William James Jones
3737 Aikenside Ave
Cincinnati Ohio, 45213
e-‐mail:
[email protected]www.willjonesphoto.Com
937-‐581-‐1814
Work Experience
12/2003 - Present
Senior Publications / Marketing University Photographer
Wright State University Dayton/Ohio
Publication/Marketing Photographer is responsible for producing creative photographic images that capture the
full array of activities at Wright State University for use in marketing and public relations materials.
1. Provide a wide variety (location, studio, events, etc.) of photographic services to support the marketing/
Advertising and public relations efforts of the office of Communications and Marketing using film cameras and
digital camera. Work with other offices as appropriate to help meet their needs for photographic support for
marketing and public relations materials
2. Assist internal and external clients with photographic needs for use in marketing materials such as books,
magazines, brochures, newsletters and other publications. Includes identifying and defining needs; recommending
photographic techniques and approaches to help communicate intended message and create desired effect;
planning and art direction of photo sessions: and advising on other professional and artistic subjects related to the
uses and applications of photography. Counsel clients on photographic capabilities, inform clients of new
capabilities and advise as to possible applications. To work with the creative team in communication and marketing
coming up with creative and interesting photographic that communicate the needs of the clients
3. Organize and transfer digital images for processing by Digital Imaging Specialist,
4. Plan and execute regular photo shoots to capture aspects of campus life for use in marketing materials, including
seasonal campus shot, informal student interactions, regular campus events and events featuring the university
president
5. Doing Photo manipulation in photo-shop on some of the more creative Illustration/editorial type shoots.
6. I have a strong knowledge and skills level within the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as Microsoft Office.
9/1985 - 2005
Owner / Commercial Photographer
Jones & Co. Photography / Will Jones Photography
Phoenix/AZ
Commercial Photographer and Proprietor of a successful photography studio. Clients include Finger Hut, Smart
Practice, Disney, Intel, Motorola, GCI, Phoenix Suns, etc.
* Project Coordinator for large photography shoots organizing make-up artists, stylists, models, assistants, and
project resources.
* Specialize in a variety of cameras such as DSLR, medium format, and large format.
* Developed unique personal style with the use of a light painting system.
* Utilize Photo Shop and digital camera
* Design and build intricate photography sets often within limited time frames and budgets.
* Assemble and train teams of photo assistants in both the technical aspects of photography and project
coordination.
* Establish excellent relationships with a diverse group of clients and contract labor in order to successfully
complete challenging photography projects.
* Devise budgets for photography shoots and deliver the product on time and within established budget.
9/1998 - 9/2000
Project Administrator
Pappas School For Homeless Children
Phoenix/AZ
Administrated and provided leadership for a volunteer project that provided 500 homeless children with free school
picture packages. Solicited and assembled a group of professional organizations and businesses to contribute their
expertise and resources to the project.
1/1997 - 9/2000
Founder & Project Developer
Eyes of Hope
Phoenix/AZ
Founder and Project Coordinator of a non-profit organization to benefit a local abused children's charity.
Coordinated, trained, and provided leadership for an excellent team of 11 volunteers in contacting hundreds of
professional firms nationwide to solicit donations for a charity auction that raised $10,000 in a single evening.
10/1983 - 6/1985
Studio Manager
FDR INC.
Anchorage/Alaska
Manager / Photographer of a Mall portrait studio with a staff of three. Worked as the head photographer over saw
the day-to-day operations of the studio.
9/1982 - 9/1983
Education
3/2009
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master Digital Photography
Savannah – GA - USA
9/1983
Art Center College of Design
Bachelor's Degree
Pasadena - CA - US
1981
University of Lavern
Some College Coursework Completed
Lavern - CA - US
1979
San Francisco Art Institute
Some College Coursework Completed
San Francisco - California – US
1976
A.J. Diamond High school
High School or equivalent
Anchorage - Alaska - US
Affiliations
1/2005 - Present
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Member / Photographer in good Standing
1/2005 - Present
University Photographers' Association of America
Member / Photographer
3/1998 - Present
Central Arizona Shelter Services
Photographer
3/1997 - 2002
Through Each Others Eyes
Photographer
3/1999 - 3/2001
Pappas School for Homeless Children
Coordinator
3/1998 - 3/199
