Elizabeth Fennelly

Portland, OR

Photographer

Multifaceted creative career with extensive experience in studio, apparel, product, and lifestyle photography.

Collaborative individual adept in all aspects of photography and studio processes from equipment setup through post-processing and digital printing. Capable of capturing, editing, and maintaining engaging imagery for a wide range of projects. History of partnering with cross-departmental professionals to ensure alliance with brand identity and guidelines. 

Core Competencies & Technical Proficiencies 

  • Studio Lighting (Profoto, Bluff, Elinchrom, Speedotron, Kino)

  • Canon & Nikon Cameras

  • Apparel  & Product Photography

  • Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Bridge, InDesign, Lightroom)

  • CaptureOne & Tethered Shooting and Post-Processing

  • Color Correction & Photo Retouching 

  • Lifestyle & Portrait Photography

  • Digital Archiving & Asset Management

  • Microsoft Office, Google Docs

  • Analog, Large Format  & Alternative Process Photography

  • Film Scanning & Digital Printing (Epson Large Format)

Professional Experience

CCS • Portland, OR • May 2019 - January 2020

Photographer

Produced consistent images for catalogs and website while adhering to brand style by prepping, styling, and photographing skateboards and apparel for an ecommerce company. Set up lighting for multiple sets, including table-top accessories and apparel on-model. Utilized CaptureOne to execute tethered shooting and post-processing and communicated with retouch to ensure the accuracy of all images. 

Key Contributions:

  • Collaborated with marketing team in order to develop creative social media and email campaigns including collaborations with  brands such as Adidas and Nike, along with assets for print catalogs.

  • Assisted in the updating of photo standards and style guidelines for website consistency.

 

Yoox Net-A-Porter Group • Clifton, NJ • March 2017 - October 2018

Photographer

Produced high quality photographs of ecommerce fashion merchandise including apparel on-model and on-mannequin. Collaborated with studio production team to ensure style guidelines and image accuracy. Optimized lighting and set up multiple sets. Photographed accessories on tabletop  including handbags, shoes, sunglasses, and jewelry. Focused on specialty product area of fine jewelry on tabletop and on model.

Key Contributions:

  • Assisted in the transition to a new studio space and utilization of new software and capturing post-processes. Helped in the implementation of  new strategies for digital asset management and image error troubleshooting. 

  • Performed lighting tests during interviews for potential new hires for the photo studio and assisted in the training of standards and photo processes for new  hires. 

  

Kaufmann Mercantile • Brooklyn, NY • January 2016 - August 2016

Photographer & Junior Communications Manager

Styled and photographed products in-studio as well as on-location lifestyle shoots. Coordinated image and press requests. Executed photo research and oversaw digital assets. Developed brand awareness via social media. Collaborated with graphic design and copywriting team. 

Key Contributions:

  • Enhanced company's digital footprint through post-production photography management for website, blog, and newsletters.

 

Freelance Photographer / Printer & Digital Technician / Studio Assistant • New York, NY • June 2014 - March 2017

Collaborated with fine art institutions, ecommerce sites, auctions, and visual studio teams on a wide variety of photography projects. Managed digital assets, conducted photo research,  and drove engagement through social media. 

 

Key Engagements:

  • Museum of the City of NY: Worked under head museum photographer to create exhibition-quality digital inkjet prints. Produced accurate photographic print reproductions of historical documents and objects from museum archives.

  • Jan Staller: Assisted photographer in on-location shooting and performed digital asset management. 

  • Inked Magazine: Located photographers, sourced images, and obtained permissions for use in the magazine. Booked studios and collaborated with studio teams to facilitate successful shoots.

  • Elk Studios: Collaborated with studio manager to manage and upkeep photography and video studio. 

Commissioned Work & Teaching Experience:

  • Commissioned artist portraits, studio interiors, and open studios event photos for creative spaces company, Brooklyn Fire Proof.

  • Commissioned portraits and headshots for actors and musicians, record album artwork, and promotional photos for web and social media.

  • Assisted for wet plate photographers and alternative process classes at the School of Visual Arts, Penumbra the Center for Alternative Photography, and Pioneer Works. 

  • Worked as a Teaching Assistant at the School of Visual Arts for professor Len Delessio’s Studio Lighting I and II classes, as well as both professor Bina Altera’s and Joyce Culver’s Intro to Digital Photography, Adobe and Printing classes.

Education and Awards

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, May 2015

School of Visual Arts • New York, NY

SVA Rhodes Family Award for Outstanding Achievement in Photography, 2015

Selected for Mentors Exhibition, 2015

Served as Curator for class Thesis exhibition 'TBA,' 2015

CV Available upon request.