Resume

Ryan McKernan
4 Russell Drive
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 686-2448
[email protected]

 
Objective:

To obtain a photographer position at a major newspaper or magazine publication.


Knowledge:

Canon digital EOS
Basic studio lighting set up
Mac and PC literate
Adobe Photoshop CS2, CS3, Elements 5, 6
Use of all editing tools including:
Curves, color balance, layers, burning/dodging, paths, smart sharpen
Adobe InDesign
 

Experience:

The Equinox; Keene State College
Staff photographer: Aug. 2007-Mar. 2008
   Cover assignments delegated by photo editor, enterprise photography, met all deadlines,
Senior photographer: Mar. 2008-May 2008
   Covered assignments delegated by photo editor, special assignments, travel, met all deadlines
Photo Editor: May 2008-May 2009
   Delegate assignments to photography staff, cover assignments, edit photos for publication, met deadlines
 
College Relations; Keene State College
Photographer, Fall 2008-Present
   Covered assignments delegated by College Relations, studio photography, sports, special assignment, enterprise photography
 
Freelance Photographer
Summer 2008-present
  Clients
    New Hampshire Union Leader, Foster’s Daily Democrat, Keene Sentinel
 

Notable Achievements:

April 2009: 1st Place Winner Photo Essay; "Shut Down the S.O.A." Society of Collegiate Journalist
Spring 2008: Photojournalist of the year, Keene State College Journalism Department
Spring 2008: Photojournalist of the year; The Equinox
Spring 2008: Excellence in journalism; The Equinox
Fall 2007: Photojournalist of the semester; The Equinox


Education:

Keene State College
Individualized Major in Photojournalism, B.A.
Expected date of graduation: May 2010


Professional Affiliations

National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)