Roger Duncan is a freelance photographer and photojournalist based in Bath, Maine. He has 20 years of experience photographing for news agencies across New England and Nevada. Duncan also works as an instructor and has military experience as a combat photographer deployed to Africa. He owns a full digital photography studio and specializes in portraits, events and corporate work.

1. Roger S. Duncan
1051 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
h. (207) - 443 - 9665
c. (207) - 907 - 5925
E-Mail: roger@rogerduncanphoto.com
Web Site: www.rogerduncanphoto.com
Archive: http://pa.photoshelter.com/user/rogerduncanphoto
Freelance
Freelance Photographer & Reporter Maine and Nev.
Photograph and write for regional, state and national news agencies. Provide creative imagery and
portraiture for events, weddings, and corporate clients. Own and operate full digital production studio. News
clients include: The Associated Press, The Forecaster, Port City Life, Casco Bay Weekly, The Monument
News, MaineBiz, Wooden Boat, Maine Boats and Harbors, Reno News-Review, Sparks Tribune, Nevada
Appeal, Reno Gazette-Journal. June, 1998 - Present.
Instructor Bath, Maine
Developed curriculum and taught Bath Adult Education course in basic and advanced photography. Covered
all aspects of photography in 12-week session. Jan - March, 2007 Spring, and Fall, 2008.
Video Project Coordinator, Portland Harbor Museum S. Portland, Maine
Volunteer director of video documentary exploring the effects of the attacks of September 11, 2001 on
Portland Harbor. Managed schedule, interviewed subjects and edited project. May, 2002 - Sept., 2003.
Co-Author, The Cruising Guide to the New England Coast New England
Researched, co-authored and photo edited 700-page sailor’s travel guide covering coastal waters from St.
John, NB to New York City. On-location research conducted. Trade Show and public speaking engagements
presented. Published Aug., 2002. Marketing and research for next edition continue. June, 1999 - Present.
Military
Mass Communication Specialist, First Class, US Navy Reserve Various Locations
Assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Combat Camera Detachment, Norfolk. Currently
serving as Leading Petty Officer for six enlisted sailors eligible and ready to deploy worldwide. Responsible
for full digital production of documentary operational imagery; delivery via mobile satellite uplink to
Pentagon; digital production of formal studio portraiture. Promoted early due to advanced photographic
skills and leadership capacity. Promoted to current rank, June, 2007: Nov., 2000 - Present.
Combat Camera Photographer Africa
Deployed with elite documentary photo unit, Combat Camera, to Djibouti. Worked from air, ground and
sea to photograph all types of military operations in Africa by American and Coalition forces. Transmitted
1000+ captioned, news-ready, hi-res photos to Pentagon for Intelligence and Public Affairs purposes.
Published widely online and across military press network. Created online archive for Combat Camera
image distribution with web-based galleries using Portfolio Express and Dreamweaver. Feb. - Sept., 2006.
Operation New Horizons Haiti
Photographed Humanitarian Aid mission in Haiti as Annual Training. Award-winning images used widely
online and across military press network. Promoted to Petty Officer Second Class for exceptional work
with Combat Camera. Spring, 2005.
Operation Noble Eagle. NAS Brunswick, Maine
Activated for base security after terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Promoted to Petty Officer Third
Class for exceptional work as Security Patrolman. Sept., 2001 - June, 2003.

