Christaan Felber
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Self-employed
NEW YORK, NY
01.2011 - Current
- Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
- Manipulated, enhanced and retouched scanned or digital images using Photoshop, Lightroom, Camera Raw and Bridge.
- Conducted photo shoots for commercial clients including Apple, Puma, Nike and Mercedes-Benz.
- Conducted photo shoots for editorial clients including The New Yorker, The New York Times, Rolling Stone and many others.
- Researched trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Work closely with editors, designers, creative directors and art directors in all aspects of photo production.
- Organized and stored digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
- Designed and printed books of personal work.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Delivered quality products within deadlines established by clientele.
Photo Editor and Web Designer
Art Department
NEW YORK, NY
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Reviewed proofs prior to printing or publishing in order to check for errors or inconsistencies.
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work.
- Ensured that all files were properly labeled, stored and backed up securely.
- Manipulated colors, brightness, contrast and other elements to enhance images.
- Maintained an organized database of all edited photos for easy retrieval when needed.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Selected, captioned and color-corrected photos for photo sales, website galleries and slideshows.
- Oversaw the production process, including selecting paper, inks, and finishes for print materials.
Photography Assistant
Mary Ellen Mark
NEW YORK, NY
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Assisted photographers with setting up lighting equipment, backdrops and props for studio shoots.
- Managed photography studio equipment, scheduling maintenance and upgrades as needed.
- Organized and archived digital photographs efficiently for easy access and retrieval.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photographic Studies
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05-2007
Skills
- Image licensing expertise
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client collaboration and project management
- Data organization
- Creative direction
- Artistic vision
- Photo editing
- Location scouting and reference photography
Affiliations
- Painting
- Playing music (drums, bass and guitar)
- Creative writing
- Fitness
- Reading
Accomplishments
- Named Photo District News Top 30 Emerging Photographer
- American Photography Award winner 2019-2025
- Winner of American Photography Fine Art Book of the Year
- ArtDesk 100
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Photographer
Self-employed
01.2011 - Current
Photo Editor and Web Designer
Art Department
02.2009 - 02.2012
Photography Assistant
Mary Ellen Mark
05.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Photographic Studies
Rochester Institute of Technology