Brett Valentine

Captured memorable moments by skillfully photographing various events, and social gatherings for the organization's website..

• Photography of campers doing daily activities, specializing in candid action shots to convey the fun atmosphere at camp for kids of all ages, in all activities from sports to dance, to cooking, and special events.
• High resolution PR shots for the camp website and social media, as well as editing and uploading under daily tight deadlines.
• Digital editing of all photographer's shots for the newsletter, and camp website.
• Worked to help produce a consistent look to the pictures from different photographers.
• Selecting, managing, and cataloging, of digital photography assets for camp use during the off season.

• Photographed musicals and events, and sporting events for Hastings High School.
• Photographed musicals, events, and candid shots for the Farragut Middle School yearbook.
• Edited, toned, and uploaded photographs for publication.

• Substitute teacher in both Hastings High School, and Farragut Middle School.
• More directly involved with the middle school students, doing more actual teaching, and coaching in all subjects, including some special education, as well as library duties when necessary.

• 2018 Zone Four Photojournalism Photographer of the Year
• Candid event photographer covering all sporting events, concerts, pep rallies, awards ceremonies, dances, and proms.
• Represented the company to the client prior to, and during the scheduled event.
• Made the experience of getting team shots on game day quick, and did so in the least disruptive way possible.
• Was available to pick up any last minute assignments or fill in coverages as necessary.