Laraine Weschler
Laraine@laraineweschler.com
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EDUCATION
American University, School of Communication
BA: Major in Visual Media, Minor in International Studies, graduated May 2009
GPA : 3.86 (3.94 in major), Magna cum laude (Dean's List every semester)
Study Abroad:
Independent study : Antsanitia - Portrait of a Malagasy Village (photographic series)
• Center for International Educational Exchange : Dakar, Senegal, Semester abroad
SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT
• Mac & PC : Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Dreamweaver: Final Cut Pro; HTML; CSS, Microsoft Office• Photographic Proficiencies : 35mm, large & medium format; strobe & tungsten lighting; custom scanning, printing; digital manipulation, restoration, enhancement; black & white processing; alternative processing
•Equipment :
Camera : Canon 40D
Lenses : Canon 18-55, Canon 28-80, Sigma 70-200, Canon 100 macro, Sigma 24-70, Canon 50
Lights : Canon Speedlight 430EX, Alien Bees 800 and 1600 with stands and modifiers
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Stone Photography : Photographer, Assistant, 2010
• Photographed and assisted at weddings, bar mitzvas
Lee’s Photography : Assistant, August 2009 – May 2010
• Digitally enhanced, retouched, and manipulated portrait images for high-end studio
• Contacted and assisted clients
• Assisted with lighting during studio sessions
Embassy Camera : Photo Technician, July 2009 – Present
• Custom printing from digital, negatives, slides, and prints
• Digitally restored and enhanced damaged images, designed promotional materials
• Engaged customers to help find the right photographic equipment (sales)
Interface Media Group : Intern, May 2009 – July 2009
The Eagle : Multiple Roles, Jan. 2006 – May 2009
• As Web Master (Sept. 2007-May 2008), updated and redesigned website of American University’s student-run newspaper, adding multimedia content. Held weekly development meetings with staff
• Wrote regular column while studying abroad in Madagascar (Jan.-May 2006)As Assistant Photography Editor (Sept.-Dec. 2006), shot and edited photos, assigned events to staff photographers; held weekly planning meetings
• Wrote regular articles as Staff Writer for twice-weekly student-run newspaper for all four years at university, on subjects ranging from students volunteering in Kenya to campus debates.
Antsanitia Resorts : Photographer, November 2008
• Photographed resort for website (www.antsanitia.com), advertisementsSmithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage:Intern,May-Aug. 2008
• Photographed 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival• Organized, edited, and captioned 146,000 photographs for archives
The Patriot News : Freelance Photographer, May-Aug. 2007
• Photographed local events for PA Newspaper of the Year, circulation 436,000International Center for the Promotion of Female Leadership : Dakar, Senegal : Webmaster, Jan.-May 2007
• Helped to found Senegalese club to help girls build leadership skills• Created the organization’s website
Maryland Public Television : Motion Graphic Artist , Dec. 2006
• Created motion graphics interstitial for Chesapeake Bay Week as part of class project, top four from class were selected for broadcast. Interstitial aired April 2007.Families ONLY Magazine : Staff Photographer, Sept.-Dec. 2006
• Photographed local Washington, DC families and events
AWARDS AND HONORS
American Visions 2009 : Media That Matters
• Outstanding Portfolio Photography for series of jewelry shots
Glimpse Magazine’s 2008 Calendar Photo Contest
• Won for photo of man in market in SenegalGeneral Federation of Women's Clubs 2005 Photography Contest
• Won 2nd Place in Pennsylvania for a photo of a bridge in the Czech Republic