Freelance Photographer (Greater New York Area) - c.b.Kidd

January 2013-- PRESENT (6 years and 11 months)

My strong points and favorite styles are portrait, candid, and concert photography. However I am versatile and able to shoot all types of photography as well like lifestyle, nature, behind the scenes, and commercial styles. Most of my work emphasizes on the intimacy and emotions of the performer instead of the actual act of performance. Many of my images capture the vulnerability and intimacy in people, places and things that would not be considered conventional to most. Some notable venues I've shot in are The Town Hall, Brooklyn Steel,Rough Trade, and Mercury Lounge. Some of my notable Shoots and clients are Caroline Rose, Bodega, Thee Oh Sees, Angel Olsen, High Waisted, Jessica Louise Dye, LEAP NYC, Q. Smith, Pom Pom Squad and The Number Twelve Looks Like You. Proficent in both Adobe Suite and Capture One. I can additionally provide graphic design or video work upon request.
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EQUIPMENT
Olympus OMD- Mark ii
M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm
M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-15mm
Canon EOS Rebel T2i DSLR
Tamron SP 70-300mm
Minolta Maxxum 7000 SLR
Yashica FR
Yashica MC 75-200mm

Be Electric Studios - Brooklyn, New York - Studio Technician/ Bookings Assistant

June 2019 --December 2019 (6 months)

Worked with a wide and unique range of clients assisting their requests and needs in order to create their film/tv/photo shoots. Responsibilities included working with a team of technicians and production managers to build equipment orders and prepare studios with professionalism and integrity representing company values

Brooklyn Roasting Company - Brooklyn Navy Yard - Shift Supervisor

March 2018- June 2019 (1 year and 4 months)

Responsibilities included directing other employees through their daily routines and interaction with customers to make sure that they have a satisfactory experience. Ensured all opening and closing procedures are completed including restock, proper cleaning and disinfecting all food surfaces. Performed daily money counts and cash drops with cashiers of drawers and address discrepancies. Keeping pride and integrity within company values

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LEAP NYC - Manhattan, NY - Lead Photographer (Contract/PT)

February 2018--March 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Documented all LEAP NYC events and classroom observations . Determines all project requirements, arranges all proper equipment and professional. All post production and printing using Adobe Suite

Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee (Rag & Bone) - Manhattan, NY - Supervisor

November 2015 -March 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Full-time shift lead assigned managerial duties including monitoring and assisting staff throughout the shift. Ensure all opening and closing procedures are completed including restock, proper cleaning and disinfecting all food surfaces to NYC Health Code standards. Perform daily money counts and cash drops with cashiers of drawers and address discrepancies. Keeping pride and integrity within company values, Ordering and receiving invoices while maintaining inventory.

Montclair State University Student Government Association Inc. - Montclair, NJ - Director of Equity and Diversity

September 2014 – May 2015 (9 months)

Advocated and served asAdvocated and served as a liaison for the Montclair State University Student Body and Campus Community to the Student Government Cabinet with issues dealing such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, culture, socio-economics, politics, etc. Responsibilities included attending training sessions and seminars (in safe spaces, student body legislation, and leadership workshops for both the Fall semester, Winter Recess, and Spring semester), attending weekly legislation meetings, and representing the student body as a whole with respect, honesty and integrity while maintaining an average 3.4 GPA. This was an elected not for profit position to join the Cabinet of the Montclair State Student Government Association (2014-2015) and was voted by the student body of Montclair State University with a full commitment of at least one academic year.

Garden State Equality - Montclair,NJ - Intern/Office Assistant

October 2011- September 2013 (2 years)

Assisted with fundraising, producing events, analyzing strategic plans by researching donor prospects and granting organizations, attending strategic meetings, Duties included: taking meeting minutes, organizing and supplying office replying to emails and running errands

Millburn High School

 Millburn, NJ - High School Diploma  (Sept 2009- June 2012) 

Montclair State University 

Upper Montclair, NJ - B.A. in Communication Media Studies/ Gender Studies  (Sept 2012- June 2016)