Chris Adval

Photographer

www.ChrisAdvalProductions.com • 570-871-0504 • Chris@ChrisAdvalProductions.com

Chris Adval Enterprises in business since 2012. Chris Adval Enterprises is the company in charge of multiple brands such as Chris Adval Productions, Chris Adval’s Headshots as active brands.

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Professional Experience

Knowledge & Skills

  • Overall Windows 7 Knowledge – Proficient Skill Level
  • Overall Mac OS Knowledge – Beginner Skill Level
  • Adobe Photoshop CS5/CS6/CC (PC/Mac) – Proficient Skill Level
  • Adobe InDesign CS5/CS6/CC (PC/Mac) – Intermediate Skill Level
  • Adobe Lightroom 3/4/5/CC (PC) – Proficient Skill Level
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6 (PC/Mac) – Intermediate Skill Level
  • Advertising & Graphic Design (PC/Mac) – Proficient (2011 to Present)
  • Digital Photography with DSLR – (2010 to Present) – Proficient Skill Level
  • Product Photography – (2010 to Present) – Proficient Skill Level
  • Portraiture – (2010 to Present) – Proficient Skill Level
  • Environmental Portraiture – (2013 to Present) – Proficient Skill Level
  • Studio Photography – (2010 to Present) – Proficient Skill Level
  • Professional Photography Natural/Artificial/Strobe/Ambient Lighting – (2010 to Present) – Proficient Skill Level
  • Camera Operator for videos – (2010 to Present) – Intermediate Skill Level
  • Video Editing – (2010 to Present) – Intermediate Skill Level
    • Types of editing: Highlight, Interviews, and Corporate
    • Software Used: Final Cut (minimally), and Sony Vegas (most frequent)
  • Blogging/CMS: WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr – Proficient Skill Level
  • Entrepreneurship: I have done countless different tasks for running my business part time during employment. Most especially marketing, advertising, accounting, bookings, web design/management, client communications, business partnerships, client acquisition, etc. Please do not hesitate to ask about other tasks I have done.
  • Social media management of multiple accounts for multiple brands on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube – Proficient Skill Level

Associations

  • Professional Photographers of America as of 2015 to 2019.

Gallery Exhibitions Participated in…

Awards and Achievements

  • Hazleton Art League: Art Youth Expo 2 – 2012

– Emotionally Compelling Award for untitled piece sized 16×20 Model: “Ilya”

  • Hazleton Art League: Art Youth Expo 3 – 2013

– Emotionally Compelling Award for “Eastern State” piece sized 10×15

  • Fine Arts Fiesta – 2013

– Honorable Mention for piece “Eastern State” sized 20×30

Education

  • Associates in Sciences within Commercial Art concentrated in Advertising Design at Luzerne County Community College

Certifications/Clearances

  • Background Check on August 2017 Clear (can provide documents on request)
  • Clearance from Child Abuse Cleared: Cleared 2017  (can provide documents on request)

Professional References Upon Request

Work With Us

Messaging here or emailing me directly is the best way to get in touch and start discussing your vision!

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