2. L.L.Bean Employment
Distribution Department Employee: Goods Moving Freeport, Maine
Licensed and Qualified in all facets of Freeport’s Distribution Department operations (CRC and OFC). Fork
Lift, Order Picker, Transstacker, Tugger, Power Pallet Jack. Cross Assigned to Quality Assurance
Inspector, Material Handler, Returns, Merch Prep Assessor as needed. Served as Internal Safety First
Responder (Goodheart), Stretch Break Leader, Department Safety Team member. 2003 - 2008.
Photography Instructor: Outdoor Discovery School Maine
Co-led and provided advanced photography instruction to groups of up to 20 adult guests on weekend trips
to Baxter State Park and aboard classic Windjammer in Penobscot Bay. Summer, 2005.
Communication Designer: Learning & Communication Portland, Maine
Photographed, designed and wrote for the Bean Bulletin, a weekly internal newsletter. Provided graphic
design for learning presentations. Shot video with Sony Mini DV on location for internal and external
audiences. Daily use of Photoshop, Pagemaker. Temp to cover a staff maternity leave. June - Oct., 2004.
Internships
Photography Intern, The Lima News Lima, Ohio
Shot sports, picture essays, daily news and features with digital camera. Photo stories included first state
execution in 30 years, documentaries on life in a women’s shelter, state basketball playoffs, photo essays
on dancing, state fairs. Daily circ.: 45,000. Jan. - May, 1999.
Photography Intern, The Monroe Evening News Monroe, Mich.
Photographed news, sports, features, fine art. Photo stories on immigrant coaches, high school crew
program. Managed toxic chemical workstation. Daily circ.: 30,000. Jan. - June, 1998.
City Year, Americorps Corps Member Chicago
Mentored, tutored and coached elementary school children from South Side. Documented Corps projects;
photos appeared in Chicago Tribune Magazine. Collaborated with housing companies to refurbish and
construct low income housing. Shot and printed photos of collection pieces for Chicago Historical Society.
Volunteered photography and writing to StreetWise, newspaper for the homeless. Sept., 1994 - June, 1995.
Education
University of New England Portland. Maine
Teacher Certification Program. Coursework towards state of Maine K-12 Art Certification. 2003-2004.
Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, Mo.
Master’s Candidate in Photojournalism. Photo edited weekly magazine: WeekEnd. Page Design Teaching
Assistant. Photographed daily for Columbia Missourian. Daily circ.: 10,000. Jan. - Dec., 1997.
Lawrence University Appleton, Wis.
BA in Studio Art with a concentration in Photography. Photo Editor: school newspaper, literary magazine.
Captain and Coach: Rowing Club. News Photo Internship: Oak Park, Ill. Sept., 1990 - June, 1994.
AFS Exchange Student Istanbul, Turkey
Attended classes while teaching English to sixth grade students. Editor: Yearbook. Sept., 1989 - June, 1990.
Computer Proficiency
Expert : Adobe Photoshop CS2, Photo Mechanic.
Skilled: Mac OSX and Windows, Pagemaker. Aperture.
Familiar: Quark, Microsoft Office, Portfolio Express, Dreamweaver, Avid.
Gallery Presentations
The Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Invitational Photography Show: Second Look, Fall, 2008.
The Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Juried Photography Show: Spring, 2008.
2006 Maine State Photography Show, Boothbay: Juried competition and exhibition. Spring, 2007
Curtis Library, Brunswick: Spring, 2006.
Maine Coffee Roasters, Yarmouth : Fall, 2005 - Spring, 2006.
The Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Juried Photography Show: Spring, 2003.

3. Awards
2nd Place Overall, Color: 2006 Boothbay Region Art Commission Maine State Photography Show.
Sailor of the Year, 2006: Combat Camera, Atlantic. For excellent results while deployed to Africa.
Joint Service Achievement Medal: Fall, 2006. For exceptional photography done in Africa.
Navy Achievement Medal, Spring , 2005. For exceptional photography and results in Haiti.
Navy Reserve Photographer of the Year, 2005: Overall: 3rd Place; Portrait: 1st & 2nd Places;
Picture Story: 1st Place; News: 2nd Place; Features: 2nd Place.
Outdoor Leadership Adventures
Instructor: L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School. Moose and Windjammer Photo Tours. Summer, 2005.
Guide: Country Walkers. Led walking tours of Boothbay and Camden. Summers, 1999 - 2004.
Bicycled across USA: Astoria, Ore. - Bethany Beach, Del. 4,100 miles. 81 days. Summer, 1996.
Sailed Canadian Coast: St. John, NF - Camden, Maine aboard 38’ Ketch Osprey. Fall, 1999 & 2000.
Head Coach: University of Chicago Crew. Lincoln Park Boat Club, Chicago. 1995 - 1996.
Certifications
Registered Maine Guide, State of Maine. Expires: Jan, 2012.
Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness Medical Associates. Expires: May, 2011.
Combat Life Saver, U.S. Army. Expires: August, 2009.
CPR: American Heart Association, Freeport Fire and Rescue. Expires: April, 2009.
References
Mr. Bruce Arnold, Senior Technical Advisor: Fujifilm.
E-mail : bruce.arnold@verizon.net
Phone: (508) - 867 - 2284
Mr. Arnold is a former studio photographer and now represents Fujifilm in the Northeast. He and I co-led
the L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School’s Photography Session aboard a windjammer in Penobscot Bay.
Roo Dunn, Executive Director, Chocolate Church Arts Center.
E-mail: roodunn@chocolatechurcharts.org
Phone: (207)-442-8637
Mr. Dunn manages all aspects of Bath’s local theater and gallery. Since 2007, I have provided professional
imagery and photographic services for him as a volunteer. He has been involved in non-profit management
of arts centers around the nation for 20 years.
Cmdr. Kathleen Hogan-Garrett, Officer-In-Charge
US Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Combat Camera Detachment, Norfolk: Reserve Component.
E-mail: khogangarrett@bellsouth.net
Phone: (704)-366-3986
Cmdr. Hogan-Garrett led my Navy Reserve unit from 2005-2008. She supervised me through my
deployment, advancement in rank, and my selection as Sailor of the Year and Leading Petty Officer for
the unit. She is a Public Affairs Officer with nearly 20 years experience in the Navy Reserve.
Mo Mehlsak, Editor, The Forecaster
E-mail: mmehlsak@theforecaster.net
Phone: (207) -781-3661 x 107
Mr. Mehlsak is one of Maine's best newspaper men. He's been a reporter, and editor in Southern Maine for
30 years. His four editions of The Forecaster cover 13 communities from Scarborough to Bath. I have
photographed news, sports and features as a freelancer since summer, 2005.