Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Flexible
Open To Work
Samantha Katz
New York,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic photographer and storyteller, with a strong background in content creation. Seeking summer opportunities in media and community engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Self Employed
New York, New York
02.2018 - Current
- Documentary and portrait photographer focused on storytelling, identity, and social context.
- Creator of Ladies of Fifth Avenue, documenting the lives and histories of older women in NYC.
- Documented community life and held personal solo exhibitions for La Nacional, the oldest Spanish cultural institution in NYC.
Election Poll Worker
New York City Board of Elections
New York, New York
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitated voter experience by explaining procedures and providing accessibility support.
- Organized polling site with line management and issue resolution.
- Supported polling station operations, ensuring compliance with guidelines and accurate end-of-day reporting.
Paris and New York Fashion Week
Flying Solo, Celeste Victoria, Runway 7
New York, NY
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Runway model for three seasons.
- Assisted with backstage coordination, team collaboration, fittings, rehearsals, and production support.
- Documented behind-the-scenes photographs for the runway archives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School
New York, NY06-2025
Skills
- Photography Website: samanthakatzphotographycom
- LinkedIn - Samantha Katz
- Expert storyteller, writer, and photographer
- Impactful ability to create social media strategies and content creation
- Dynamic interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator and strong public speaker
- Proven leadership and supervision ability
- Successful team collaborator
- Critical research and thinking
- Active in community engagement
- Proficient in Adobe Lightroom, experienced in end-to-end photography workflow from shooting to post-production and archiving
Timeline
Election Poll Worker
New York City Board of Elections
05.2024 - 11.2024
Paris and New York Fashion Week
Flying Solo, Celeste Victoria, Runway 7
02.2023 - 09.2024
Photographer
Self Employed
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media
Tulane University
High School Diploma -
Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School