Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Awards
Published Work
Leadership
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Jason Charme

Carbondale,CO

Summary

Efficient professional photographer with extensive expertise in capturing and editing high-quality images that resonate with audiences. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and adapt to evolving project requirements, consistently delivering compelling visual content under tight deadlines. Experience includes collaboration with industry leaders in sectors such as entertainment, sports, and politics. Committed to producing impactful imagery that exceeds client expectations in fast-paced environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Photographer

Aspen Daily News
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with editors and reporters to capture high-quality compelling images, conveying narratives in breaking news and feature stories.
  • Seek out daily photographs conveying everyday life.
  • Covered prestigious events like the Aspen Food and Wine Classic, Aspen Ideas Festival, Winter X-Games, and FIS World Cup.
  • Deliver high-quality images for print and web under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time-management skills.
  • Ability to adapt to unexpected changes in assignments, breaking news, and schedule.
  • Manage social media accounts.

Owner / Photographer

Jason Charme Photography
01.2011 - Current
  • Freelance photography work for concert venues, bands, and brands.
  • Established relationships with brand owners and concert promoters.
  • Edit and distribute photographs to clients.
  • Website management.

Photographer

Grad Images
01.2018 - 2022
  • Commencement photographer for high school, university undergraduate and graduate graduations, and doctoral ceremonies.
  • Commencement photographer for high school graduation ceremonies.
  • Coordinate with school staff to stay on graduation schedule.
  • Managed a team of at least five photographers.

Photography Department Head

Northwest String Summit
01.2014 - 2020
  • Tell the story of the event through compelling photographs.
  • Hire and manage a team of photographers.
  • Work directly with bands and sponsors.
  • Work consecutive 18-hour days.
  • Select images from the photo team for future use.
  • Manage event archives.
  • Fast delivery of final photos post-event.
  • Review the final delivery of photos from the photo team, and make selections to be used for future promotions and event recap.

Staff Photographer

Jam Cruise
01.2012 - 2019
  • Captured high-quality photographs that tell the story of the music festival, on and off the stage.
  • Coordinated with event producers, bands, and the social media team to cover.
  • Delivery of images to meet multiple daily deadlines.
  • Worked consecutive 18-hour days for five straight days.
  • Fast turnaround for final photo delivery.
  • Worked part of a team of seven photographres.

Staff Photographer

Summer Meltdown Festival
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Capture high-quality photographs that tell the story of the festival, on and off stage.
  • Coordinated with event producers, bands, and the social media team.
  • Captured photos of event sponsors.
  • Delivery of images to meet multiple daily deadlines.
  • Work consecutive 18-hour days.
  • Fast turnaround for final photo delivery post-festival.
  • Work as part of a team of photographers.

Photography Lead

4 Peaks Music Festival
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Capture high-quality photographs that tell the story of the festival
  • Coordinate with event producers, bands, and the social media team.
  • Daily delivery of photos during the festival.
  • Work consecutive 18-hour days.
  • Fast delivery of final photo post-festival.

Photographer

Dorian Studios
01.2016 - 01.2016
  • Worked with school staff to coordinate photographing students, ranging from preschool - 12th grade for yearbook and ID card.
  • Worked with school staff and teachers to stay on their daily schedule.
  • Managed a team of up to five photographers per day.
  • Worked independently.
  • Experience working with students with special needs.

Concert Photographer

Oregon Zoo
01.2019 - 01.2019

Photographer

Lifetouch Studios
01.2015 - 01.2015

Work with school staff to coordinate photographing students ranging from preschool to K-12 for yearbook and ID card photographs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography, Art History Minor

Boise State University
Boise, ID
12.2021

Associate Degree - General Studies

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
03.2019

Skills

  • Extensive professional photography expertise
  • Team management
  • Effective under pressure
  • Proficient in meeting tight deadlines
  • Digital asset management
  • High-end Professional Photography Equipment
  • Work independently
  • Photojournalism
  • Work in all weather conditions

Timeline

Staff Photographer

Aspen Daily News
01.2023 - Current

Concert Photographer

Oregon Zoo
01.2019 - 01.2019

Photographer

Grad Images
01.2018 - 2022

Photographer

Dorian Studios
01.2016 - 01.2016

Staff Photographer

Summer Meltdown Festival
01.2015 - 01.2019

Photographer

Lifetouch Studios
01.2015 - 01.2015

Photography Department Head

Northwest String Summit
01.2014 - 2020

Photography Lead

4 Peaks Music Festival
01.2014 - 01.2017

Staff Photographer

Jam Cruise
01.2012 - 2019

Owner / Photographer

Jason Charme Photography
01.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography, Art History Minor

Boise State University

Associate Degree - General Studies

Portland Community College

Awards

Colorado Press Association Awards

  • 2nd place Best Photography Portfolio - 2024
  • 1st place Best Page Design - 2023
  • 2nd place Best News Photograph - 2023

Published Work

  • Aspen Daily News
  • Authentic Aspen
  • Local Magazine
  • Aspen Public Radio
  • Miami Herald
  • Alaska Air Magazine
  • 1859 Magazine

Leadership

  • Founding President, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity - Portland State University
  • President, V-Team - Sports Marketing - Portland State University
Jason Charme