Zak Zavada

Last updated February 24th 2011
Resume powered by emurse

ZAK ZAVADA

570-561-3516

New York City, New York - United States of America
prunejuice.net

-

EDUCATION 

Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Fall 2004 - Spring 2007

Graduated Spring 2007, BFA in Photography

 

Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy

Advanced Photographic Techniques/Negative and Color Reversal/Early Renaissance Art History/Italian Language

 

-

EXPERIENCE 

  • Assistant to photographer Henry Hargreaves, December 2010 - Present
  • Extensive worldwide travel including the United States, Eastern and Western Europe, Asia, and North Africa
  • Self-Published, "Terra Incognita" September 2009
  • Freelance Photographer for The Abington Journal newspaper Fall 2008 - Present
  • Assistant to photographer Rob Lettieri, "Lettieri Photo," January 2007 - September 2010
  • Extensive shooting of Commercial/Portrait/Wedding Photography
  • Prepared and maintained equipment for on-site and studio photo shoots
  • Edited, Cropped, and otherwise prepared work for client's approval
  • Completed all image post-production work.
  • Responsible for studio's computer systems and network
  • Communicated with clients, Fulfilled Orders, Created Albums
  • Maintained several websites for the studio.
  • Co-Owner "Test Pattern Art Gallery" January 2007-July 2008, Scranton, PA
  • Maintained Online Presence including web-pages/blogs/schedule/advertising/etc.
  • Researched Emerging Artists and Musicians for gallery events
  • Involved in the planning and execution of a major gallery renovation including the establishment of a new music venue and several new streams of revenue
  • Assisted in the founding of a free monthly magazine, The Antenna, including finding advertisers and talent
  • Self-Published, "Disappear Here" ISBN: 978-1-4303-0621-4, January 2007
  • Photographer of the "T-County" Winter 2006 Men's Clothing line, New York City, NY
  • Freelance Photographer for The Weekender newspaper Fall 2006 - Present
  • Assistant to photographer Kathryn LeSoine, "Stone Road Studio," Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
  • Assisted at and Photographed Weddings
  • Prepared and maintained equipment for on-site photo shoots
  • Edited, Cropped, and otherwise prepared work for client's approval
  • Responsible for studio's computer systems, network and digital workflow
  • Self-Published, "amsterdam is stained." ISBN: 978-1-4116-3844-0, July 2006
  • Assistant to Abe Allen, Digital Image Archive Specialist, "Western Guilt, LLC." Spring 2006 - Fall 2006
  • Cataloged, Archived, and Handled Antique Slides, Photographs, Posters, and Prints.
  • Photographed and handled antique posters and other film industry memorabilia on a large-scale vacuum box for archival purposes

-

SKILLS 

  • Self-driven with very strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Capable of planning a complete digital project workflow from camera to print
  • Strong computer skills with Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Lightroom, Apple Aperture, and most other major layout and design applications
  • Proficient in the use, networking, and troubleshooting of Mac OS X
  • Proficient in the use, repair, and maintenance of several different types of computer/photographic hardware including:
  • Studio Lighting
  • Flatbed and Negative Scanners
  • Desktop and Large-Format Printers
  • Canon film/digital SLRs including the EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-5D, and related lenses/accessories
  • Large Format/Medium Format/35mm Film Systems
  • Both Standard and Alternative Darkroom Processes
  • Wacom Intuos Graphics Tablets
  • Leaf Digital Backs
  • Color Calibration Hardware and Software

-

EXHIBITIONS 

  • "Meet Meat" Exhibition at Marc's Tattooing, June 2010-July 2010
  • "Womens" Exhibition at Essence of Paradise, November 2009-February 2010
  • "Womens" Exhibition at The Vintage Theatre, October 2009
  • "Scranhattan Festival" Art Festival, Featured Artist, July 5-6, 2008
  • Gallery Exhibition: "Thirdaversary" at Test Pattern, Scranton, PA September 2007
  • Juried exhibition at The Scranton/Wilkes Barre International Airport Winter 2006
  • Gallery exhibition: "Urban Landscapes" at Test Pattern, Scranton, PA August 2006
  • Work featured on Studio Art Centers International "Recent Student Work" website, Fall 2005-Spring 2006
  • Two prints chosen for Juried Student Art Exhibit, Florence, Italy, Spring 2005.

-

NOTABLE MENTIONS 








-