This document provides a summary of Matthew Albanese's professional experience as a photographer. It details his past roles shooting product photography for Barneys New York and Thrillist Media Group, as well as experience creating intricate dioramas and photographs for his "Strange Worlds" series. Albanese has over 15 years of experience in photography, post-production, and visual merchandising. He is seeking new opportunities that leverage his skills in still life, on-figure, and creative photography.

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