Stephen Hicks
Photographer
Ontario, CA, USA
305.771.1779
www.SJHphotographs.com
I am part of the next generation of photography professionals. I obtained my BFA from the Art Institute of Tampa in 2012.
I am a creative mind and dedicated worker driven by results and a passion for my art which has carried me from Michigan to Florida to California in pursuit of bettering my craft and finding the right fit for my skills and talents.
As are we all, I am a product of my past. I have gone to great lengths to forge a life that has and will teach me new skills and creative competences as well as enhancing my own talents.
I always seek to learn from those around me and those who have been in the field longer than myself; we never truly finish learning our art, but I would love to test myself by learning all I can.
I am a creative mind and dedicated worker driven by results and a passion for my art which has carried me from Michigan to Florida to California in pursuit of bettering my craft and finding the right fit for my skills and talents.
As are we all, I am a product of my past. I have gone to great lengths to forge a life that has and will teach me new skills and creative competences as well as enhancing my own talents.
I always seek to learn from those around me and those who have been in the field longer than myself; we never truly finish learning our art, but I would love to test myself by learning all I can.
Work Experience
Imstepf Studios
Intern
Assisted the photographer and studio crew by performing behind-the-scenes photography, some ideas for marketing, as well as routine studio maintenance/upkeep.
July 2013
- Present
Los Angeles, California, United States
Stephen Jay Photography
Freelance Photographer
Photographed clients, models, and products; retouched, edited, and/or manipulated images to client standard. Designed, coded, and produced personal portfolio website and promotional branding materials.
May 2010
- Present
California, United States
ASPIRE
Intern
Assists in the shooting and editing of images as well as general studio upkeep and email marketing.
September 2012
- December 2012
Tampa, Florida, United States
The Art Institute Of Tampa
Open House Photographer
Photographed prospective students on a green-screen, inserted the image of the student into a faux magazine cover, and printed as a keepsake to take home with them.
July 2010
- December 2012
Tampa, Florida, United States
The Art Institute Of Tampa
Equipment Cage Worker
Filled orders for prints ranging from black and white copies to high quality photo to large format posters.
Rented out professional-grade equipment to students.
Setup for Open House events.
Performed minor tech-support for students and faculty.
Rented out professional-grade equipment to students.
Setup for Open House events.
Performed minor tech-support for students and faculty.
May 2011
- December 2012
Tampa, Florida, United States
Timeless Image Photography
Background Editor
Hired to work during school portrait season for k-12 to replace a green-screen background with the students choice. Also performed minor retouching.
September 2008
- November 2008
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Education
The Art Institute Of Tampa
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Photography
July 2009
- December 2012
Tampa, Florida, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Skills
Adobe Acrobat Professional,
Adobe Bridge,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop,
CSS,
Digital Photography,
Film Photography,
HTML Coding,
Mac Platform,
Microsoft Office Suite,
Photo Manipulation,
Portrait Photography,
Studio Lighting,
Web Design,
Windows OS,
Architectural Photography,
Camera Raw,
Darkroom,
Fashion Photography,
Good With People,
Nature Photography,
Product Photography,
Recognition
Exhibited at the International House of Boba. (2012)
Exhibited at Muvico in Centro Ybor, in Tampa, FL. for the Art Institute of Tampa's student work show. (2012)
Created images used in websites of other professionals (2012)
Published book of images for sale on Blurb.com (2011)
Auctioned off printed work at the International House of Boba in Tampa, Fl. (2011)
Exhibited work at the International House of Boba in Tampa, Fl. (2010, 2011)
Exhibited work at the Art Institute of Tampa's F8* Student Showcase (2010)
Won Honorable Mention in the Allen Newton Photography Contest (2009)
Exhibited work at the Traverse Area District Library in Traverse City, MI. (2009)
Exhibited work at the Cuppa Joe Warehouse in Traverse City, MI. (2009)
Work published in the Traverse City Record Eagle Newspaper (2008)
Exhibited at Muvico in Centro Ybor, in Tampa, FL. for the Art Institute of Tampa's student work show. (2012)
Created images used in websites of other professionals (2012)
Published book of images for sale on Blurb.com (2011)
Auctioned off printed work at the International House of Boba in Tampa, Fl. (2011)
Exhibited work at the International House of Boba in Tampa, Fl. (2010, 2011)
Exhibited work at the Art Institute of Tampa's F8* Student Showcase (2010)
Won Honorable Mention in the Allen Newton Photography Contest (2009)
Exhibited work at the Traverse Area District Library in Traverse City, MI. (2009)
Exhibited work at the Cuppa Joe Warehouse in Traverse City, MI. (2009)
Work published in the Traverse City Record Eagle Newspaper (2008)