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Education
School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography
Personal Statement
The adventures that I have experienced have developed me into an optimistic, empathetic and cheerful person. I believe that happiness is a crucial part of living a successful life, and I have found that my joy and laughter flow quite easily from myself and onto others. I am extremely flexible and adjust easily in any situation, finding comfort in the unknown. I am happiest when given the opportunity to work with new people, and I strive to help humanity in any way that I can.
Program and Product Knowledge
Part 107 Licensed, Canon professional products including 5D Mark ii and L lenses, DJI Mavic Drone, black and white and color film scanning and processing, Adobe Suite programs such as Photoshop and inDesign, I am familiar with both Mac and Windows computers, basic HTML, along with Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel.
Work Experience
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Self Employed Photographer - Debra Reyes Photography LLC - May 2023 - Current
Real Estate Photographer -March 2021 - April 2023
Redfin - Denver, CO​
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Real Estate Photographer & Virtual Reality Specialist - January 2018 - February 2021
Walkthrough - Denver, CO​
SXSW Photo Crew - March 2018- Present
South By Southwest Music, Film, Interactive & Education Festival - Austin, TX
As a part of the photo crew I am assigned for various events throughout the 2 week festival - I have shot everything from art installations, yoga classes, astronauts, film makers, celebrities, massive crowds, intimate shows, and everything in between.
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Product Photographer - July 2018 - March 2019
Bernard Watch Co. - Austin, TX​​​
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Lead Photographer - July 2017 - Nov 2017
Everything But The House - Austin, Tx
Chief Photographer, Graphic Designer & Sales Associate - Aug 2015 - July 2016
Wrights Indian Art Gallery - Albuquerque, NM
Documentary Photographer - Aug 2013 - May 2015
Brooklyn Museum - Brooklyn,NY​
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Volunteer Work
Operation Smile
For the past 12 years, I have been deeply involved in this organization. Operation Smile strives to change the lives of those born with facial deformities around the world by providing them with free reconstructive surgeries. Alongside my peers, I have helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for patients receiving these surgeries around the world. I now hold a permanent position as a Patient Imaging Technician, and attend international medical missions about 2 times a year.
Patient Imaging Technician & Volunteer - Aug 2005 - Present
Operation Smile - Virginia Beach, VA
Capture and organize standardized technical medical images from all of our patients during screening, surgery, one week, and extended post ops (six months, one year follow-ups) using the guidelines and protocol maintained by the organization.
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Shows
SVA Senior Photography Show, "TBA". New York, NY. April 20 - May 14, 2015
SVA Senior Photography Show, "Fruit Salad". New York, NY. April 20 - May 14, 2015
SVA Fine Arts Solo Silkscreen Show. New York, NY. April 2014
The Body Show. Brooklyn, NY. February 2014
Broadway Gallery February Global Projects . New York, NY. February 2014
Greenpoint Gallery's First Fall Salon Show. Brooklyn, NY. September 2013
Print Publications
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Visual Opinion- Graduation Issue. School of Visual Arts magazine. May, 2015.
SXSW - Published both online and in print
Visual Opinion- Imaginary Lines. School of Visual Arts magazine. March, 2015.
Henry Street Settlement 2015-2016 Calendar.
Various Brooklyn Museum publications on the web and in print.
New Mexico Magazine - Various Ads 2015 - Present
Native Peoples Magazine - Various Ads 2015 -2016
Albuquerque Theatre Guild - Various Ads 2015
Albuquerque The Magazine - Various Ads for Wright's Indian Art & Lilly Barrack. 2015 - Present
Various Billboards in Albuquerque, NM for Lilly Barrack. 2016
Web Publications
Brooklyn Museum, brooklynmuseum.com, Various Ads. September, 2013 - Present.
Henry Street Settlement, www.henrystreet.org, Various Ads. September 2013 - Present.
The New York Times, nytimes.com, http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/13/arts/spare-times-for-children-listings-for-nov-13-19.html?_r=0 , November 12, 2015.
Forbes, http://www.forbes.com/sites/lynndouglass/2013/11/15/lena-dunham-and-her-mom-win-artsaward-together/#6ce7868b5bfb , November 15, 2013.
AM New York,
http://www.amny.com/lifestyle/on-the-kids-lit-scene-with-the-children-s-book-fair-1.9600554 , November 15, 2014.
Awards
The School of Visual Arts Rhodes Family Award for Outstanding Achievement in Photography, 2015
The Rhodes Family Award for Outstanding Students is given annually to Bachelors degree candidates who, in the opinion of the faculty and department chair, express qualities of excellence that call for special recognition.
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