Dylan G. Kenseth
dylan@dylankenseth.com
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY August 2014- May 2018
Tisch School of the Arts, New York, NY
B.F.A. in Photography and Imaging (GPA 3.7/4.0)
• Minor in Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology
• Focus in Queer Studies
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE DIGITAL TECHNICIAN AND PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT June 2017- Present
- On-set digital technician for e-commerce fashion and luxury still life photography
- Manages digital workflow from pre-production to final export and backups
- Troubleshoots any technological and camera-related issues that arise, on- and off-set
- Continually researches emerging software and hardware updates to ensure an optimized shooting experience
- Responsible for setting up, maintaining, and breaking down camera, lighting, and grip equipment
- Proficient with macOS, Windows, Phase One, Canon, and Nikon camera systems
- Expertise with: Capture One Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, HeliconFocus, and ChronoSync
- Skilled with studio lighting: Profoto & Broncolor strobes, tungsten lights, HMIs and LEDs
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER May 2013- Present
- Builds relationships with clients to meet their creative and logistical needs
- Oversees every step of production from conceptualization to execution to provide prompt, efficient service
- Uses innovative lighting effects and shooting techniques to create unique images
- Retouches photographs using Photoshop
SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT August 2014- July 2018
New York University, Tisch Department of Photography and Imaging
- Processed equipment rentals and managed digital photography labs, darkroom facilities, and studios
- Troubleshot equipment and logistical issues for students and faculty
- Photographed events for online publication and assisted with show installations
SUMMER INTERNSHIP June- August 2017
Antfarm Photography
- Arranged set, set up lighting, and ran Capture One, and inventoried and cleaned jewelry
- Retouched and composited images in Photoshop
- Indexed, processed, and catalogued image archive for online publication
HONORS
- Departmental Leadership Award, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts Dept. of Photography and Imaging, May 2018
- Founders Day Award: University Honors Scholar, New York University, May 2018
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Phase One Certified Professional (May 2019- May 2021): Capture One and Phase One XF Camera System
- HeliconFocus
- Hasselblad Flextight and Epson flatbed film scanning
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere
- Studio lighting: Profoto & Broncolor strobes, HMIs, hot lights, and LEDs
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
- Clear verbal and written communication
References available upon request.