Joshua Farris is a highly skilled photographer and entrepreneur with a deep understanding of both the creative and business sides of photography. He has over 10 years of experience as a principal photographer and videographer for his own company, Pharris Photography & Philms, as well as 2 years of experience photographing for Baylor University. His skills include photographic and video editing, retouching, social media management, and project management. He has been published in several prominent magazines and has photographed for famous clients such as Michelle Obama.

1. Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
JOSHUA FARRIS
2828 Hayes Road, Houston, TX 77082 | (C) 8329061995 | Joshua@PharrisPhotos.com
PharrisPhotos.com linkedin.com/in/pharrisphotos Instagram.com/PharrisPhotos
Highly-skilled photographer and savvy entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the business side
of photography, driven to fulfill the planned concept or desired results of each project. Adaptable and
flexible team player able to cope well with obstacles and remain true to goals, all while inspiring
others with creative insight and enthusiasm.
Creative visionary
Superb attention to detail
Photographic and video editing
Retouching and color correction
Photoshop CC
Premier Pro CC
Social Media Management
Corporate identity branding
Project management
Strong graphic and visual sense
Works well under pressure
Strategic objective execution
Public speaking talent
Project planning
01/2010 to CurrentPrincipal Photographer & Videographer
Pharris Photography & Philms, LLC – Houston, Texas
Facilitated weekly studio appointments.
Photographed high-quality images for both print and Internet distribution.
Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
Oversaw all phases of video production, from pre- to post-production.
Targeted both offline and online consumers by designing a multi-pronged and comprehensive
marketing strategy.
Researched clients' business issues and goals to offer appropriate solutions.
Directed targeted marketing efforts that introduced new products and promoted product visibility.
Managed business finances, including paying vendors and suppliers for products services
rendered.
Researched public perception of products and services and used information gathered to guide
strategy development.
05/2011 to 12/2012Photographer
Baylor University – Waco, Texas
Worked with Marketing & Communications division of Baylor University, creating compelling and
dynamic images that helped tell the Baylor story.
Tracked inventory of all photo lab products and equipment.
Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for news publications.
Photographed high-quality images for both print and Internet distribution.
Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.

2. Publications & Previous Clients
Education
References
Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Published in the following publications:
People Magazine, Huffington Post, Good Morning America, The Knot, Munaluchi Bride, Reverie
Gallery, Wedding Planner Magazine, and many more.
Previous Clients:
Former FLOTUS Michelle Obama, Grammy Award Winning Artist Kirk Franklin, NBA All-Star
Chris Paul and Family, NY Times Best Seller Tony Evans, International Teacher/Speaker Priscilla
Shier, Recording Artist Ray J Norwood, Celebrity Wedding Planner Diann Valentine, Visa
Mastercard, VH1, Museum of Fine Arts-Houston, and others.
2012Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Minor in Mathematics
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Dianne Valentine - Founder of Dianne Valentine Living Well. Internationally acclaimed celebrity
wedding, event and interior designer.Having just completed hosting, designing and Co-Executive
Producing her latest show I Do Over on WeTV, Valentine continues to maneuver between business
women, television personality, designer, visionary and lover of love!
Website: diannvalentine.com/about-dvlw/about-diann/
Email: loveme@diannvalentine.com
Dr. Tony Evans - Founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and
president of The Urban Alternative, former chaplain of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and present
chaplain of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans,
can be heard on nearly 1,000 US radio outlets daily and in more than 130 countries.
Website: TonyEvans.org
Email: PoppyOCBF@aol.com
Jacqueline & Chike Nwobu - Founders of Munaluchi Bride. MunaLuchi is a multi-cultural global
technology company serving the $200 billion international wedding and events industry. The
Munaluchi brand caters to the growing multi-cultural wedding and events industry throughout the
world with a vertical online marketplace and magazine connecting engaged couples to event
professionals.
Website: Munaluchibridal.com
Email: jackie@munaluchibridal.com