Joelle St. Julien
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated visual artist with strong understanding of photography equipment and techniques. Skilled in capturing and editing stunning images with keen eye for detail. Creative and committed to telling stories through photographs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair, Art Director/Instructor
Fort Myers Middle Academy
09.2023 - Current
- Attend department meetings and plan quarterly art shows to showcase student work
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students
- Established departmental and grade-level curriculum objectives and developed a comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives
- Coordinate art exhibits in the school and community
- Train students in the preparations of artwork for display, including labeling, hanging, lighting, creating a program, publicity, framing, etc
Freelance/Event Photographer
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
- Specializing in professional portrait, event, and wedding photography
- Built relationships and consulted with clients during pre- and post-production to meet client needs
- Organized the necessary tools and equipment required for the photoshoots, including on-camera flash and location lighting.
Associate Photographer
SoulPho Photography
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to achieve the business's signature airbrushed look.
- Coordinated with clients to develop customized shot lists, ensuring all desired moments were captured during events or sessions.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance their appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Head Product Photographer & Digital Editor
Fine's Gallery
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Consistently met project objectives through meticulous attention to detail in both shooting and editing processes, ensuring the final product aligned with client specifications.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
Photography Studio Assistant Manager
Ringling College of Art & Design
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted the photo department with planning, curating, and hanging artwork for gallery exhibitions and openings
- Supervised the open computer studios, printing lab, and darkroom
- Distributed and returned studio and photography equipment to students
- Reported and assessed damaged lab equipment
- Maintained a professional presence in the lab and studio, helping students with general software, printer, or darkroom problems
- Mixed all darkroom chemistry for students and classes combined followed proper chemical disposal procedures.
Photographer
Lifetouch School Photography & JCPenny Portrait Studio
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Yearbook, Senior, and Sports Photographer
- Portrait Photographer for students of all ages (Pre-K through 12)
- Organized, prepared, cleaned, and removed full studio setup for travel
- Operated strobe lighting equipment and accessories
- Photographed and designed creative templates for clients' photos.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography & Imaging
Ringling College of Art & Design
Sarasota, FL12.2021
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Creative capabilities
- Creative Direction
- Color Correction
- Decision-Making
- Fashion photography
- Creative Lighting
- Attention to Detail
- Model Direction
- Darkroom film development
- Photography and Videography
Websites
Exhibitions
- Trap Heals, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL, 2022
- Visions in Black, Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
- Road Map to Joy, Philadelphia, PA, 2021
- Best of Ringling, Online Exhibition
- Senior Thesis Exhibition, Lois + David Stulburg Gallery, Sarasota, FL
- Interrelate; Interact, Deborah M. Cooley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 2020
- Tunnel of Oppression, Online Exhibition
- Annual Photography & Imaging Show, Diane Roskamp Exhibition Hall, Sarasota, FL
- P & I Pop Up Exhibition, Lois and David Stulberg Gallery, Sarasota, FL
- Beyond Measure, Deborah M. Cooley Photography Gallery, Sarasota, FL
- Adulting, Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, FL
- Mis En Scene, Deborah M. Cooley Photography Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 2019
- 18th Annual Women's Exhibition, Robert Perkins Student Life Wing Gallery, Sarasota, FL
- Chroma, Deborah Cooley Photography Gallery, Sarasota, FL
- Annual Photography & Imaging Show, Diane Roskamp Exhibition Hall, Sarasota, FL, 2018
Lectures Talks
- Love & Kinship Senior Thesis, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2021
- Professional Projects: People of New Town, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2020
Awards
- Visions in Black Honorable Mention Award, 2022
- Best of Ringling Gold Juror's Award, 2021
- Bob Cohn & Sue Gutterman Fund Best of Ringling Bronze Juror's Award, 2020
- Best of Ringling Faculty Award for Best Concept
Publications
- Sarasota Magazine, "Mother Nature" photograph, 2022
- Format Portfolio Spotlight, 2021
Timeline
Department Chair, Art Director/Instructor
Fort Myers Middle Academy
09.2023 - Current
Associate Photographer
SoulPho Photography
04.2023 - 08.2023
Head Product Photographer & Digital Editor
Fine's Gallery
05.2021 - 01.2023
Photography Studio Assistant Manager
Ringling College of Art & Design
01.2018 - 05.2021
Freelance/Event Photographer
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Photographer
Lifetouch School Photography & JCPenny Portrait Studio
09.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography & Imaging
Ringling College of Art & Design
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