EDUCATION:
M.F.A, Maine College of Art, Portland ME, 2007; Studio Concentration: Video and PhotographySalt Institute for Documentary Studies, Portland ME, Spring 2005; Concentration: Documentary PhotographyB.A., Studio Arts/Photography, Major. English/Creative Writing, Major. Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA, 2004Georgetown University, Washington D.C., Summer 2004, Fall 2004The Corcoran School of Art and Design, Washington D.C., Summer 2003, Fall 2004
PROFESSIONAL WORK
EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Photographer, Fiander Foto, Washington DC, 2004 - PresentAssistant Professor, Photography, The Art Institute of Pittsburg Online Division, Pittsburgh, PA, December 2012 – PresentAdjunct Professor, Photography, The Art Institute of Pittsburg Online Division, Pittsburgh, PA, March 2012 – December 2012Adjunct Professor, Photography, The Art Institute of Washington, Arlington, VA, Spring 2010 – PresentPhotojournalist Assistant, Thatcher Cook, Westbrook, ME, 2008 – 2010Artist’s Assistant, William Pope.L, Lewiston, ME, 2008 – 2010Teacher, Digital Photography & Photoshop, Freeport Adult Education Center, Freeport, ME, 2009 – 2010Photojournalist, On Tap Magazine, Washington, DC, 2008 – 2009Gallery Assistant, Aucocisco Gallery, Portland, ME, May 2008Adjunct Professor, Photography, Southern Maine Community College, South Portland, ME, 2008Adjunct Professor, Critical Thinking & Art Appreciation, McIntosh College, Dover, NH, 2007 – 2008Substitute Teacher, North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, ME, 2008 - 2009Teacher, Photography, MECA at Cathedral School, Portland, ME, 2006 – 2008
Photographer and Clerk, U.S. Government, Social Security Administration, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Arlington, VA. 2003 - 2007
MEMBERSHIPS &
CERTIFICATIONS:
Member, National Press Photographers Association, 2010 – PresentCertification, English Language Instructor, TEFL Institute, 2009 – PresentMember, College Art Association, 2007 – 2013Member, The Portland Museum of Art, 2006 - 2010
Member, Sigma Tau Delta: International English Honor Society, 2003 - Present
SHOWS, LECTURES, CONTESTS &
PERMANENT GALLERY COLLECTIONS:
PechaKucha Night: "The Decisive Moment in Wedding Photography", Public Lecture, Hamilton, Bermuda, November 2013
Curator & Participating Artist, Fiander Film Festival, The Dunes, Washington DC, February 2012
National Geographic: “2011 Photography Contest”, 2011The Big Hipstamatic Show: “Foster the People: Torches, Ignite Your Life”, Online Gallery, 2011The Big Hipstamatic Show: “Mr. Jack’s Birthday”, Online Gallery, 2011Selected Art Pieces, Constellation Gallery, Portland, ME, 2009 – 2010Free For All, Space Gallery, Portland, ME, 2010Film Screening, Empire, Portland, ME, 2008Film Screening, The Drawing Room, Portland, ME, 2007Solo Exhibition, Geno’s Rock Club, Portland, ME, 2007Jason Simon’s One Minute Film Festival, Narrowsburg, NY, 2007MFA Thesis Exhibition, Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, 2007Portland Museum of Art Biennial, Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME, 2007Accreditation Exhibition, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, 2007Pause, Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, Portland, ME, 2005“Patty”, Permanent Gallery Collection, Daura Gallery, Lynchburg, VA, 2004 - PresentAnnual Senior Art Exhibition: Daura Gallery, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA, 2004Juried Exhibition, Juror: Eileen Mott, Coordinator of Statewide Exhibitions, Daura Gallery/ Dillard Lobby, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA, 2003, 2002
PUBLICATIONS & REVIEWS:
United With Love: "Daily Pretty 145: Red Shoes", Blog Publication 2013, Washington DCUnited With Love: "Wedding Dresses with Sleeves", Blog Publication 2012, Washington DCUnited With Love: "Daily Pretty 27: Maryland Bridal Portraits in Field", Blog Publication 2012, Washington DC
Good Friday at West Point, 2012, Hamilton, Bermuda
On Tap Magazine: “October” & “November” Issue, 2008, Washington, DCThe Blue Room: “Life is Hectic”, Newspaper Publication 2007, Portland, METhe Portland Phoenix, “Melanie Fiander’s ‘One Minute Intro’” by C. Thompson, 2007, Portland, METhe Photo Review, Competition Issue 2006, Langhorne, PA
AWARDS:
Albert K. Murray Fine Arts Educational Fund, Grant, 2007, Maine College of Art, Portland, MEAnnual Senior Art Exhibition, Best in Show, 2004, Daura Gallery, Lynchburg College, VAAnnual Student Art Exhibition, First Place, 2003, Daura Gallery, Lynchburg College, VA
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Digital & Film Photography
Traditional Wet DarkroomStudio & Location LightingAdobe CS6: Photoshop, Bridge, Premiere & IllustratorApple & PC Computer ApplicationsVideo: iMovie, iStopMotion, Final CutEngrade.comMyeclassonline.com & Blackboard.com