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LEAD FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER
  • www.stephenmitchellgilbert.com
Professional Summary


Dedicated, creative, energetic and connected photographic "firestarter". One who exhibits a true love for the craft, art and science of the photography process; galvanizes and drives great teams to produce extraordinary results from concept to execution, based on a context of service and enthusiasm.

Skills
  • Artistic and critical eye
  • Superb visual composition
  • Driver of the "Brand"
  • Enjoys fast pace
  • Fashion photography
  • Creative visionary
  • Canon Mark II proficient
  • Photojournalism
  • Digital enhancements
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Black and white dark rooms
  • Strong exposure techniques
  • News photography/blogger
  • Video editing
Work History
Lead Fashion Photographer, 07/2001 to Current
Nordstrom Direct – Seattle, WA
2001-2005; 2014
  • Captured 48,000+ final high quality images for Nordstrom.com website, both print and internet distributed
  • Managed assistants and shoot crews/trained assistant photographers
  • Booked models through New York casting trips and Nordstrom producers
  • Assisted with digital workflow and post production
  • Tracked inventory of all photo lab products and equipment
  • Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments
  • Selected and altered secondary photographic features such as backdrops and lighting
  • Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers
  • Planned, prepared and shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment
Owner/Photographer , 06/2005 to Current
Stephen Mitchell Gilbert Photography – Seattle, WA
  • Freelance fashion, portraiture and sports photography for non-profit and profit organizations in Seattle, WA; New York, NY; Portland, OR; and Nashville, TN
  • Lululemon Athletica (Ambassador Program Portraits), Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Nashville, TN
  • Krank Fitness Nashville, Powers Fitness Group, Hot Yoga - Nashville, TN (web content)
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for 4-page Nashville, TN publication
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments
Lead Fashion Photographer, 05/2010 to 12/2010
Dillards.com – Nashville, TN
  • Interpreter of Dillard's merchandise brands and ethics
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop and Lightroom with emphasis on post production workflow
  • Collaborated with team to produce consistent, high quality photography work to support Dillard's image, mission and ethics
  • Facilitated weekly studio appointments.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments
Freelance Photographer/Production Assistant, 06/1999 to 08/2007
Self Employed – New York, NY
  • Assisted various renowned New York and internationally known fashion and commercial photographers
  • Coordinated equipment rentals, purchases, printing with vendors, and tracked inventory of photo lab products and equipment
  • Arranged lighting and production set ups for leading New York fashion photo teams including iconic images for advertising and editorial clientele, inclusive of Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Bad Boy records, The New York Times, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Barneys, New York, Rolling Stone Magazine, etc.
  • Directed guests to photo port locations to view and purchase photos
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment
  • Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments
  • Selected and altered secondary photographic features such as backdrops and lighting
  • Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second
  • Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers
Education
Curriculum for Living, Current
Landmark Education - Seattle, WA
Associate of Applied Science: Commercial Photography, 1999
Seattle Central Creative Academy - Seattle, WA
Associate of Arts: Business Administration, 1998
Indiana Universty of Pennsylvania - Indiana, PA
Creative Play
  • www.talkseewrite.blogspot.com
  • Nashville Tennessee Publication photo spread
  • Photography Article - Day in the Life of a Photography Assistant
  • Designed menu for "Red Robin" Restaurant in Seattle, WA


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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Nordstrom Direct
  • Stephen Mitchell Gilbert Photography
  • Dillards.com
  • Self Employed

School Attended

  • Landmark Education
  • Seattle Central Creative Academy
  • Indiana Universty of Pennsylvania

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Fashion Photographer
  • Owner/Photographer
  • Freelance Photographer/Production Assistant

Degrees

  • Curriculum for Living , Current
    Associate of Applied Science : Commercial Photography , 1999
    Associate of Arts : Business Administration , 1998

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