Anna Christine Walker
100 Bent Tree Trail. • Matthews, NC 28104 • 919. 522. 2584 • ac_walker@hotmail.com


Objective

To obtain an internship where I can refine my photography skills and learn the business of working as a professional photographer.


Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro- Greensboro, NC
B.F.A. Design, May 2000, Photography concentration
University of Oulu, Finland
Fall/ Winter 1999
Randolph Community College- Asheboro, NC
Associates Degree in Photojournalism expected August 2006

Professional History

The Charlotte Observer- Charlotte, NC
October-December 2005- Photojournalism intern; had daily assignments and began working in multimedia
Photo Specialties- Chapel Hill, NC
Sept. 2002- present- College event photographer using film and digital 35mm systems
Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals- Raleigh, NC
April- August 2004- Adoption Counselor- oversaw shelter operations;
completed adoption processes; assisted in vaccinations of animals
Everyday Expressions- Raleigh, NC
August 2003- Jan. 2004- Portrait Photographer- used a portable digital studio to photograph young children in daycares and schools
Lifetouch Portrait Studios- Burlington and Raleigh, NC
May 2002- Sept. 2003- Portrait Photographer- photographed in public and private schools; studio portraits of seniors with medium format

Experience/ Skills

Digital Imaging- knowledge and use of Nikon DIX, DIH, D1, Canon 10D,
Mac and PC platforms- Photoshop CS2, CS and 7, InDesign, GoLive; Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
Photographic Equipment- proficiency in small, medium and large format
camera systems; Nikon, Agfa, and Imacon scanners; Nikon and Vuescan software; Color and B&W film and print processing; proficiency in object and portrait lighting using strobe and studio lighting

Acheivements

• Brochure Photos, Emerald Pointe Water Park, 2005
• Silver Jubilee Scholarship -Randolph Community College, 2005
• Student Exhibition, Randolph Arts Guild, 2004-5
• Band CD and website for Rise and Palaver, 2003-4
• Photography Show, McIver Gallery, 2002
• Center for Creative Arts Faculty Exhibition, 2000

References

• Davie Hinshaw
Picture Desk Editor
The Charlotte Observer
600 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 358-6131
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com

• William Thompson
Department Head, Photojournalism
Randolph Community College
P.O. Box 1009
Asheboro, NC 27204
(336) 633-0285
wethompson@randolph.edu

• Chuck Egerton
Photography Program Head
Randolph Community College
P.O. Box 1009
Asheboro, NC 27204
(336) 633-0285
caegerton@randolph.edu

• Joel Friedman
Owner and Supervisor
Photo Specialties
P.O. Box 3600
Chapel Hill, NC 27515
(919) 967-9576