510-366-8161
www.fingerphotography.com
curtis@fingerphotography.com
Photography Experience
- Fifteen years of photography and computer experience (both PC and Mac platforms).
- Sole proprietor of Finger Photography since January 2007
- Over two years of photo assisting expertise (Chris Ayers, Mert Carpenter, Steve Whittaker)
- Proficient with digital cameras and small, medium and large format film cameras
- Extensive expertise with studio lighting (Broncoloc, Dyna-Lite, Elinchrom, Norman, Profoto)
- Skillful with color and black-and-white printing and film development
- Versatile with different printing methods including digital, offset and screen printing
- Fluent at digital retouching through Adobe Photoshop
- Instructed students at Foothill College with the use of studio strobes
Computer Experience
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Adobe Illustrator CS3 Adobe Premier Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Frontpage Photo Mechanic Macromedia Flash
Macromedia Dreamweaver Macromedia Director Quark Express HTML
Cute FTP Pro Tools Toast Studio 9
Local Area Networking
Educational Background
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Foothill College, Los Altos, CA
Major: Photography Major: Photography, Minor: Digital Imaging
GPA:3.0, Major GPA: 4.0 GPA: 3.0, Major GPA: 4.0
Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree expected 2008 Associates Degree, Spring 2000
Employment History
Freelance Photographer, 1995 - Present
- Coordinate with musicians to conceptualize promotional photography, live photography, album artwork and design
- Experience with photographing artwork, events and weddings
- Develop model and theater portfolios
- Establish history with developing dynamic portraits
- Advise clients on Adobe Photoshop and photography practices
- Digitally enhance and repair photographs
Graphic Artist/Customer Service Representative, Phototime, Palo Alto, CA, 1997 - 2005
- Operated 35mm film recorders and large format film scanners
- Responsible for retouching photographs, mounting slides, and billing clients
- Mac and PC proficient
- Responsibilities included, explaining procedures to clients, opening and closing procedures and photographic printing
- Developed excellent relationships with clients and other employees
- Promoted to Assistant Manager in 2000
- Manager responsibilities included, balancing the cash registers, making deposits and training new employees
Client List
- Creative I – Palo Alto, CA
- NEC – Santa Clara, CA
- College of Santa Fe – Santa Fe, NM
- Fire Pixie Entertainment – Fremont, CA
- Back Road Saddlery – La Honda, CA
- Crane Hill Cookies – Lodi, WI
Exhibitions
- Short Attention Span Digital Video Film Festival, Juror’s Choice Award, San Louis Obispo, March 2006
- Espresso Garden, Solo Exhibition, San Jose, January 2006
- Water Rituals Salon & Gallery, San Jose, December 2004
- Camera 12, Pacific Arts Council, San Jose November 2004
- The Lab, The Postcard Show, San Francisco, November 2004
- Jungle Copy, Palo Alto, September 2004
- The Crucible, Fire Arts Festival, Oakland, July 2004
- Los Gatos Roasting Company, Solo Exhibition, Los Gatos, May 2004
- Minatomirai Gallery, PhotoCentral Japan, Yokokama, Japan, April 2004
- Sirius Gallery, PhotoCentral Japan, Tokyo, Japan, April 2004
- Borders Books, Solo Exhibition, Union City, March 2004
- Faultline Photographics, Hayward, January 2004
- Espresso Garden, Solo Exhibition, San Jose, July 2002 and January 2003
- Book's Inc., Mountain View, Solo Exhibition, October 2001
- Annual PAPA Print Show, Frame Art Workshop and Gallery, Palo Alto October 1999 and 2000
- Annual Foothill College Student Exhibition, Seman Library, June 1998 and 1999
- Keeble & Shuchat Gallery, Third Place Award, Brian Taylor, juror, March 1998
Publications
- www.copperlantern.org, October 2007
- lumenascent.com, October 2007
- www.kfire.net, March 2007
- Headwork, Scars, CD cover November 2005
- Burning Self, 2005 Calendar, October 2004
- Pacifica Tribune, Front Page, April 21, 2004
- The Daily Review, Front Page, January 22, 2004
- www.sintilation.com, December 2003
- www.firepixie.com, November 2002
- www.bastardsun.com, August 2002
- www.firedrumcircle.com, July 2002
- Glenn Kuchenbeiser, The Stillest Hour, CD cover, January 2002
- Photographer's Forum, The Best of Photography Annual, December 2001
- College of Santa Fe, Blue Dogs Wedding CD, June 2001
- Photographer's Forum, The Best of College Photography, June 2001
- College of Santa Fe, The Independent, April 2001
- Photographer's Forum, February 2001
- www.theblueeyeddevils.com, November 2000
- Photographer's Forum, The Best of College Photography, Honorable Mention, June 2000
Awards
- Juror’s Choice Award, Short Attention Span Digital Film Festival, April 2006
- Award of Excellence in Photography, Foothill College, June 2000
- Honorable Mention, Photographer's Forum, June 2000
- Third Place Award, Brian Taylor, juror, March 1998