Ithaca-based, RIT-graduate, advertising photographer is seeking freelance or contract work in the central New York area. Available to shoot a wide range of subjects including portraits, products, architecture, weddings/events and more.

Proficiency In the Following Media:

Digital:

• D-SLR – Nikon, Canon, Olympus
• Medium Format – Phase One, Hasselblad CFV, Mamiya, Leaf Aptus, Arc, Cambo Wide Digital System

Analog:

• 35mm – Nikon, Canon
• Medium Format – Hasselblad, Mamiya, Bronica
• Large Format (4X5”) – Sinar, Cambo systems

Other Photography Related Skills:

• High-end Ink-jet printing (Epson, Canon, HP)
• Color management - ICC profiles, soft-proofing, rendering intents
• RA-4 and B&W darkroom printing & film processing
• Studio and Location lighting using Profoto, Broncolor, and Calumet systems
• Wireless Portable Handheld Flashes (in the Nikon Creative Lighting System)
• Digital editing and asset management (Adobe CS4 and Lightroom 3, Capture One Pro, Nikon Capture & Camera Control Pro)
• Use of various other PC and Mac based applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Utilization of PHP-based server-side web content management systems, mySQL and XMPie dynamic printing
• Standards-compliant web design using XHTML 1.1, CSS 2.0, and Javascript including Spry and Ajax technologies.
• Completed PHASE ONE Digital Tech 8-hour training course - Camera and Software training

Freelance Web and Photography Work:

2008 – Present

• Katie & Jonathan: Engagement-style photos and full wedding photography, June 2010.
• Genesee Yacht Club: photographed crew on-board #16 boat during a race, June 2010.
• Eastern Retail Properties: Photographed site evaluation of an available property. Same-day shoot to delivery turnaround. Link, June, 2010.
• Tufts University: directed video camera for Tufts U live webcast (video streaming) of semi-final lacrosse game versus SUNY Cortland. Responsible for operating Canon GL2 camcorder and following game action from press box, June, 2010.
• Rochester Weddings Magazine/Doubletree Hotel: Photographed pre-wedding details and tablescapes with Billy Powell of USTalent. Responsible for photography, set design, and styling, June, 2010.
• Jimkata Music: Photographed band for promotional concert poster. Just the picture, or the poster
with the picture, May, 2010.
• Buggzees.com: New York's upcoming Dog Pageant and Accessories website. Provided registration form and supporting administration section, implemented PayPal payment system, and general site maintenance.
• Seanfoxmassage.com: Ithaca massage therapist Sean Fox's website. Built site from the ground up, including design, photography, and maintenance. Provided an appointment booking system and a testimonials functionality for clients.
• Robbfarms.com: Rochester, NY-based produce farm website.
• RIT SPAS Honors Show 2009: Two photographs selected by faculty jury for display.
• Lucid-Tech: Advertising and internal-use photography. Used work for FDA approval of medical devices.
• Yoruk Development: Advertising and promotional photography work.

Before 2008

• Bishop Kearney High School “Kearneyvale,” event photographer – Rochester, NY
• Holy Childhood event photographer – Rochester, NY
• Lions’ Club officers’ dinner event photographer – Palmyra, NY
• The Siena School’s 8th grade graduation event photographer – Rochester, NY
• Wedding Photographer for various clients around Rochester, NY, including backyard and church ceremonies
• Rochester Muscular Dystrophy Association event photographer – Field of Hope Gala – Rochester, NY

Retail Work Experience:

• Target 1508: Electronics sales, cashier, guest experience – Ithaca, NY.
• Sears Portrait Studio: photographer & sales – Ithaca, NY.
• Ithaca Peripherals: product assembly, moving stock – Ithaca, NY.
• New York Public Interest Research Group: grassroots, education and door-to-door membership drives on New York State’s Mercury pollution problem – Operating out of Ithaca, NY.
• The Studio at Target: photographer & sales – Greece, NY.