About Vanessa R.
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Adjunct Photography Faculty
Sep, 2013 - PresentMontserrat College of Art
Photographic Media I • Beginner level, B&W analog and digital photography, video basics. Photographic Media II • Intermediate level, B&W analog and digital photography. Digital Photography • Editing and retouching in Photoshop, Inkjet Printing. Information, Images and Ideas • Investigates the relationship of imagery, content and meaning. Senior Fine Arts Thesis Advisor • Advisor for graduating students creating thesis projects.
Photography Instructor & Darkroom Studio Manager
Jun, 2014 - Aug, 2014Belvoir Terrace
Belvoir is an intensive summer visual arts program for girls aged 8 to 16. B&W Photography • B&W film; exposure, natural light, darkroom printing. Digital Photography • Basics including: exposure, depth of field & motion and Photoshop,
Special Lecturer, Art
Sep, 2013 - Dec, 2013Providence College
Digital Photography I • Exposure, natural light, Lightroom, Photoshop, printing.
Continuing Education Photography Faculty
Jun, 2013 - PresentRhode Island School of Design
Advanced Digital Photography Studio • Lighting and portfolio development. From Dark to Lightroom • Digital Asset Management, Workflow and editing with Lightroom. Portable Flash • Location lighting with portable flash. Pre-College Program • Photography summer program for high school students.
Photography Instructor
Sep, 2010 - Jul, 2012University of Miami, Osher Life-long Learning Institute
Photography Around Town • On location photography class covering basics (aperture/shutter). Workshops cover portrait, architectural, environmental, and nature photography Photoshop Elements (Beginning and Intermediate) • Editing and retouching in Photoshop.
Photography Faculty
Jan, 2010 - Mar, 2013Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Portfolio Advisor • Advisor for graduating students creating print portfolios. Summer Studies • Photography summer program for high school students. Principles of Photography • Basics including: exposure, depth of field & motion. Photographic Design • Lightroom workflow. The elements and principles of design. Introduction to Electronic Imaging Applications • Editing and retouching in Photoshop. Color Management • Color management from capture to output for Color and B&W printing. Lighting • Tungsten and flash. Lighting for texture, highly reflective, & transparent surfaces. Portraiture • Posing, facial views, light patterns. Outdoor/studio lighting, High & Low Key. Location • Location lighting. Portable flash. Role of photographer, assistant, & digital tech. The Business of Photography • Business structure, copyright, contracts, & pricing. Assisting for Photographers • Role of assistant and production manager. Image Management & Presentation • Website portfolio creation & digital asset management.
Graduate Course Assistant
Sep, 2007 - May, 2009University of Chicago
Beginning Photography • Basics including: exposure, depth of field & motion. Black and white film developing and darkroom printing. Conceptual projects. Photography Workshop • Intermediate course. Color darkroom printing, digital printing and large format camera. Conceptual projects.
Education
BFA Photography
Sep, 2001 - May, 2006Rhode Island School of Design
MFA Visual Arts
Sep, 2007 - May, 2009University of Chicago
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Native Proficiency
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