1.
MATTHEW
ALBANESE
143
Glen
Avenue
Midland
Park,
NJ
07432
201.693.2115
albanesematthew@yahoo.com
www.matthewalbanese.com
Summary
Detail
driven,
creative,
committed,
and
team
oriented
photographer
with
extensive
studio
experience
specializing
in
high-­‐end
tabletop
stills
and
on-­‐figure
shooting
is
looking
forward
to
new
challenges
in
the
New
York/New
Jersey
area.
Professional
Experience
Photographer/Integrated
Marketing
Thrillist
Media
Group
October
2014-­‐
May
2015
• Produce
custom
imagery
for
all
brands
and
clients
in
the
Thrillist
group.
• Conceptualize
and
execute
custom
commercial
content
that
is
consistent
with
both
the
Thrillist
and
sponsored
client
culture.
• Produce
still
life
and
promotional
photography
along
a
wide
array
of
styles
and
concepts
• Part
of
a
team
responsible
for
all
editorial,
advertising,
promotional,
and
event
photography
Web
Photographer
Barneys
New
York
June
2010
–
October
2014
• Worked
alongside
stylists
in
a
studio
environment
where
teamwork
and
strong
communication
skills
are
key
• Took
digital
images
of
high
end
products
for
Barneys.com
• Ensured
that
all
products
are
lit
correctly,
efficiently
and
creatively
• Responsible
for
immaculate
presentation
of
photographed
materials
• Specialized
in
photography
of
still
life,
model
and
creative
look
books
• Responsible
for
digital
work
flows
and
file
management
according
to
BNY
standards
• Shared
responsibility
for
photo
studio
workspace
and
equipment
as
part
of
the
photo
team
• Completed
special
projects
as
needed
both
on-­‐site
and
off-­‐site
• Prepared
and
styled
basic
tabletop
sets
unassisted
Creator
of
the
“Strange
Worlds”
Series
Matthew
Albanese
January
2008
–
Present
• Constructed
small-­‐scale
meticulously
detailed
dioramas
to
later
be
photographed
• Utilized
an
array
extremely
sophisticated
and
self-­‐established
tabletop
lighting
techniques

2.
MATTHEW
ALBANESE
143
Glen
Avenue
Midland
Park,
NJ
07432
201.693.2115
albanesematthew@yahoo.com
www.matthewalbanese.com
• Effectively
managed
multiple
social
media
channels
to
promote
my
work
on
a
global
scale
• Contributed
to
premiere
online
and
printed
publications
around
the
world
• Professionally
published
monograph
(Strange
Worlds)
• Exhibited
internationally
Photographer
Assistant
&
Retoucher
Amiaga
Architectural
Photographers
January
2007
–
January
2010
• Responsible
for
styling
and
photographing
various
corporate
properties
and
architectural
projects
in
the
NY
metro
area
• Experienced
in
shooting
interiors,
exteriors,
aerials,
and
in
studio
• Utilized
post-­‐production
knowledge
and
techniques
to
predict
and
troubleshoot
in
all
shooting
conditions
• Responsible
for
researching,
developing
and
maintaining
cutting
edge
digital
workflows
• Assisted
and
spearheaded
large-­‐scale
photography,
documentary,
creative,
and
illustrative
projects
• Responsible
for
maintaining
and
tracking
a
comprehensive
catalog
of
digital
files
contained
in
the
client
database
NY
District
Visual
Stylist
GAP
Inc.
November
2006
–
January
2008
• Responsible
for
all
aspects
of
the
store's
interior
visual
presentation
• Lead
multiple
stores
in
displaying
merchandise
based
on
business
needs
and
seasonal
rollouts
• Worked
closely
with
district
and
store
management
team
to
ensure
brand
consistency
• Developed
a
skill
for
styling
with
a
keen
attention
to
detail
Digital
Photographer
&
Editor
Sterling
Industrial
Services,
Inc.
June
2000
–
August
2007
• Scanned
and
manipulated
digital
images
for
online
publication
purposes
• Responsible
for
updating
product
images
• Created
graphic
designs,
logos
and
promotional
materials
for
various
corporate
clients
• Photographed,
edited
and
documented
merchandise
in
studio
for
online
sales

3.
MATTHEW
ALBANESE
143
Glen
Avenue
Midland
Park,
NJ
07432
201.693.2115
albanesematthew@yahoo.com
www.matthewalbanese.com
Internship
Christies
NY
June
2004
–
August
2004
• Assisted
catalogue
photographers
• Prepared
and
styled
sets
for
photo
shoots
• Worked
closely
with
photo
studio
team
• Responsible
for
styling
various
properties
prior
to
photo
session
• Responsible
for
preparing
photography
equipment
for
future
shoots
Education
Bachelor
of
Fine
Arts
SUNY
Purchase
School
of
Art
&
Design
September
2001 – May
2005
Concentration:
Photography
GPA:
3.5
Skills
• Capture
One
&
Photoshop
Software
• Digital
SLR
camera
systems
• Camera
RAW
Digital
Processes
• MAC
&
PC
Operating
Systems
• Pro
Photo
Studio
Lighting
Systems