Pablo Vera Lisperguer
Summary
Dedicated photography professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Editor
Agence France-Presse
2024.04 - Current
- Use of IRIS.
- Use of IRIS 360.
- Use of PS.
- Handled high-pressure deadlines with ease by implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
Photojournalist
Agence France-Presse
2017.01 - Current
- Stringer photojournalist
- Pitched photo stories to reporters and editors.
- Covered Pope visit on Chile 2018.
- Covered Chile´s riots 2019.
- Covered Presidential elections.
- Covered Wild fires.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Photo Editor and Photographer
Factstory Agency
2017.05 - 2022.03
- Coca-Cola Journey project, Chile).
- Researched image libraries to locate appropriate photographs for stock use.
- Managed budget for photography department.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
Photographer and associate editor
AFD sport agency
2019.03 - 2019.05
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
Photo Editor
Lollapalooza - Lotus Producciones
2018.04 - 2018.05
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
Editorial Board Member
EveryDay Latin America Project
2015.08 - Current
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
- Grew content volume and improved overall journal quality.
- Monitored solicitation of journal content in new and emerging fields.
- Worked with external editors to triage submissions based on scope and journal standards.
- Researched image libraries to locate appropriate photographs for stock use.
- Maintained relationships with stock photo agencies.
- Procured rights for images by contacting image owners to obtain documentation rights and copyright permissions.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
Photo editor
AgenciaUNO
2014.02 - 2018.08
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
- Organized shoots from planning, scheduling, and styling to post-production.
- Researched image libraries to locate appropriate photographs for stock use.
- Managed budget for photography department.
- Maintained relationships with stock photo agencies.
- Scouted locations for [Number] photoshoots and obtained appropriate permits.
- Procured rights for images by contacting image owners to obtain documentation rights and copyright permissions.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
Photojournalist
AgenciaUNO
2013.05 - 2014.02
- Pitched photo stories to reporters and editors.
- Covered COPA AMERICA 2015, 2016.
- Produced content picked up for wire syndication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Covered ODESUR Games 2014.
- Covered Iquique´s Earthquake.
- Covered Chañaral´s flood.
- Covered Presidential elections.
Photojournalist
Estrategia News Paper
2012.03 - 2013.04
- Pitched photo stories to reporters and editors.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Freelance Photographer
GettyImages Latam
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
Official Photographer
Viña del Mar Festival
2010.02 - 2010.03
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Photographer
Rockaxis & Bulldozer Magazine
2007.01 - 2010.01
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Photographer
Wow Magazine
2008.01 - 2008.12
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Photographer
FOTOROCK.CL
2007.01 - 2012.01
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Technical Assistant
Heaven Ward Elevators
2004.01 - 2004.07
- Maintenance of elevators and mechanical stairs.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Repaired and checked supporting equipment for electrical systems such as brackets and hangers.
Education
Technical Diploma - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
ANDES High School DuocUC
Santiago2003
Associate of Arts - Commercial Photography
IP ALPES
Santiago2006
Associate of Arts - Photojournalism
IP ARCOS
Santiago2009
Skills
- News Stories
- Photo Imaging
- Editorial Guidelines
- Photo Shoots
- Producing Stories
- Visual Storytelling
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
A1
English
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Photo Editor
Agence France-Presse
2024.04 - Current
Photographer and associate editor
AFD sport agency
2019.03 - 2019.05
Photo Editor
Lollapalooza - Lotus Producciones
2018.04 - 2018.05
Photo Editor and Photographer
Factstory Agency
2017.05 - 2022.03
Photojournalist
Agence France-Presse
2017.01 - Current
Editorial Board Member
EveryDay Latin America Project
2015.08 - Current
Photo editor
AgenciaUNO
2014.02 - 2018.08
Photojournalist
AgenciaUNO
2013.05 - 2014.02
Photojournalist
Estrategia News Paper
2012.03 - 2013.04
Freelance Photographer
GettyImages Latam
2012.01 - 2013.01
Official Photographer
Viña del Mar Festival
2010.02 - 2010.03
Photographer
Wow Magazine
2008.01 - 2008.12
Photographer
Rockaxis & Bulldozer Magazine
2007.01 - 2010.01
Photographer
FOTOROCK.CL
2007.01 - 2012.01
Technical Assistant
Heaven Ward Elevators
2004.01 - 2004.07
Technical Diploma - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
ANDES High School DuocUC
Associate of Arts - Commercial Photography
IP ALPES
Associate of Arts - Photojournalism
IP ARCOS