I have experience in a variety types of photography, including but not limited to: fashion, editorial, food, catalog, and events.

Although I'm a photographer, I also had jewelry/metalsmith training for about 2 years. Build and maintain my own website. I love travel, making images of our earth; The people, and lives that lives on it.

Interests

• Fashion
• Jewellery
• Photography

Resume

http://www.liography.com

Objective:
A still photography position in a fun, inspiring and creative environment.

Regarding my landscape works:

Our surroundings are affected by the smallest change. Sunlight escaping through a small crack between branches illuminates an area unexpectedly. The lack of the same sunlight changes the mood of an area entirely. How nature moves and changes is sporadic and unending. I find joy and inspiration in many of these subtle moments; I capture them so others can see and appreciate them for what they are - the beauty of nature. I hope that by seeing the world in its untouched state, and sometimes through the cityscape that we worked so hard to create, my photographs will encourage my viewers to remember to take care of the planet we live on.

Work Experience:

2009-Present Contract Photographer
Contract photographer for photographing youth sports teams and leagues in the Greater Chicago area.

2004-Present Freelance Wedding Photographer
Incorporate studio and documentary-style photography, photographing bridal portraits and weddings, using highly controlled lighting (strobes and on-camera flash). Confidently handle assignments under extreme pressure.

2008 Texas Siamese Cat Rescue – Volunteer Photographer
Photographing and presenting cats to be adopted in an interesting and creative manner. The rescue center reported a significant increase in adoption volume from the impact of my photography service.

2004-2008 Assistant Photographer – Public Relations and Marketing, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Photographing all major campus activities, including but not limited to: VIP events, editorial assignments, portraits, sports, and stock imageries, to be published for various official university publications (both printed or on the web); Photographing both formal and informal portrait requests (in studio and on location); Maintaining film and digital photography archives, RAW image conversion and customer service.

2004 Staff Photographer – North Texas Daily Newspaper, Denton, TX
Photographing various events around campus and in Denton area. Color correcting and editing images to be published in the newspaper.

1999 Writer – WWW.8080.NET – Nanjing, PR China
Responsible for daily computer hardware reviews and news updates.

Education:
2003–2008 University of North Texas, Denton, TX, Bachelors of Fine Arts (Studio Art – Photography) from College of Visual Arts and Design (3.1 GPA)
2 years training in metal-smithing and jewelry design

Skills:
Bilingual, fluent in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English
Extensive knowledge of Nikon and Canon Digital SLR Cameras, and digital RAW workflow. Also proficient in using 35mm, Medium Format and Large Format Cameras.
Extensive knowledge in studio strobe lighting both indoors and outdoors.
Ability to process Black & White film, extensive knowledge in color negative film and black & white film printing.
Ability to work with alternative photographic processing methods such as Van Dyke, Cyanotype, Palladium and Platinum printing.
High proficiency with Adobe Photoshop CS4, Lightroom, Dreamweaver CS4, CaptureOne, Microsoft Word 2007, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work in a color managed environment, able to color profile LCD or CRT displays and color correct using industry standard colorimeter.

Activities, Honors and Awards:
Finalist - Best of College Photography 2009
“Perceived” – 2008 BFA Photography Exhibition [Dec 2008]
Dean’s List for Spring 2008 Semester (3.80GPA) - University of North Texas [Oct 2008]
2nd Place – Texas Parks & Wildlife Services’ Nature Photo Contest [Apr 2008]
Volunteer – FotoFest, interpreter for visiting Chinese artists [Mar 2008]
Cover story – North Texan Magazine [Sep 2007]
Gallery Exhibition titled “Alone The Way” – University of North Texas Union Gallery [Apr-May 2007]
Deciduous Intent (Music Group) Music CD Cover Art [Sep 2006]
Volunteer – FotoFest, Translated Chinese articles [Mar 2006]
Homepage featured multimedia article, University of North Texas – Trip to China [June 2006]
College Division Scholarship winner - North American Nature Photography Association(NANPA) [Feb 2006]
Freelance editorial assignment for MetalSmith magazine [May 2005]
Volunteer photo submission - Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife Services
Outstanding student major in Visual Art - University of North Texas Yearbook[Feb 2005)
Outstanding Student Employee – University of North Texas [Dec 2004]
State of Texas - Texas Music Directory - Official cover photograph [Year of 2004]
Young Americano Photography Competition, High School Prize. Winning piece has been exhibited at Museum of Fine Arts Houston. [July 2003]
Texas State Board Of Education, Educational Excellence - Honored student, and Recipient of “Texas Scholar” scholarship funds ($15,000)

Company

Li Fan Photography

School

School of Visual Arts, University of North Texas, USA