Wasson
*************@***.***
**** * ****** **. ***. 405, Seattle, WA 98122
www.lindseywasson.com
work skills
Self-motivated to achieve a quality end result.
Full knowledge of professional Nikon/Canon DSLR
Possesses a high attention to detail.
cameras, experience with studio & strobe lighting.
Experience working independently &
Software: Photoshop+Bridge, Lightroom,
collaboratively with reporters, designers.
PhotoMechanic, FTP, MS Office, Filemaker.
Adaptable on assignment.
Basic knowledge of InDesign, QuickBooks.
Experienced at working on deadline.
experience
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
P hotography Intern Jan. 12-present
Experience covering general news, weather, sports, performance & features in the Seattle area.
Experience with FTP & uploading & digitizing PI s analog archives.
Contributed to photo galleries (ex. Fremont Solstice Parade) that produced millions of pageviews.
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY THE SPECTATOR
P hoto Editor Sept. 12- present
Manages The Spectator photo staff of 3-4: assigning, collaborating with design team, selecting
& e diting photos, contributing during layout. Continues to shoot as a staff photographer.
P rint run: 1500-2000.
Staff Photographer Oct. 10-June 12
Responsible for shooting a variety of weekly assignments about campus & community activities.
Shot for award-winning local news blog Capitol Hill Seattle through an image share.
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER 10-present
Direct experience working with & invoicing Seattle University & private clients: weddings, portraits.
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
P hotography Intern Jan. 11-June 11
Worked for University photographer Chris Joseph Taylor covering university events for use on
w ebsite & publication in Seattle University Magazine.
A ssisted with lit shoots for campus marketing campaign.
education
Seattle University
BFA in Photography Candidate, expected June 2013.
Major GPA: 3.96, Overall GPA: 3.833. Top 15% of class.
President s list: 2009-2010, FQ 2011-2012, Dean s List: SQ 2011.
Student Executive Council, Chair, 2012-2013, Co- Chair 2011-2012, Fine Arts rep, 2010-2011.
Fragments Literary & Visual Arts Magazine, Visual Art Editor, 2010-2013.
recognition
Publication: Digital Photo Pro, SeattlePI.com, The Seattle Times, Nature s Best Photography, NBP Student, Seattle University
Magazine, Fragments Literary & Visual Art Magazine, Line Zero Magazine.
Awards: NPPA, 1st place, June 12 gen. news, 2nd place, January 12 gen. news (R.11) Digital Photo Pro s 4th Annual
Emerging Pro: 1st Place, Photojournalism, Young Photographers Alliance Mentee (2011,2012), Photographer s Forum
29th & 30th Annual College Photography Contest finalist, NANPA high school scholarship.
Exhibition: Calumet Photo, NY, NY 11- 12; Push Pin Show 2012, PCNW; Long Shot 2010, PCNW; Borders, Redmond, 09.