Martin Christopher Perea
137 Perfect Drive, Daytona Beach, Florida 32124
[email protected]
(386) 295-2121
Objective
Photographer
Qualifications Summary
Artistically talented photographer with formal education and twenty plus years professional experience. Proven background as staff and freelance photographer. Proficient in digital capture and editing technology. Quickly learns and implements new software. Skilled in studio and location lighting. Strong portfolio and published samples. Ethical, considerate, and friendly.
Professional Experience
Photographer/Owner
July 2004 – Present Martin Christopher Commercial Photography LLC – Phoenix, AZ
· Create high quality photographs for advertising, editorial, and corporate clients.
· Discuss details, identify needs, and negotiate terms with clients.
· Conduct pre production activities such as scouting, scheduling, and casting.
· Arrange lighting in studio and on location
· Work with art directors and stylists during photo sessions.
· Direct photo assistants and talent.
· Capture RAW digital images on Nikon D3x and D700 cameras with Nikon Lenses.
· Use tethered MacBook Pro laptop for camera control, and on-site viewing when appropriate.
· Conduct post production using Adobe PhotoShop and Lightroom.
Photographer Specialist
1/1991 – 7/2004 New Mexico Department of Transportation - Santa Fe, NM
· Create photographs to promote the department’s mission and document it’s activities.
· Interface and collaborate with department personnel and partner organizations.
· Research, plan, and conduct photo assignments in studio and on location throughout the state.
· Operate and maintain film and digital camera equipment.
· Operate and maintain studio and location lighting equipment.
· Research and implement digital imaging technology.
· Catalog and file film and digital images.
· Operate and maintain complete darkroom.
· Enlarge and mount display photographs.
· Design and layout print materials using Adobe PhotoShop and Pagemaker.
· Edit and run multi-media slide presentations.
· Submit photographs for publication in annual reports, magazines, and promotional collateral.
Education
Associate 1987 Colorado Institute of Art - Denver, CO
Certificate 7/2003 PhotoShop for Photographers Santa Fe Photo Workshops - Santa Fe, NM
Professional Association
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
Honors and Awards
2009 International Aperture Awards - Bronze Award - Advertising & Fashion
2009 FotoWeek DC Finalist, Advertising Category
2009 International Photography Awards – six honorable mentions
2008 Create Awards Gold Award - Category, Retouching
2007 MarCom Awards - Print Advertising – Client, Gilbert Hospital
2004 NTPAW Annual Skills Awards -Category: Visual Arts, In House Photo
Martin Christopher Perea
137 Perfect Drive, Daytona Beach, Florida 32124
[email protected]
(386) 295-2121
Objective
Photographer
Qualifications Summary
Artistically talented photographer with formal education and twenty plus years professional experience. Proven background as staff and freelance photographer. Proficient in digital capture and editing technology. Quickly learns and implements new software. Skilled in studio and location lighting. Strong portfolio and published samples. Ethical, considerate, and friendly.
Professional Experience
Photographer/Owner
July 2004 – Present Martin Christopher Commercial Photography LLC – Phoenix, AZ
· Create high quality photographs for advertising, editorial, and corporate clients.
· Discuss details, identify needs, and negotiate terms with clients.
· Conduct pre production activities such as scouting, scheduling, and casting.
· Arrange lighting in studio and on location
· Work with art directors and stylists during photo sessions.
· Direct photo assistants and talent.
· Capture RAW digital images on Nikon D3x and D700 cameras with Nikon Lenses.
· Use tethered MacBook Pro laptop for camera control, and on-site viewing when appropriate.
· Conduct post production using Adobe PhotoShop and Lightroom.
Photographer Specialist
1/1991 – 7/2004 New Mexico Department of Transportation - Santa Fe, NM
· Create photographs to promote the department’s mission and document it’s activities.
· Interface and collaborate with department personnel and partner organizations.
· Research, plan, and conduct photo assignments in studio and on location throughout the state.
· Operate and maintain film and digital camera equipment.
· Operate and maintain studio and location lighting equipment.
· Research and implement digital imaging technology.
· Catalog and file film and digital images.
· Operate and maintain complete darkroom.
· Enlarge and mount display photographs.
· Design and layout print materials using Adobe PhotoShop and Pagemaker.
· Edit and run multi-media slide presentations.
· Submit photographs for publication in annual reports, magazines, and promotional collateral.
Education
Associate 1987 Colorado Institute of Art - Denver, CO
Certificate 7/2003 PhotoShop for Photographers Santa Fe Photo Workshops - Santa Fe, NM
Professional Association
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
Honors and Awards
2009 International Aperture Awards - Bronze Award - Advertising & Fashion
2009 FotoWeek DC Finalist, Advertising Category
2009 International Photography Awards – six honorable mentions
2008 Create Awards Gold Award - Category, Retouching
2007 MarCom Awards - Print Advertising – Client, Gilbert Hospital
2004 NTPAW Annual Skills Awards -Category: Visual Arts, In House Photo
