Photographer/Photo Editor

International Photojournalist kerishayphotography.com

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KERI SHAY

SUMMARY Globetrotting photojournalist with 13 years of experience in both professional and freelance photography. Passionate about telling the stories of people, places, and events through authentic and engaging content. Internationally published and exhibited artist committed to bringing exceptional knowledge and experience to every photoshoot while always remaining eager to learn more. EXPERIENCE International Photojournalist San Francisco, CA kerishayphotography.com May 2005 – Present

Operates a freelance photography company specializing in travel photojournalism, food, and portrait photography. Intimately familiar with taking high quality digital photos quickly and effectively.

Photographed internationally in over 25 countries. Highly experienced with traveling and shooting under various environments ranging from leisure travel destinations to austere disaster relief missions.

Manages all facets of photo shoots including scheduling, shooting, editing, and collaborating with clients.

Pakistan: Contracted by Salvation Army to photograph the flood relief and humanitarian aid efforts.

Japan: Contracted by Salvation Army to photograph the earthquake / tsunami aftermath and relief efforts.

South Korea: Contracted by Streative Branding to photograph food and beverage trends and displays. Salvation Army Head Photographer Nyack, NY

Salvation Army Territory Headquarters Sep 2015 – Feb 2016

Led the photography, editing, content formatting for the SAconnects magazine. Photographed all projects, fundraisers, and the international aiding missions run by the department.

Managed the photo studio, lighting, equipment, set design, for professional shoots and publishing. Worked autonomously and as part of the creative team to complete photography / media jobs.

Harlem, NY: Photographed the Kroc Center gang outreach program that tried to mitigate gang member violence and crime through participation in a basketball league.

Chennai, India: Photographed the Salvation Army’s outreach program to help the poor and homeless. Educator Bundang, South Korea

Calvary Missions School Jan 2010 – Jan 2015

Worked concurrently as a professional educator and freelance photographer. Strategically chose to reside in South Korea due to its geographic value as a central hub for developing a portfolio for Asia.

Responsible for creating and teaching the yearly English and music curriculum for 24 students.

Co-led multiple humanitarian aid missions trips to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Mongolia. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Photography exhibitions: Photography work featured in:

- New York (Gracestreet Café) - “Not On Our Watch”, by John Prendergast / Don Cheadle

- Seoul (World Culture Open HQ) - Give Hope Campaign, SAWSO

- London (The Salvation Army HQ) - GQ Korea

- Chicago (Ray and Joan Kroc Center) - All the World Magazine

- London – SAIHQ planned for 2H 2018 - Asian Geographic Magazine

- New Frontier Magazine

- F.OUND Magazine

- Uganda Lobby Days Campaign, Uganda Lobby Days

EDUCATION Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Bachelor of Science, Photographic Arts, July 2007

Attained a 3.55 cumulative GPA

EduVenture School Vanau Levu, Fiji

Cross cultural program specializing in adventure and academics

Learned spearfishing and wilderness survival skills TECHNICAL SKILLS Behind the Lens: Front of the Screen: Glass & Gear:

- 35mm - large format - Adobe Photoshop - Canon 5D Mark III 2x

- Digital/Film photography - Adobe Lightroom - Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L

- Short-form, vertical video - Adobe Illustrator - Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L

- Travel photojournalism - Media archiving, sharing - Canon 50mm f/1.4

- Studio photography - Microsoft Office - *Also proficient on Nikon INTERESTS Spearfishing, eating really spicy foods, skincare and anti-aging creams, singing in a band LANGUAGES English, conversational Korean

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