Julia Vandenoever
Boulder,Colorado
Summary
Highly skilled photographer and freelance creative with strong project management and organizational skills to meet deadlines as well as lead multi-functional teams for photo shoots. Proven track record of managing schedules, timelines, and budgets whilst anticipating and eliminating potential obstacles using critical thinking and finely tuned problem-solving abilities to meet and exceed all project goals and expectations. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of key personnel and undertake negotiations and networking opportunities in an effective manner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer/Director
Julia Vandenoever Photography
01.2010 - Current
- Negotiate contracts to determine budgets, deliverable timelines to meet both client and business goals.
- Develop and implement comprehensive annual marketing strategy for weekly and monthly goals for print mailers, monthly Mailchimp newsletters and social media content.
- Managing and developing 3 social media accounts to attract new clients and retain current and positive online presence.
- Leveraging 20 years of knowledge in creative imagery and industry techniques to enhance brand identity, and drive revenue and client retention rates
- Design and led 3 photography workshops for Guttman College in NYC.
- Continuous weekly lead generation, research, and development, utilizing social media marketing on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn from reels, stories, and posts.
- Conduct 4 monthly pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients'' needs and preferences for optimal results.
- Yearly planned and prepared for 30+ on-location and studio shoots.
- Collaborate with clients on cross-branding social media campaigns to increase brand recognition and increase followers.
- Manage and organize photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- File management excellence uses Dropbox, external hard drives, and Google Drive to ensure secure archive of work.
Photo Editor / Photographer
Exit 205 Magazine
03.2022 - Current
- Organize and execute between 3-4 shoots for annual issue from planning, scheduling, and styling to post-production from hiking, portraits, and food.
- Research and source 20+ images from stock agencies and photographers.
- Edit, tone, caption, and upload 50+ photographs for publication using Adobe Creative Suites.
Photo Editor
Inspirato Magazine
- Produced and photographed 3 luxury studio product shoots and 3 fashion shoots each year.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for 12 issues.
Photo Editor
Backpacker Magazine
- Built an in-house photo studio to photograph the gear for the review.
- Produced 3-4 feature shoots a month and did stock research.
- Our team won a 2009 ASME National Magazine Award for General Excellence.
- Led the photography department.
Photo Editor
Skiing Magazine
- Managed weekly and monthly deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Hired, trained, and managed 6 photo interns over 3 years. Teaching photo research and production skills.
- Traveled around the world to judge various ski photography competitions.
Assistant Photo Editor
Outside
- Responsible for researching and organizing all stock photography.
- Tracked and organized over 300 stock images each month.
- Fact-checked caption details on published images.
- Invoiced all photographers and managed monthly budget.
Project Coordinator, Literacy Through Photography
Center for Documentary Studies
- Managed and ran Wendy Ewald's LTP program in 15 elementary and middle schools in the Durham Public School System.
- Recruited and trained over 50 volunteers and teachers to support the program in the schools.
Education
B.A. Art History (Dean's List) -
Smith College
Northampton, MASALT Center For Documentary Field Studies
Portland, MESkills
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Leadership and Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- ClickUp
- Capture One
- Workflow Management
- File Organization and Archiving
- Project Budgeting
Websites
Honors And Grants
- Artist Residency, Boulder Creative Collective
- Community Supported Grant
- Artist Development Grant, Vermont Arts Council
- Eddie Adams Workshop
- College Photographer of the Year Contest, Award of Excellence
Timeline
Photo Editor / Photographer
Exit 205 Magazine
03.2022 - Current
Photographer/Director
Julia Vandenoever Photography
01.2010 - Current
Photo Editor
Inspirato Magazine
Photo Editor
Backpacker Magazine
Photo Editor
Skiing Magazine
Assistant Photo Editor
Outside
Project Coordinator, Literacy Through Photography
Center for Documentary Studies
B.A. Art History (Dean's List) -
Smith College
SALT Center For Documentary Field Studies
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