Alex Cerdena
Brooklyn
Summary
I was born in Lima,Peru. I came to USA at the age of eights years old. Been living mainly in NYC.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Assistant
Christopher Mclallen Photography
New York, NY
- 2nd Assistant in the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Photo shoot for Harp Magazine
- On location photo shoots at Fort Washington Park proving assistance to the photographer
Assistant Photography
Christopher Burke Studios
New York, NY
- Photography Assistant
- Assisting in the shooting of works of art for varies galleries and artist
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility
- Assisting the photographer during shoots and procedures
- Preparing the lighting/Camera equipment for the daily shoots of the day
- Performing tasks such as loading and the preparation of the 4x5 film
- Maintaining and cleaning photographic equipment
Orders/Sales Department
K&M Camera
New York, NY
- I Received orders from customers from the store and via phone and packaging & sealing products
Internship
Joyce Tenneson Studio
New York City, NY
- Assisting in the scanning of negatives, digital printing, retouching and on location photo shoots, overseeing of photo shoots and image research
- Phone/fax, deliveries, archiving, office work
Tech Assistant
Pratt Photo Tech Room
Brooklyn, NY
- In charge of photo equipment; the signing in and out of equipment to students, changing and cleaning of photo chemistry, cleaning the darkrooms
- Setting up classes for instructors; assisting and providing students with help when needed
Internship
Fast Ashley’s Studios
Brooklyn, NY
- Photography Intern
- Responsible for opening and closing the studio
- Responsible for setting up and breaking down of the equipment
- Packing and unpacking sensitive photo equipment
- Providing support to the studio manager and equipment manager
- The painting of the studio sets and maintaining the studio in perfect condition
Freelancer
Alex Cerdena Photography
New York City
01.2025 - Current
- Currently be working as a freelancer for the last 10 years working on my photography, mainly doing commercial and wedding work
- I've been published to varies magazines.
- I've have participated on several galleries.
Internship
Fast Ashley's Studios
Brooklyn, NY
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsible for opening and closing the studio
- Responsible for setting up and breaking down of the equipment
- Packing and unpacking sensitive photo equipment
- Providing support to the studio manager and equipment manager
- The painting of the studio sets and maintaining the studio in perfect condition
Education
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Photography
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY01.2007
Skills
- Technical knowledge in Mac and PC computers (OSX & up, Windows XP)
- Proficient in MS Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Typing
- High level of organization
- Efficiency
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with people in a creative environment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good oral skills
- Good written skills
Web
www.alexcerdenanyc.com
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Freelancer
Alex Cerdena Photography
01.2025 - Current
Internship
Fast Ashley's Studios
01.2003 - 01.2004
Freelance Assistant
Christopher Mclallen Photography
Assistant Photography
Christopher Burke Studios
Orders/Sales Department
K&M Camera
Internship
Joyce Tenneson Studio
Tech Assistant
Pratt Photo Tech Room
Internship
Fast Ashley’s Studios
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Photography
Pratt Institute