Christopher Becker
abjftl@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Knowledgeable in all aspects of the commercial photography field.
Accomplished manager of all phases of the photographic studio.
Proficient in Photoshop CS4, Lightroom, Capture One and Microsoft Suite.
Detail and deadline oriented project administrator.
Experience
Freelance Photographer
. Clients include: Naval Academy Museum, Maryland Historical Society,
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Maryland Life magazine.
Associate Director for Imaging Services
Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD
Generated imaging and licensing sales revenue from worldwide media outlets.
Photographed museum and library fine art collections and historical
artifacts.
Spearheaded program that increased sales through direct market approach.
Instrumental in launch of new magazine to create revenue-producing
opportunities.
. Supervised paid/volunteer staff throughout daily research projects and
assignments.
Advertising Photographer
Hecht's Department Stores, Joppa, MD
. Conceptualized and produced photographic imagery for direct market ad
campaigns.
. Coordinated multiple assignments simultaneously to meet market-
advertising demands.
. Administered visual asset database in conjunction with on-site
merchandise inventory.
. Formulated a workflow pattern in department that enhanced productivity
output.
Photography Department Manager
Kalmbach Publishing Co., Waukesha, WI
. Managed all aspects of photographic studio in support of twelve monthly
magazines.
. Supervised staff photographers on all in-house and national location
assignments.
. Collaborated with editors, art directors and designers on magazine
layouts.
. Planned and coordinated all of the studios administrative and budget
requirements.
Photojournalist
Prince William Publishing Inc., Manassas, VA
. Provided 24/7 breaking news coverage for a Northern Virginia daily
newspaper.
. Photographed local events, sports and entertainment functions as assigned
by editors.
. Produced architectural photography for weekly real estate feature page.
. Collaborated with advertising department to accomplish revenue-generating
goals.
Education
Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA
AAS Degree, Commercial Art / Photography
MRA Institute of Management, Brookfield, WI
Achievements
Book: Masters in Miniature by Ann Smith, photography by C. Becker.
Exhibition: National Geographic Explorer Hall, Washington DC.