With over twenty years experience creating, editing, managing and selling images, I have developed a finely tuned artistic eye backed by strong business awareness for high-value imagery. As a systems administrator for image archives, I have developed a broad range of skills valuable to those managing large digital image collections. Areas of expertise include:
- Photo Editing
- Project Management
- Photographer Relations
- Digital Workflow Methods
- Digital Asset Management
- Analog to Digital Migration Rights Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Distribution Networks
- Media Partner Relations
- Security & Backup Systems
- Industry Networking
Senior Photo Editor, Corbis Sept. 2005 – Dec. 2007
Corbis is a stock photography industry leader with over 100 million images in its collection. In my position as Senior Photo Editor, I managed photographer and media partner relationships, and edited images for inclusion in the Corbis image distribution systems. I assisted image sources with digital workflow procedures using state-of-the-art digital asset management systems, and provided guidance for creation of successful imagery.
Collection management duties included reviewing large collections of existing images and adjusting rankings to enhance customer search experiences. I researched and identified several high-value image subjects and produced a guide detailing the common characteristics of client-preferred images. The resulting reports became a useful asset in establishing editing criteria for key subjects.
Studio Manager, Frans Lanting Photography Sept. 2003 – June 2005
Frans Lanting's images appear regularly in National Geographic magazine and other premier publications. As the Studio Manager for this company, I negotiated several contracts for image distribution, I implemented a digital program to transfer the largely film collection of images to a digital system, and I established a secure database and office network to manage the image assets.
General Manager, Alaska Stock Jan. 1990 – Aug 2003
I managed a stock photography agency from its inception to a business generating over $1 million in annual image licensing sales. I worked with major advertising agencies, publishers and corporations in image sales and marketing. I developed a network of international distribution agents, and was active in the stock photography industry.
- Digital Technology / On-Line Business
I executed the transition from a film-based business to a digital environment, providing the company with a strong competitive advantage and the ability to rapidly service clients with a wide array of tools.
As Technology Committee Chairman for the Picture Archive Counsel of America (PACA), I organized and participated in presentations and discussion groups for domestic and international photo industry professionals. I served as the industry contact for domestic and international stock agents and managed media partner relationships.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Office Manager, Jeff Schultz Photography, Anchorage, Alaska 1990 – 1993
Assisted an assignment & wedding photographer manage his business. Processed orders, cataloged and filed images.
Owner, Steven L. Nelson Photography, Northern California / Anchorage, Alaska 1976 – 1993
Shot on assignment basis for major magazines and newspapers, including Sports Illustrated, Ladies Home Journal, Newsweek, Pacific Northwest Magazine, Sacramento Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner, the Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News, Boston Globe, Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Times, and others.
Chief Photographer, Eureka Times Standard, Eureka, California 1989 – 1990
I photographed news, features and sports for a 25,000 circulation daily newspaper. I worked with editors and writers developing ideas and planning assignments.
Chief Photographer, Tahoe Daily Tribune, South Lake Tahoe, California 1986 – 1989
Supervising a staff of five, I organized the photography department by developing work flow and filing systems, improved reproduction quality, and increased the number of color images appearing in the daily paper. I planned assignments and photographed news, sports, features and designed photo pages.
Chief Photographer, Country News, Paso Robles, California 1983– 1984
Duties included photographing weekly features and designing photo pages, as well as shooting products for advertising and providing lab and production work.
Photographer, Vacaville Reporter, Vacaville, California 1976 – 1981
Duties included photographing news, features and sports for a 12,000 circulation newspaper.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol, Sacramento, CA 1997 – Present
Emergency Services Officer and Mission Pilot, I hold a commercial instrument rated pilot license and fly search and rescue, and photo-reconnaissance missions.
Emergency Medical Technician, Northern California / Anchorage, Alaska 1978 – 1997
Worked as a volunteer and paid Emergency Medical Technician for ambulance companies and fire departments.
Volunteer Firefighter, Northern California 1977 – 1990
Firefighter with the Elmira Fire Department. Participated in training and firefighting / rescue work.
EDUCATION
University of Alaska Anchorage , Anchorage, Alaska 1994
Completed A.A.S. in Fire Service Administration
Glen Fishback School of Photography, Sacramento, California 1982
Commercial photography, Studio lighting, Portraiture, Photojournalism
Solano Community College, Suisun City, California 1979 – 1981
Studied photography, studio lighting, TV production
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