Juan Baena
Summary
Born in Colombia, Juan's journey led him from the vibrant streets of Queens, NY before finding his home in the picturesque Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, where he pursued his college education.
Breaking barriers as a first-generation student at Williams College, Juan discovered his passion for photography through a work-study assignment at the Multicultural Center, guided by Marcela Villada Peacock. This experience planted the seeds of his artistic journey, inspiring him to capture the beauty and essence of people at various on and off-campus events.
Having refined his skills over time, he specializes in providing photographic coverage for a diverse range of occasions, including events, receptions, group portraits, engagement photos, and breathtaking landscape photography.
In January 2017, Juan had the privilege of attending a day-long performance photography workshop led by the esteemed Rosalie O'Connor, a former professional dancer with the American Ballet Theatre for fifteen years.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Freelance Photographer - Osito Mountain Photos
Self-employed
07.2008 - Current
- My expertise spans across various genres of photography, including events, commercial projects, breathtaking landscapes, and special occasions.
- Portfolio of photography available: https://www.ositomountainphotos.com/
ArtWeek Berkshires 2023
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Captured photography ranging from artist open studios to performance events spanning northern, central, and southern Berkshires during ArtWeek Berksbhires 2023 to be used for future marketing campaigns.
- Photography selections being promoted as part of ArtWeek Berkshires 2024: https://berkshires.org/artweek-berkshires/
Event Photographer
Multicultural BRIDGE
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Captured event and performance photography at Jacob's Pillow during Multicultural BRIDGE's 15th anniversary gala.
- Portfolio of event photography can be viewed: https://www.multiculturalbridge.org/gala-photo-gallery.html#Juan
Marketing Photographer
1Berkshire
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Captured photography throughout the Berkshires for specific marketing needs promoting tourism in the area.
- Photography selections used for 2023-2024 Official Guide to the Berkshires and social media channels.
Event Photographer
Williams College
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Captured event photography for Class of 2020 makeup commencement celebration at Elm House at Mt. Hope: https://ephalum.smugmug.com/Class-of-2020-Celebration/Saturday-Night-Mt-Hope
Ephs on the Mooove Storytelling and Photography
Williams College
07.2021 - 08.2021
- During the month of July, I led a cross-country journey to listen, share, and connect with Williams alumni by documenting alumni's experiences of life at home, work, and in their local communities. https://alumni.williams.edu/200/ephsonthemooove/
Education
MBA - Nonprofit Management
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Latino/a Studies
Williams College
Williamstown, MA06.2007
Skills
- Adobe Lightroom
- Photo editing
- Visual storytelling
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Social Media Marketing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ArtWeek Berkshires 2023
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
10.2023 - 11.2023
Event Photographer
Multicultural BRIDGE
10.2023 - 10.2023
Marketing Photographer
1Berkshire
11.2022 - 01.2023
Event Photographer
Williams College
07.2022 - 07.2022
Ephs on the Mooove Storytelling and Photography
Williams College
07.2021 - 08.2021
Freelance Photographer - Osito Mountain Photos
Self-employed
07.2008 - Current
MBA - Nonprofit Management
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Latino/a Studies
Williams College