Objective

To gain a position utilizing my creative and unique vision where my abilities will be used to the fullest extent.

Education

Art Institute of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Science: Photography
Graduate: June 2009

Professional Experience

• Garfield Artworks Gallery Show
• Promo Packages / Band photographer for Shelf Life String Band, Thistletown, Hoov January 2010- current
• Architectural Interior photographer for Basic Concepts Design Company August 2009- current
• Bar Mitzvah portrait/celebration photographer where I composed 3 photo books September 2009
• MWCDC photographer for Dillworth Park pre cleanup and Wild Art event September 2009
• Internship- Thomas Merton Center; Photographer for local newspaper New People where multiple photographs February 2009- September 2009
• Children?s International Museum of Art Gallery shows October 2008 , June / October 2009
• Photographer for 16 weddings where I created a 150-image narrative of each celebration.
• Photographer for the Franklin VFW event of the travelling Vietnam Memorial wall replica.
• Senior Portraits and final packages for 19 different clients

Knowledge/Skills

Black and White film developing and printing Color Film printing, negative and direct positive processes Large format view camera 4 x 5 setup, processing, printing Studio and location lighting equipment setups Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office

Honors/Leadership Roles

• Art Director for less fortunate children’s summer camp 2004-2006
• National Arts Honors Society President August 2003- June 2005
• Founder and Editor of BACKWASH- Underground arts and D.I.Y Magazine
• Ai Habitat for Humanity President June 2007- June 2009