OBJECTIVE

Seeking highly motivating and rewarding position in the field of photography

EDUCATION

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana 2008

  • Major: Photography
  • G.P.A.: 4.0 concentrated in major; 3.87 cumulative

Huntington North High School

  • College Preparatory

EMPLOYMENT

 

  • WISH-TV, Indianapolis, Indiana: 2015-2016 Photographer
  • Niche Boutique, Indianapolis, Indiana: 2015-2016 Photographer
  • Freelance Portrait and Fashion Photographer, Indianapolis, Indiana: 2008 - Present Photographer
  • Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana: May - July 2009 Continuing Education Instructor
  • Hall’s Tavern at Coventry, Fort Wayne, Indiana: 2001 - 2013 Server

 

(ART)WORKS

Regional Juried Competitions

  • 2012 - The Honeywell Center's Photography Show, Wabash, Indiana
  • 2011 - The Honeywell Center's Photography Show, Wabash, Indiana
  • 2010 - The Honeywell Center's Photography Show, Wabash, Indiana
  • 2009 - ARTLINK: Fort Wayne Photographers, Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • 2009 - The Honeywell Center's Photography Show, Wabash, Indiana
  • 2008 - The Honeywell Center's Photography Show, Wabash, Indiana
  • 2008 - The Honeywell Center's Black & White Exhibition, Wabash, Indiana
  • 2008 - Northeast Indiana College Art Exhibition, North Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana
  • 2007 - Art In the Library, Helmke Library IPFW, Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • 2007 - Self Portrait Exhibition, ARTLINK, Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • 2007 - Member's Show, ARTLINK, Fort Wayne, Indiana

National Juried Competitions

  • 2008 - Poppin' Pills, ARTLINK, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Solo Exhibitions

 

  • 2016 – Celestial Bodies, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2013 – MUSE: A Willyum Photography Collection, Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • 2010 - Body Language, The Dash In, Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • 2007 - Sinful: A photographic look at the seven deadly sins, Henry's, Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • 2006 - The Female of the Species, The Dash In, Fort Wayne, Indiana

COMPETITIONS

  • 2011 - The Honeywell Center's Photographer’s Exhibition, Wabash, Indiana Honorable Mention
  • 2010 - The Honeywell Center's Photographer’s Exhibition, Wabash, Indiana Honorable Mentions
  • 2008 - The Honeywell Center's Photographer’s Exhibition, Wabash, Indiana Two Honorable Mentions
  • 2008 - The Honeywell Center's Black & White Exhibition, Wabash, Indiana Top Ten Award
  • 2007 - Indiana University 19th Annual Women's and Gender Studies Conference Poster Competition, Fort Wayne, Indiana First Place: Photography and Design
  • 2007 - Art in the Library, Helmke Library, IPFW, Fort Wayne, Indiana First Place: Photography
  • 2006 - SafeZone Diversity Poster Competition, IPFW, Fort Wayne, Indiana First Runner Up: Photography and Design

WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES

  • 2015 – PATTERN’S Photographers in Fashion Seminar, (SPEAKER) Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2015 – Black Models Matter Seminar, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2012 – IPPG Fashion Photography Workshop, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2011 - April Berry Modeling Workshop, Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • 2010 - Barbara Bordnick: Photography Lecture and Private Critique
  • 2008 - David Ziser: Digital Wakeup Call, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2008 - Kelby Training Live: Photoshop Techniques, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2008 - Douglas Kirkland: Photography Lecture and Critique
  • 2008 - Elizabeth Opalenik: Photography Lecture and Workshop
  • 2007 - Joyce Tenneson: Photography Lecture
  • 2007 - Joyce Wilson: Photography Lecture and Workshop

INTERNSHIPS, HONORS & AWARDS

  • 2015 - Stutz Artist Residency Top 10 finalist
  • 2008 - Ione Auer Arts Scholarship
  • 2007 - Ione Auer Arts Scholarship
  • 2006 - Ione Auer Arts Scholarship
  • 2005 - Waterfield Endowed Arts Scholarship
  • 2007 - INTERNSHIP: Vorderman Photography, Roanoke, Indiana
  • 2007 - INTERNSHIP: Henri's and Allie May Photography, Fort Wayne, Indiana

PUBLICATIONS

  • 2016 – ELEGANT magazine, Editorial feature and cover (December)
  • 2016 – PATTERN Youth Culture Issue, Editorial feature
  • 2016 – SOLIS magazine, Editorial feature (Fall Winter)
  • 2016 – ELEGANT magazine, Editorial feature (May)
  • 2016 – PATTERN Milestone Issue, Editorial feature
  • 2016 – VOGUE ITALIA-Photographer feature (February)
  • 2016 – ELLEMENTS magazine, Editorial feature (February)
  • 2016 – ELEGANT magazine, Editorial feature (February)
  • 2015 – WISH-TV television and print promotion ad campaign
  • 2015 – PATTERN Makers Issue, Editorial feature
  • 2015 – BLUM magazine, Editorial feature (September)
  • 2015 – ELEGANT magazine, Men’s issue Editorial feature and Cover (August)
  • 2015 – KIRAMEKI magazine Cover and feature
  • 2015 – FREQUE magazine feature
  • 2014 – UNZIP Reawakening Issue
  • 2014 –PATTERN Music Issue, Editorial Feature
  • 2014 –PATTERN Ostlund Custom Works Ad (layout and Photography)
  • 2013 – VOGUE ITALIA-Photographer feature (May)
  • 2013 –PATTERN Momentum Issue, Editorial Feature
  • 2013 – PRETTY LIVING magazine, Editorial feature (Spring)
  • 2013 – UNZIP Kirigami Inspired Issue
  • 2012 -THE NEW YORK TIMES, Opinion page photograph
  • 2012 - UNZIP magazine, Carbon Copy Issue
  • 2012 –PATTERN Transit Issue, Editorial Feature
  • 2012 - FASHION WRAP UP magazine, May and July and October
  • 2011 - INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY magazine, Meridian Design Group feature
  • 2010 – DK Jewelry Design and Marketing Materials
  • 2010 - WEDDING DAY magazine, Wedding Day favorites feature (Cakes)
  • 2010 - ARTLINK, Just Desserts exhibition, Cover image for promotional flyer
  • 2010 - FORT WAYNE READER, Fort Wayne artists (past and future) image
  • 2008 - JEFFERSON POINTE, marketing brochure, cover image
  • 2008 - FORT WAYNE READER, IPFW senior exhibition coverage, multiple images
  • 2008 - IPFW ARTS, Promotional Flyer, Cover and inset images
  • 2007 - Indiana University’s 19th annual women’s and gender studies conference, Cover art and promotional poster

 

SKILLS

PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

STRENGTHS

  • Ability to create innovative and fresh ideas from concept to final print. Strong skills in photography, graphic design, layout and print production, also skilled in art direction, concept development and some web design
  • Knowledge of the principles of photography and design, production of print and layout methods
  • Strong PC and MAC skills with the ability to operate a variety of design programs along with scanners, printers and digital cameras
  • Preparation and completion of various projects by conceptualization, developing and implementing ideas for project planning
  • Manage time, communicate and interrelate effectively with others

REFERENCES

  • References available upon request