Julien Tomasello

Art & Photography Editor. Photo & Picture Researcher. Visual Artist

San Francisco, CA, USA
ABOUT:

New York Times best-selling and Society of Publication Designers award-winning Art & Photography Editor and Author for magazine and book publishers + Art Educator (K-12, University, and Special Populations) with an MAT in Visual Art Education from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia + Multidisciplinary Artist with an MFA from Tufts University and The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

EXPERTISE:

2D, 3D, and Mixed Media Studio Methods
K-12 & Special Populations Art Curriculum Design and Lesson Instruction

Gallery, Studio, and Art Classroom Management
Exhibition Development and Production

Photography & Illustration Art Direction
Studio & International-Location Photo Shoot Production
Art & Photography Research & Licensing
Editorial Research & Copy Writing

Work Experience

Chronicle Books

Picture Editor [Contract]

COMPANY: American publisher of Art & Design, Pop Culture, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Fiction, and Kids & Teens Books.

PUBLISHED BOOKS:
June 2021. Queer Icons and Their Cats
Authors: Alison Nastasi and P.J. Nastasi. Picture Editor: Julien Tomasello

September 2019. Seasons of the Moon
Author: Michael Carabetta, Picture Editor: Julien Tomasello

March 2018. Writers and Their Cats
​Author: Alison Nastasi, Picture Editor: Julien Tomasello

​May 2017. Words to Ride By
Author: Michael Carabetta, Picture Editor: Julien Tomasello

March 2016. Why Boys Need Parents
Author: Alex Beckerman, Picture Editor: Julien Tomasello

November 2015. ART + FASHION: Collaborations & Connections Between Icons
Co-Author: E.P. Cutler, Co-Author & Picture Editor: Julien Tomasello

September 2014. PANTONE on Fashion: A Century of Color in Design
Color Expert: Leatrice Eiseman, Writer: E.P. Cutler, Picture Editor: Julien Tomasello.
New York Times 'Best-Seller'
September 2014 - Present California, United States

Metrocorp Publishing

Contributing Photo Editor, Philadelphia & Philadelphia Wedding

COMPANY: MetroCorp, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based, media company that publishes lifestyle magazines in the United States to include Philadelphia, Philadelphia Wedding, and Boston magazines.

DUTIES: During restructuring of Photography Department, contributed photo shoot production and picture research of fashion, food, wedding, entertainment, and reportage imagery for Philadelphia and Philadelphia Wedding magazines. Maintained Art Tracker Excel spreadsheets, and managed daily duties of 2 photography department interns.
March 2013 - May 2013 Pennsylvania, United States

Ink Global

Photo Editor, Hemispheres & GO Magazines

COMPANY: Ink is the world’s leading publisher of in-flight media, producing 35 magazines in 20 languages from 4 international offices.

DUTIES: Collaborating with Editor-In-Chiefs and Art Directors, executed photo shoot art direction & production, and picture research & licensing of destination-specific travel, fashion, food, and arts & entertainment content for 2 monthly in-flight magazines.
September 2012 - January 2013 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Sherman's Travel Media, LLC.

Photo Editor, Smart Luxury Travel Magazine

BRAND: Smart Luxury Travel (nee' Sherman's Travel Magazine) was a bi-monthly, international travel magazine serving 250,000 U.S. subscribers seeking luxury and value in worldwide travel. The magazine ceased publication in February, 2011.

DUTIES: Directed international photo shoot production, photo research, & illustration for cover, 100+ editorial pages, and online content per issue. Expanded talent and production resources through portfolio reviews, studio and gallery visits, art fair attendance, and industry outreach. Served as Art Department Manager executing administrative, financial, and archival duties within the department. Hired, trained, and supervised freelance photo assistants and interns.
April 2008 - February 2011 New York, United States

Here/Regent Media, Inc.

Photo Editor/Assoc. Photo Editor/Photo Dept. Intern, OUT Magazine

BRAND: OUT is the world's highest-circulating, gay-men's fashion, arts & entertainment, and lifestyle brand via OUT magazine and OUT.com.

DUTIES: Produced and art directed Fashion, Beauty, Entertainment, Lifestyle, & Reportage photo shoots for front, well, & back-of-book pages. Led photo research & licensing. Coordinated post production of visuals. Performed color proof corrections and image archiving. Tracked art department expenses and processed invoices. Trained and supervised Photo Interns.
April 2003 - March 2008 New York, United States

Bernard Toale Gallery

Gallery Director

GALLERY: The Bernard Toale Gallery is Boston's leading, contemporary-art gallery exhibiting international emerging and mid-career artists across all media.

DUTIES: Co-curated and produced approximately eleven exhibitions per season. Coordinated gallery events and participation in outside exhibitions, art fairs, auctions, & First Fridays. Created press and visual media. Managed shipping, receiving, consignments, visual archives, and artist files. Trained and supervised Gallery Assistants and Interns.
March 2000 - April 2003 Massachusetts, United States

Education

University Of The Arts

M.A.T in Visual Art Education (K-12)

2016-2017 Hannah Amgott Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Delaware Valley Education Consortium.

April 2015 - May 2017 Pennsylvania, United States

School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston

MFA, Sculpture / Mixed Media

Fall 1997, 1998 Graduate Teaching Assistant in Sculpture.
September 1996 - May 1999 Massachusetts, United States

Monmouth University

BA, Studio Art & Art History - Magna Cum Laude

1996 Creativity Award (Fine Art Department Commencement Award).
January 1994 - May 1996 New Jersey, United States

Parsons The New School For Design

BFA program, Fine Arts

September 1990 - December 1992 New York, United States

Languages

Spanish (Conversational),
English (Native),

Awards

Delaware Valley Education Consortium

2016-2017 Hannah Amgott Memorial Scholarship Award

2016

New York Times

Best Sellers LIst - Fashion, Manners, & Customs [October 2014]

2014

Society Of Publication Designers (SPD)

PUB 44, Merit Award (Photo)

2009

Skills

Art Research, Collage, Copy Writing, Editorial Research, Illustration, Mixed-Media Collage, Photo Editing, Photo Licensing, Photo Research, Photo Shoot Production, Photo Shop, Photography Art Direction, Picture Editing, Picture Licesning, Picture Research,