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
- 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
- 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
- I Received orders from customers from the store and via phone and packaging & sealing products
Internship
Joyce Tenneson Studio
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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