Jayati Sood is seeking an opportunity to utilize her skills and enthusiasm in photography. She has a PG Diploma in Still Photography and Visual Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia as well as several other photography diplomas. Her experience includes working as a staff photographer for Guesthouser.com and as an associate photographer for a fashion designer. She has contributed product photography for launching brands. Sood has received awards for her photography work and is proficient in photography software and flexible to travel.

1. Jayati Sood Phone: +917838150031
Email: sood.jayati@gmail.com
Objective:
To get associated with a progressive organization that gives me ample scope to utilize my enthusiasm
and skills inphotography,withhardworkthat would dynamically contribute towards the growth of the
organization and prove the best towards the responsibilities assigned.
Academia:
 PG Diploma in Still Photography and Visual Communication 2014-2015 (Jamia Millia Islamia,
Delhi)
 Bachelor of Arts (Programme) in 2013 from Delhi University
 Diploma in Advance Photography 2012 (Camera Art Institute, Delhi)
 Diploma in Basic Photography 2011 (Trivani Kala Sangam, Delhi)
 Class 12th
(Arts), (CBSE Board) in 2009-2010 with 80%
 Class 10th
(ICSE board) in 2006-2007 with 74%
Experience:
 Workingfor over4 months as a Staff PhotographerwithGuestHouser.com-aplatform
connectingtravelerswithhostsand deliveringextraordinarytravel experiencesonmajorityof
propertiesbothinandaroundDelhi NCR,Kerala,Himachal Pradeshamongothers.
 Workedfor over1.5 Yearsas an Associate PhotographerwithNitinBal Chauhan,arenowned
Fashion Designerbasedin NewDelhi onall typesof photographicassignementsrangingfrom
ProductPhotography,Fashionshoots ,Eventshoots, andTravel Photographyassignments.
 Contributing Productphotographs includingJewellery,Watches,T-Shirts,Belts,Wallets,Keychains
amongothers to the launchingbrand ‘NBCBhootsvaar’(Premiumdesignerproducts fromNitin
Bal Chauhan).
 VolunteeredasaTravel Photographerfor‘the HimalayanPeople’-acompany discovering
HimalayanCulture andencouragingitbyexportingHimalayangoodslike Koolaahs,
Woolahs,Himalyandresses,Bags, PickelsandBeautyproducts.
 InternedatKumar Studio,Shimlafor 6 months graspingbasicsof photographyandassistingon
variousshootsincludingProducts,Lifestyle shoots,Events,Weddingamongothers.
Education and Projects undertaken:
PG Diploma in Still Photography and Visual Communication,Jamia MilliaIslamia
 Photography Archival Project- Researched archives and traced the ‘Evolution of Kumar studio-
one of the oldest studios of Shimla.’
 Audio Visual Production- Photographed and made photostory on the'' Garage of Young
Mechanics'' of Delhi.
 Photo-Essay- Worked on numerous photoessays, ‘The Untrained Gymnasts Of Seelampur’,
‘Shades of Shimla’, ‘Surajkund Mela’ and ’Shadows’.
 Thesison Portraiture Photography- DissertationonHistory,Evolution,Software and Hardware,
Post production involved in Portraiture Photography.

2. Diploma in advance Photography,CameraArt Institute,Delhi
 Expertise in studio lighting set-up and basic image framing techniques.
 Knowledge of key-softwares i.e Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Fastone Photo Viewer.
 Knowledge of photographic films and hands-on experience in Dark Room photo processing
techniques.
Diploma in Basic Photography,Triveni Kala Sangam,Delhi
 Basicsof photographyequipmentse.gtypesof cameras,lensesandothercameraaccessories.
 Understanding exposures andhands-onvariousimportantcamerasettings.
 Training and understanding various image filing and archiving processes being followed by
leading media houses of Delhi.
Awards and Achievements:
 Awardedas ’Gemof the Team’twice duringthe tenure at Guesthouser.com
 Presidentof the photography societyatMirandaHouse College,NewDelhi(2012-2013).
 Won FirstpositionforPhotographyinAntaragini anannual collegefestamong16 collegesfrom
all overIndiaat IIT Kanpur
 ContributedImagesforthe annual collegemagazineand prospectus ,awardedappreciationfor
extraordinarycontributiontocollege’sphotographysociety.
 Moderated variousPhotographyeventsorganized byMiranda House College,Delhi.
Software Skills and Strengths:
 Proficiency invarious photograph editingsoftwares likeAdobePhotoshop, Adobe Lightroom
amongothers.
 Deepinterestintravellingtodifferentplacesand exploringnew cultures.
 Flexible to travel andworkat remote areasactively.
 Patience,Positivity andTeamplayercharacteristics helpasa morale boosterforself andthe
environment.
I, herebydeclare thatall the informationfurnishedaboveistrue andbestto my knowledge &belief.
Jayati Sood