CV BIO

Personal Details:

Born Sydney, Australia, 1981.
Mob: 0778 778 0084
Email: rowan@vintagered.org
Website: www.rowanbutlerphoto.com
Nationality: Australian



Key Photography Experience to Date:

2008 - Present
Freelance Photographer
Retoucher
Assistant
Represented by Sarah Kaye.
Assisted Photographers of Note:
Nick Carman – Food
Polly Wreford – Interiors
Nick Cole – Fashion

2005 – 2008 Classic Pix Studios
Digital Technician
Photographer
Retoucher

2002 – 2005
Freelance Photographer
Weddings, Portraits, Fine Art

2003 – 2004
Photoshop Tutor
Perth Western Australia

2002 – 2004
Professional Photographic Lab Manager
Plaza Photographics
Perth, Western Australia


Education/Awards:

2004 Advanced Diploma in Photography
Perth Central College of TAFE
Australia
Ilford National Tertiary Awards – 1st & 2nd

2003 Diploma in Photography
Perth Central College of TAFE
Australia
Iris Student Portrait Awards – 1st
WA Young Artist Awards – 1st
Subiaco Photography Awards – 1st

2002 Certificate in Photography
Perth Central College of TAFE
Australia



Career To Date:

Digital Technician 2002- Present
- This position involves all postproduction work for shoots. Including all Digital or Film processing, profiling, retouching and providing the client with a finalised product ready for print. It also involves archiving and keeping detailed references and records for all shoots.

Photographer / Assistant Photographer.
- From Still Life Products to Location Portraiture, this position has allowed me to shoot or assist, working with a full range of 35mm / MF / 5x4 Cameras and both studio and location lighting equipment.

Freelance Photographger Worldwide 2002- Present
- My Freelance experience has taken me across many countries, including Australia, America and the U.K. Originally working in Events and PR. Photography, I have now moved into specialised weddings as well as exercising a healthy interest in Fine Art Photography.

Lab Manager 2002-2004
- Maintenance and Profiling of Equipment.
This included all C-41, E-6 processors, RA4 and CMYK Printers, 35mm and Medium Format Scanners.
- Customer and Staff Liaison
Providing professional quality services to a demanding and time driven clientele.
Managing and educating all staff members, to maintain a well equipped team.

Photoshop Tutor 2003-2004
- Teaching in a one on one or small group scenario, from beginner to Professional Refresher. This required an in depth knowledge of Photoshop, and associated software, as well as computer literacy between Macs and PC’S, and a good Teacher / Student relationship.