Anna Monaco1803 14th Ave. #203 Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 235-3595

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am a qualified Commercial photographer with a strong background in sales and customer service. I am interested in using my unique combination of creative skills and expertise in a commercial photography setting. I plan to work with professionals to gain growth and advancement within this field.

EDUCATION
Seattle Central, Seattle, WA (1999-2001)
Associates of Applied Science in Commercial Photography
Training in 4X5 Large Format camera (studio and table product design included)
Studio light training (Tungsten and Dynalites strobe lighting)
Advanced color and B&W darkroom techniques
Extensive training in Photoshop 6.1
Trained to scan high quality negatives and slides using Nikon Coolscan3.
Created Advertising layouts using Quark 4.1 and PageMaker
Created with graphic design students a presentation using PowerPoint
Learned teqniques such as available light control by using fill cards and reflectors
Trained in some web design, with a focus on optimising photographs for online use
Printing high quality photographs using Epson Photo Stylus 1280

WORK HISTORY:
Monaco Photography -freelance- 6/01 to Present (206) 235-3595
Editorial and Photo journalism
Portraits of weddings, families etc.
CD design and photographs for LA underground hip hop artists
Promo pictures for local bands and artists
Advertisements for Theatre Puget Sound, a non-profit organization
Linda Riggin’s Swimming: photos of students for website and for sale to parents
Photo restoration
Shamila’s Fine Jewelry (shamila.com)

Photography by JCPenny -photographer- 04/98 to 06/00 (425) 451-8213

Ben Franklin Frame Shop -Custom Framer and Designer- 6/01 to Present (425) 883-2050
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Customer service/Custom frame customers’ artwork
Design Customers’ layout prior to framing
Short orders while customers wait

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWS
35th Skate Shop (Seattle, WA)
Respect Records (Seattle WA)
Art Inc (Seattle, WA)
Eastside Association of Fine Arts (27th Annual Exhibition – Bellevue, WA)

PHOTOGRAPHY PUBLISHINGS
“The A-Team” Aceyalone Abstract Rude - Music Cd
“Jodi Hates The World” Music Cd (jodihatestheworld.com)

References Available Upon Request

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© Anna Monaco Photography 2003