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.