Loren Benoit

Research and plan photo ideas. Capture and edit daily news, feature, and sports photos for print and online platforms for newspaper, business, and magazine sections. Photograph around 2 assignments on Fri. and Sat. Build and post photo galleries. Maintain photo archive. Highlights include Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, local Ukraine and Afghan refugees, Rails and Ales, Village of Lights Leavenworth Christmastown, AppleSox baseball, high school sports, Dorothy Reed's 110th birthday.

Feed flat cardboard stock into box machine. Check and reload glue, lubricating and maintaining the box machine. Assure the Production line is stocked up with necessary boxes at all times. Lift 40 pounds. Use pallet jack to move material. Prepare boxes for next shift. Maintain machine and operating area clean. Review package quality to insure it meets company standards.

Capture and edit daily news, feature, and sports photos for print and online platforms. Plan and research photo ideas. Schedule photo assignments. Photograph 2-4 assignments a day under tight deadline. Post photos and stories to Instagram and Facebook. Maintain photo archive. Favorite assignments include: A WWII Flying Ace, Ironman Triathlon, Car d'Lane, Holiday Light Show and the North Idaho State Fair.

Worked individually and collaboratively with reporters on general, spot, feature, sports, and entertainment stories for the University of Montana campus newspaper. Plan and research photo ideas. Photograph 2-4 assignments a week. Student paid work-study.

Worked individually and collaboratively with reporters on general, spot, feature, sports, business, and lifestyle stories for the newspaper. Around two assignments a day. Freelanced for the newspaper after internship ended. Work highlights included Division I FCS sports, Route of the Hiawatha Bike Trail feature, Dance in Concert, Festival of the Dead.

Adventure Sports Photography. Drove company van to designated photo areas along the Wenatchee & Icicle Rivers. Drove customers safely back to the office at the end of the day. Created slideshows & sold photo CDs to guests.

Non-profit, non-denominational Christian bible camp. Photos include: Cabin group photos, camper portraits, rope swing, archery, field games, worship, bible study, waterfront activities and boating. Created slideshows and sold photo CDs to parents.