Resume

Experience

  • Currently a freelance photojournalist based in the New Orleans area specializing in magazine and newspaper photojournalism and photojournalism wedding photography.
  • August 2001 to July 2003 -  Assistant Director of Photography, Naples Daily News- Coordinating the photography and shooting for the Bonita Daily News, an edition of the Naples Daily News, and the Bonita Banner, a twice-weekly 30,000 circulation community newspaper 
  • 1996 to 2001 - Staff Photographer, Naples Daily News- Photojournalism with a special interest in photo essays
  • 1993 to 1996 - Staff Photographer, Greeley Tribune- Photographing daily assignments and photo pages

Skills

  • Experienced in digital photography and transmitting digital photos

  • A solid background in studio lighting and location lighting

  • Skilled in environmental portrait lighting

  • Working well with my subjects as well as reporters and editors to produce story-telling informative photographs

Awards

  • Six national awards in the NPPA monthly news photo clip contest for photo essay, general news, spot news and feature categories

  • Sixteen regional awards in the NPPA monthly news photo clip contest for photo essay, general news, spot news, feature and sports categories

  • Twice awarded second place Scripps Howard photographer of the year

  • Twenty-nine state photojournalism honors

Education

  • Colorado Institute of Art- Associates degree in photography

References

  • Todd Pratt, Editor, Bonita Daily News and Bonita Banner. 239-213-6030

  • Eric Strachan, Assistant Managing Editor, Naples Daily News. 239-435-3490

  • Bill Blanton, Managing Editor, Naples Daily News. 239-263-4852

 

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