Robb long
www.rlimaging.com
Northfield, Minnesota 55057
****@*********.***
PROFILE:
V Strong foundation in photography, commercial art, and computer
applications complemented by knowledge of business operations and the
need for customer-focused service.
V Nationally known for extensive lighting knowledge.
V Track record of initiative and achievement - seeking out freelance
projects, expanding job description boundaries.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Fine Arts-2001
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Georgia
Associates Degree in Business-1999
Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia
EXPERIENCE: Commercial Photographer Freelance, 2003-Present
Robb Long Imaging
V Director/photographer of a full production studio
offering clients video and stills of Action,
lifestyle and portraits
V Successful completion of commercial photography
assignments requiring planning, follow-through, and
results that meet client objectives
Photo Editor/Chief Photographer, 2005-2009
Minnesota Premier Publications
V Oversaw photography for the Southwest Journal,
Downtown Journal, Minnesota Parent Magazine, and
Good Age
V Shot 48 assignments a month for the publications
V Assigned photo shoots to 10 freelancers and 2 interns
V Produced all cover shoots including propping,
styling, and post production
V Photographed in house ads for all publications
V Managed all editorial workflow, including toning for
press and archiving
V Collaborated with reporters, editors and page
designers on layouts and participated in news
meetings
V Advised editors on choices for cover images and other
stories
Photo Editor/Photographer, 2004-2006
Faribault Daily News/Northfield News
Photographer/Reporter, 2003-2004
Wahpeton Daily News
SKILLS:
V An expert with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, Bridge, and
Aperture to retouch, photo edit, and color correct
V Extensive knowledge of multimedia still photography and video for the web
using Soundslides and Final Cut Pro
V Experience with the use of Canon 1Ds Mark II & III, Hasselblad H3D-31+39,
RED ONE, 5D and 7D systems with RED ROCK
ACHIEVEMENTS:
V 2009- Society of Professional Journalists
> Two National First place awards in the portrait and editorial
cover photo division
V 2008- Society of Professional Journalists
> First Place for the Page One Award for a Featured Editorial
V 2007 11th Annual Excellence Awards for the Minnesota Magazine &
Publications Association
> GOLD for the Best " COVER PHOTO" June cover of Minnesota Parent
Magazine
V 2007- Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Awards
* First Place Award in each of these divisions: Editorial
Portrait, Personality Photography, and Best Multimedia
Project for an Audio Slideshow
V 2005- The Associated Press
> 3 First Place Awards and Best of Show