Amelia Coyle

Photographer

Santa Barbara, CA, USA
I am constantly driven by the concept of shedding light on a subject in order to reveal more than initially meets the eye. My work embodies contrasting elements that are eloquently intertwined in order to produce powerful and cohesive products.

Work Experience

Freelance Photography

Photographer

Advertising/Product
Studio Portraits
Beauty Portraits
Wedding/Engagement
Family Portraits
Fine Art
November 2009 - Present California, United States

Procore Technologies

Technical Writer

April 2017 - Present California, United States

Lazy Acres Market

Chalk Artist

Responsible for making hand drawn signs for the store, from bi-weekly special signs for departments to both temporary and permanent installations.
August 2015 - April 2017 California, United States

Lazy Acres Market

Natural Living Clerk

Customer Service + Sales

Specialist on a variety of natural products including vitamins, minerals, herbs and other alternative medicine supplements, as well as natural body care and cosmetics.
June 2008 - April 2017 California, United States

Santa Barbara City College

Photography Tutor

Photography tutor/teacher's aid for two on campus courses, Intro to Photography and Fine Art Photography, and online tutor for Intro to Photography, Intermediate Photography, and Advertising Illustration.
September 2014 - August 2015 California, United States

Santa Barbara City College

Intern for Photography Department

Chosen by head of photography department to be intern.

Scanning, editing images, preparing images for print, regular and large scale printing, selecting pieces for various displays, assisting with annual student showcase, assisting students with editing or printing, assisting with studio and check out operations
March 2011 - May 2011 California, United States

Education

California State University, Long Beach

BA in Studio Art: Graphic Design

Magna Cum Laude
August 2012 - May 2014 Long Beach, California, United States

Santa Barbara City College

AA in Applied Photography

AA in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities
Skills Competency Award: Photo Design
Graduation with Honors

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
President's Honor Roll
August 2009 - May 2012 Santa Barbara, California, United States

Awards

California State University Long Beach

President's Honor List

2014

California State University Long Beach

President's Honor List

2013

Santa Barbara City College

Outstanding Photography Student of the Year

2012

Santa Barbara City College

President's Honor Roll

2012

SOMA Showcase

Honorable Mention in Portraiture Photography

2011

Commission For SBCC President

1of 3 students chosen for art commission

2011

SOMA Showcase

1st Place in Experimental Photography

2010

Santa Barbara City College

President's Honor Roll

2010

Phi Theta Kappa

Honor Society

2010

Santa Barbara City College

President's Honor Roll

2009

Skills

Adobe Bridge, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Commercial Photography, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, Photography, Portrait Photography, Retouching, Adobe Lightroom, Advertising Design, Branding, Color Management, Editorial Design, Engagement Photography, Nikon, Packaging Design, Social Media, Studio Lighting , Typography, Wedding Design, Wedding Photography,

Interests

Art, Photography, Design, Music, Health, Nutrition, Natural and Alternative Medicine, Writing, Reading, Pilates and Soccer

References

Furnished upon request.