Objective:
To obtain a creative position that will give the opportunity to exploit traditional Design processes in new innovative ways.
Knowledge Overview
Technical, historical, and critical approaches to studio photography and digital media. Skills include extensive knowledge of all formats of photography including digital animation, video, web design, multi media and mixed media works.
Technical Skills
Camera design and function (Camera obscurer, pin hole camera)
Variations of film, appropriate film exposure and development techniques, studio lighting; working with photo grams and
photo-based printmaking; working with children and challenging situations.
Macromedia Skills
Software: Director MX2004, Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, FinalCutPro, After Effects, Poser
Adobe Skills include: Photoshop CS3, Imager Ready CS3 , InDesign CS3, Illustrator, Bridge
Education
University Of Houston- Block Program in Photography- These upper division courses emphasize advanced studies, and critical skills in media analysis.
Technical Skills
Camera design and function (Camera obscurer, pin hole camera)
Variations of film, appropriate film exposure and development techniques, studio lighting; working with photo grams and
photo-based printmaking; working with children and challenging situations.
Macromedia Skills
Software: Director MX2004, Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, FinalCutPro, After Effects, Poser
Adobe Skills include: Photoshop CS3, Imager Ready CS3 , InDesign CS3, Illustrator, Bridge
Education
University Of Houston- Block Program in Photography- These upper division courses emphasize advanced studies, and critical skills in media analysis.
Professional Experience
1998-2006
Apprenticeship
Assistant to John Gray, Fashion and Advertising Photographer (London – May, 05 – Aug. 05)
Assistant to Ed Chamberlain, Photographer (Houston- 1996 – 2006)
Internship
Assistant to Damon Gillespie, Assist Director (AD1) on the movie STEPPIN (Prairie View- April 2005)
1998-2006
Apprenticeship
Assistant to John Gray, Fashion and Advertising Photographer (London – May, 05 – Aug. 05)
Assistant to Ed Chamberlain, Photographer (Houston- 1996 – 2006)
Internship
Assistant to Damon Gillespie, Assist Director (AD1) on the movie STEPPIN (Prairie View- April 2005)
Related Employment Experiences (more available)
Picture Me ! Portrait Studios
Portrait photographer and Studio Assistant Manager
Family portraits photographer up to 19 people
Corporate and Professional Head shots
In studio sales include wall portraits, greeting cards, and announcements
Maintain studio equipment and daily supply needs
Portrait photographer and Studio Assistant Manager
Family portraits photographer up to 19 people
Corporate and Professional Head shots
In studio sales include wall portraits, greeting cards, and announcements
Maintain studio equipment and daily supply needs
Capture the World Video Production & Photography
Photographer and Videographer
Equipment used: Canon equipment (35mm and digital D10)
Filming and editing digitally recorded film from weddings, and other special events
Photographed wedding party preparing for event, ceremony, wedding party portraits.
Photographer and Videographer
Equipment used: Canon equipment (35mm and digital D10)
Filming and editing digitally recorded film from weddings, and other special events
Photographed wedding party preparing for event, ceremony, wedding party portraits.
ArtWorkz
Assistant to founding artist, Reginald Adams
Equipment used: ceramic tile, liquid nails, grout
Assisted in designing and composition of the 4th Ward Mosaic Mural Project
Assistant to founding artist, Reginald Adams
Equipment used: ceramic tile, liquid nails, grout
Assisted in designing and composition of the 4th Ward Mosaic Mural Project
