Kara is a classically trained photographer and freelance Art Director. Having a degree in photo from the University of Georgia, she’s brought to life an extensive knowledge ranging from digital, film and collodian processes. She then naturally expanded into commercial design and fabrication. Kara has had the privilege to work not only within the framed image but also the curation of the page it lives in.
Kara is a Freelance Art Director, Photographer and Stylist available for hire.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Photographer, Photo Archival/Editing, Interior Design, Consultant
Downtown Deli and Café, Auburn, NY May 2014 - Current
· Coordinate shoots, manage teams and complete images, proposals and budgeting on a deadline
· Freelance work for Grant Ave development and partners
Art Director, Photo Editor
Revolver Pictures, New York, NY Nov. 2013 - Current
· Coordinate and manage shoots, art buying and working with branded content
· Manage online images and website
Art Director
Red Envelope, New York, NY / San Diego, CA Sept. 2013 – Sept. 2013
· Coordinated locations, teams and content for commercial spot
Art Department Associate
Nightscape Movie, Los Angeles, CA May 2009 – Sept. 2009
· Designed and fabricated props for feature length film
Photographer/ Art Director
Baby Eggi, Venice, CA June 2009 – June 2009
· Managed photo shoot for web and print content on summer/fall clothing line
Photographer/ Prop Stylist
Voyageur Press and MBI Publishing, Los Angeles, CA May 2010 – Sept. 2010
· Managed photo shoots, editing and images for Surfing Handbook publication
Photographer/ Production Designer
Warner Publishing, Hollywood, CA Jan. 2008- Feb. 2008
· Managed photo shoot and branded content for “Audra Mae EP” and “Sons of Anarchy Single”
Customer Service Representative
A&I Photographic Lab, Santa Monica/Hollywood, CA Jan. 2007- Aug. 2007
· Worked directly with clients on orders from intake to completion
Executive Assistant
Samys Camera, Venice, CA May 2006- Jan. 2007
· Managed schedule, meetings, clients and inventory for the President of the Pro Video dept.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Registered Nurse
Pride Health, New York, NY Sept. 2014- Current
· Manage inoculation clinics in the field on a per diem basis
Registered Nurse
Annette McGuinness, New York, NY Nov. 2013 - Current
· Coordinate schedules, time management, and education while promoting health and well being
EDUCATION:
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelors of Arts, Fine Arts
Major: Photography
Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA Associates Degree, Nursing
Major: Nursing
EXPERIENCE: Exhibition & Curating
Berdhouse Gallery, Echo Park, CA Aug 2008 – Jan 2009
Gallery Assistant/ Sales Associate,
Alessi Gallery, West Hollywood, CA August 2008
Gallery Director
Exhibitions/Awards/Publications:
2009 Foam Magazine, featured photographer
2009 Stoked Mentoring, featured artist, Charity art Auction, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Polanoid, featured photographer, online publication
2009 Little Bit, Shareen Vintage Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Insight 51 Garage Artist, Gorilla! Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
2008-09 Insight 51, Featured Garage Artist, Los Angeles, CA
2008 Featured Artist/Interview, RMX, Sonido Libre Radio Station/TV series for web, D.F, Mexico
2008 Organs/Organos, Levadura Gallery, La Roma, D.F., Mexico
2008 Ready-Made Spaces, Roma Billar, La Roma, D.F., Mexico
2007 Good Cholesterol, The Artery Gallery, Newport Beach, CA
2006 Free Association, Lamar Dodd Art Gallery, Athens, GA
2004 Cuba Si, Lamar Dodd Art Gallery, Athens, GA