PETER POLIZZI

P.O. Box ****** acri7f@r.postjobfree.com

Staten Island, NY 10312 H: 718-***-**** • C: 646-***-**** PROFILE

• Recognized as a creative, results-driven and enthusiastic professional, offering expertise in conceptualizing, producing and editing innovative and esthetically appealing photographs.

• Demonstrated ability to photographically capture events in real time while maintaining composure, efficiency and artistic vision.

• Accustomed to employing a variety of mediums to achieve desired artistic effects.

• Ensure projects meet stringent budget, workflow and schedule requirements.

• Cultivate positive relationships with all contacts through solid interpersonal, communication, active listening and networking skills.

• Career performance demonstrates passion, perseverance and a natural ability to adapt quickly to exceed clients’ evolving needs, requests and specifications.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Photography & Video Production

Photo Editing

Digital Manipulation & Processing

On-Set Styling/Lighting/Composition

Subject Coordination

Customer Relations & Engagement

Visual Storytelling

Brand Identity

Flexibility

HONORS & AWARDS

PPSNYS Court of Honors Award (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Kodak Gallery Award (2011, 2012, 2013)

Fujifilm Masterpiece Award (2010)

Photographed and explored the canyons of Arizona, including Monument Valley, Slot Canyon, Lee’s Ferry and Lake Powell (2010)

Merited images showcased at PPA, PPGNY and PPSNYS exhibits PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEMORIES OF ME PHOTOGRAPHY

Senior Photographer 1996-Present

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (MLB)

Freelance Photographer, New York Mets 2014-2015

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (MILB)

Freelance Photographer, Staten Island Yankees 2015 Freelance Photographer, Brooklyn Cyclones 2014-2015 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL)

Freelance Photographer, New York Jets 2014

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (NBA)

Assistant to the Team Photographer, New Jersey Nets 2010 & 2011 PETER POLIZZI PAGE TWO

SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE

• Communicate with clients to clarify visual requirements; ensure complete satisfaction from photograph conception through completion.

• Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise and other subjects using digital and/or film cameras and equipment.

• Develop negatives and/or utilize computer software to produce finished images and prints.

• Define image requirements and picture composition; select and adjust subjects, equipment and lighting; create artificial light using flashes and reflectors.

• Measure/estimate light levels, distances and numbers of exposures needed using measuring devices and formulas.

• Adjust aperture, shutter speed and camera focus based on a combination of factors, including lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type and film speed.

• Crop, manipulate and perform color-balancing using specialized software to produce final images.

• Download photos for editing, storage and electronic transmission. EDUCATION & TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA – NEW YORK, NY Master of Photography Degree 1/2014

TECHNICAL SKILLS/EQUIPMENT

Canon Equipment: EF 70-200/2.8L IS • EF 24-70/2.8L IS • EF 24-105/4L • EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye • EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II Super Telephoto Lens • 1DM4 • 5D Digital Video • 5D/M2 Digital Still & Video

Lighting: Canon Speedlites • Photogenic • Quantum

Software: Adobe Photoshop CC • Photo Mechanic 5.0 • Microsoft Office • Various Plugins AFFILIATIONS

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Professional Photographers of Greater New York (PPGNY)

Professional Photographers’ Society of New York State (PPSNYS) PORTFOLIO & REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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