Dakota Gilbert
Albany,NY
Summary
Highly skilled Sport & Event Photographer with 7 years of professional experience. Excels in challenging artistic situations, such as limited lighting, and adept at capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments. Thrives under pressure and delivers exceptional results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photo Lab Technician
McGreevy Pro Lab & Pro Press
Albany, New York
07.2022 - Current
- Daily use of software such as Photoshop and InDesign to professionally layout, restore, and enhance photos based on clients' needs.
- Operating and maintaining a film darkroom and processing over 100 rolls of film each week.
- General customer service, including register work, providing professional insight and knowledge of photography, printing, as well as billing for services.
- Communicating and providing consultation with clients for each unique project presented.
- Maintenance of lab printers, scanners, and other equipment.
Photographer
Plattsburgh State Athletic Department
Plattsburgh, New York
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Photograph sporting events on campus including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball,softball, lacrosse, and more
- Schedule and conduct media day for each NCAA team on campus.
- Spend multiple hours editing photos for each event photographed
- Provide additional photography as needed outside of regular events, including; teamphotos, headshots, practices, and community events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York05-2022
Skills
- Professional operator of DSLR cameras
- Equipment Preparation
- Excellent workflow management
- Photo editing
- Image Archiving
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media
Certification
Valid NYS Enhanced Drivers license
Other Relevant Experience
- House Photographer for MVP Arena, photographing all sports and major concerts at the venue
- Head Team Photographer of the Albany Firebirds for the 2024 AFL Season
- Teaching Assistant for three college photography courses.
- Contributing Photographer and Social Media Manager for Nippertown (2019 - 2024)
- Highly skilled with Adobe (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Premier, etc...)
- Freelance Marketing Photographer (2019 - present)
Timeline
Photo Lab Technician
McGreevy Pro Lab & Pro Press
07.2022 - Current
Photographer
Plattsburgh State Athletic Department
09.2019 - 05.2022
Valid NYS Enhanced Drivers license
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
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