Work closely with other editors within the publishing house to maintain consistent quality and align with the organization’s goals.
  • Client Relations: Manage client communications, ensuring contracts are fulfilled and projects are delivered to the highest standards.
  • Content Ideation: Develop creative article concepts and oversee their execution, tailoring topics to resonate with the audience and meet editorial objectives.
  • Editing and Publishing: Review, edit, and publish high-quality articles on the portal, maintaining stylistic and grammatical consistency throughout all content.
  • Budget Management: Plan and allocate the portal’s budget effectively, ensuring resources are optimized to support the team’s needs and strategic goals.

Education

Portrait and reportage photography of children and families

Children Photography Academy
/2020 - /2022

Portrait Photography Training

Krakow Academy of Photography
/2017 -

Digital Photography Training

Nikon Academy
/2015 -

Master of Arts - Musicology

Jagiellonian University
Cracow, Poland
10.2007 - 10.2013

Skills

  • Concert and event photography experience
  • Image editing
  • Advanced camera handling
  • Working under pressure
  • Time management
  • Creative vision
  • Juggling multiple assignments
  • Expertise in Classical Music Event Dynamics
  • Team management
  • Writing and editing articles
  • CMS management

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Upper intermediate
Polish
Native

Timeline

Editor-in-Chief

Presto Portal (Music, Film, Art)
07.2017 - Current

Photographer/owner

Maria Nowrot Photography
06.2017 - Current

Master of Arts - Musicology

Jagiellonian University
10.2007 - 10.2013

Portrait and reportage photography of children and families

Children Photography Academy
/2020 - /2022

Portrait Photography Training

Krakow Academy of Photography
/2017 -

Digital Photography Training

Nikon Academy
/2015 -
Maria Nowrot