I have been training as a production coordinator.  This is an independent learning experience in which I’m currently working with celebrity photographer Cheryl Fox.  This is very exciting for me because the skills that I’ve learned at my BIS 401 course have given me the skills needed so that I may work freelance for this successful photographer. 

My goal is to start a photography craft and a company.  The photography medium in which I will excel will be advertising with a fashion emphasis. It has been very beneficial to work with Jonathan Mannion and Cheryl Fox.  Since working with Jonathan Mannion Photography I’ve learned about negative releases, negative archives, film production, photo set up, site management, and light meters to name a few.  It has been a valuable experience. 

My goal is also to have art showings with travel photos.  These images will speak volumes on the time and space in which the images were captured. So far, I have impressive photos from New York, St Tropez, Monaco, and Nigeria.  Those images will also be accompanied by a writing element.  My small company will one day soon begin accepting and recruiting clients after I complete at least two courses at the International Center of Photography in New York by summer 2008. 

Skills Needed:

·        Study the craft 

·        Begin my photography portfolio

·        Study the business

·        Spend quality time with photography mentors

·        Sales and marketing to obtain clients

·        Finding and winning photography grants