Jordan Ewert

Jordan Ewert Photography

Detroit, MI, USA
I am interested in photography for its ability to send a message, one that offers us a glimpse into polar opposite lifestyles and extremes in reality.

Work Experience

Jordan Ewert Photography

Photographer, Art Director, Producer

• 3+ Years directing scenes for specific concepts or ideas & producing work professionally.
• 3+ Years managing personal photography assistants.
• 4+ Years selecting talented make-up artists and talent for jobs.
• 4+ Years working with clothing designers and other stylists for clients.
• 6+ Years working with models and small groups on-location & in-studio.
• 5+ Years experience as a professional image retoucher.
• 6+ Years of experience assisting other photographers and working with studio equipment.
• 10+Years experience as a digital technician and software knowledge in Adobe products, etc…
February 2010 - Present Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Westwood Community Schools

Computer Technician

• Provided support for software on Macintosh computers.
• Admin for FirstClass, the program we used to delegate projects for our students.
• Ran scripts for attendance files, transcript proficiencies, zangle numbers, etc.
• Created and organized spreadsheets for computers we had in stock and in use.
• Account management for Verizon aircard support.
• Admin for school website (updates, news, links, etc).
• Designated photographer for school events like graduation ceremonies.
• Cleaned and repaired basic computer hardware for iMacs.
August 2011 - Present Dearborn Heights, Michigan, United States

Caswell Photo

Photography Assistant

• Set up and put away cords, lighting equipment, cameras, lenses, and other equipment.
• Assembled seamless backgrounds on C-stands and placed lighting equipment in place.
• Managed lighting via lighting meter on-location and in studio.
• Calibrated monitors in studio.
• Cleaned and organized studio space at 1414 (150000 cubic square feet).
March 2010 - February 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

University Of Wisconsin - Stout

Photographer / Multimedia Assistant

• Set up studio lighting and organized space for various 2D & 3D student projects.
• Photographed 2D & 3D student work for the Art & Design department at UW-Stout.
• Retouched images for student showcases (i.e. industrial design portfolios).
• Labeled CD/DVD for archiving.
• Ran large-format prints for banners, etc, and ran print diagnostics.
• Occasionally did photography assignments for the school (such as speaking events).
• Video editor for instructional lectures that I also filmed with a small crew.
• Selected videographer for monthly televised president meetings with board of directors.
September 2008 - September 2009 Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

Education

University Of Wisconsin-Stout

BFA (concentration in painting)

Received Bachelor of Fine-Arts Degree with a concentration in painting.
September 2009 - December 2010 Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

Spring Arbor Universtity

General education and art classes
September 2008 - March 2009 Spring Arbor, Michigan, United States

Riverland Community College

Associates Degree

Received Associates Degree.
September 2005 - March 2007 Austin, Minnesota, United States

Skills

Photomatix, Adobe Lightroom 5, Adobe Photoshop CS6, CSS, Image Manipulation, Internet Marketing, SEO, Social Media Marketing, WordPress,

Magazine Publications

2010 - Prothosmedia Magazine – Image series published for the theme of Domestic Violence & Interracial Relationships
2009 - Wisconsin West Magazine – Live Concert Images published for the band Quinn Elizabeth.
2008 - 28: Journal of Art & Writing – Image “Tattoo” was featured in the Annual Journal for Spring Arbor University (Spring Arbor, MI)

Book Publications

2010 - Best Photography of 2010 – Image “Drowning in Oxygen” published as Honorable Mention (top 8%) for the Photographer’s Forum Magazine.

Album Design

2010 - Created CD cover & album artwork for the bands Right to Arm Bears and Spruce Leaves. 2009 Serrated Records – Created CD artwork/album cover/layout for the band Now Until the Hour.

Exhibitions

2010 - Group Show – Gallery 209 – “Even Nostalgia Isn’t as Good as it Used to be” (Menomonie, WI)
2009 Solo Show – Acoustic Cafe (Menomonie, WI) 2008 Solo Show – Seoul Salon (St. Paul, MN)