Creative. Versatile. Resourceful. High-energy. Positive. Go-getter. Enthusiastic. Team-player. Determined. Passionate.
Tina Shields is based in New York City, NY but has roots in Minneapolis, MN. She has a midwestern work ethic and the energy of city girl. She has a background in photography, design and the fine arts. Tina has been shooting for over ten years and designing for over six years. She enjoys the creative challenges that accompany every project despite the scale.
She has built and maintained positive working relationships with people from multiple disciplines. She collaborates as needed with other designers, photographers, developers, copywriters, producers, print vendors, and videographers to ensure jobs are completed on time. She has formerly worked as an Account/Project Manager in advertising with print buying responsibilities. Tina brings those scheduling, estimating, vendor and client management, production, and budgeting skills to her role as a designer. She has worked with clients including Atlantic Health, Charbroil Grills, Disney Garden, DJ Mark Larush, Danze, Newman’s Own Organics, and Target Corporation.
Tina works side-by-side with her photography clients to creatively capture their happiest moments and make their fondest memories last forever. She does her best to ensure that shoots go as smoothly as possible and she works with clients prior to the appointment to make sure everyone is on the same page with regard to style, objectives and theme. She encourage both design + photography clients to pull samples of work that they like to use for reference.
She does her best to see that jobs are completed on time and her clients are satisfied. Tina works closely with her clients to deliver high-quality work that meets business related needs and objectives. She’s creative and has always brought that quality to the table regardless of her role. She has an outgoing personality and positive disposition.