EDUCATION
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY - B.A./2001 M.A./2003
CAREER HISTORY
The Hill School - Lead Photographer - March 2021 - Present
--Produce and shoot photography for print and electronic marketing materials across a wide range of genres including athletics, academics, performing arts, architecture and studio work including portraiture and product
--Cull, color correct and retouch photos
--Evaluate, hire and manage freelance photographers
--Collaborate with designers and social media managers to understand ongoing photography needs and generate ideas to deliver the right kinds of imagery
--Develop original projects that are creative and stand out while maintaining brand standards
--Build and maintain relationships with a variety of departments to understand their needs and deliver imagery that accurately portrays the intended message
--Maintain an internal image library adhering to the highest standards
--Educate co-workers about the importance of high-quality photography and what makes a strong photograph
Wonderful Machine - Associate Photo Editor - December 2018 - March 2020
--Evaluate and offer industry standard feedback to commercial photographers on the proficiency and quality of their work
--Suggest self--assigned projects to support growth in the photographer’s client base
--Provide comprehensive website evaluations making suggestions on how to improve everything from branding to presentation and beyond
--Ongoing outreach and sales calls to clients and photographers to share company offerings and capabilities
--Develop and maintain process documentation
--Contribute to the maintenance of an extensive internal database of 22,000 agencies, publications and brands and 12,000 photographers
Douglas Benedict Photography - Photographer & Editor - Aug. 2015 to present (freelance when there is time)
--Plan, prepare and execute shoot day schedules
--Assist on shoot days by setting up lighting, transmitters, strobes, umbrellas, cameras, tripods, seamless, etc.
--Second photographer for upwards of twenty weddings yearly
--Cull, color correct and retouch large volumes of photos
--Prepare online client galleries
--Communicate with clients and troubleshoot when necessary
--Design albums and make client’s requested changes
--Curate, prepare and post photos on company’s social media outlets
--Communicate standards and prepare photos for vendors
--Submit galleries for possible inclusion in print magazines and/or online blogs
--Maintain digital asset management system
Academic Image - Photographer & Editor - Aug. 2015 to present (freelance as time permits)
--Meet with university and independent school administrators to determine goals and needs
--Write and submit proposals
--Plan and execute shoot day schedules
--Assist on shoot days by organizing and posing models, maintaining gear inventory, setting up and breaking down equipment
--Photograph serendipitous classroom situations involving engagement, collaboration and leadership
--Cull, color correct and retouch large volumes of photos
--Prepare highlight slideshow for client
--Deliver image banks to clients
--Maintain digital asset management system
Family Focus Media - Main Line Parent; Contract Photographer; May 2018 to October 2018
--Work directly with clients to organize photoshoots for corresponding stories
--Photograph small businesses for opening previews
--Photograph families for print education guide
--Cull, color correct and retouch photos from all shoots
--File images in company directed filing system
Bicycling, Backpacker & Runner’s World Magazines; Online Editor; 2003-2008
--Coordinate and communicate editorial schedules for websites
--Assign online editorial pieces to freelance writers
--Maintain online content databases
--Produce weekly e-newsletters
--Onsite coverage of major marathons and bike races including: The New York City Marathon, The Chicago Marathon, The Boston Marathon and the Tour de France
--Photo editing for content, color and size
TECHNOLOGLY
Adobe Suite, PhotoMechanic, PhotoShelter, custom content and asset management systems, Canon Camera Systems, Profoto Lighting, Tethered and remote image capture, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Products