Hi, I’m Elsie Lilian Farmer, a Tucson-based photographer and educator. I earned a BA in Studio Art with a Photography Emphasis and a Italian Studies minor from the University of Arizona. I split my time between freelance photography work and hands-on roles at UA's Digital Printing Studio, where I oversee equipment, supervise shoots, and help students and clients prepare print files and navigate digital formats. I also teach English in Milan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and have exhibited fine art photography at Tucson venues. My practice spans portrait and event photography, color-managed printing, and studio lighting. I value collaboration, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge with others.

Elsie Lilian Farmer

Hi, I’m Elsie Lilian Farmer, a Tucson-based photographer and educator. I earned a BA in Studio Art with a Photography Emphasis and a Italian Studies minor from the University of Arizona. I split my time between freelance photography work and hands-on roles at UA's Digital Printing Studio, where I oversee equipment, supervise shoots, and help students and clients prepare print files and navigate digital formats. I also teach English in Milan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and have exhibited fine art photography at Tucson venues. My practice spans portrait and event photography, color-managed printing, and studio lighting. I value collaboration, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge with others.

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Hi, I’m Elsie Lilian Farmer, a Tucson-based photographer and educator. I earned a BA in Studio Art with a Photography Emphasis and a Italian Studies minor from the University of Arizona. I split my time between freelance photography work and hands-on roles at UA’s Digital Printing Studio, where I oversee equipment, supervise shoots, and help students and clients prepare print files and navigate digital formats.

I also teach English in Milan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and have exhibited fine art photography at Tucson venues. My practice spans portrait and event photography, color-managed printing, and studio lighting. I value collaboration, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge with others.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Studio Assistant at University of Arizona Digital Printing and Photography Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Oversaw and cared for all equipment and hardware; oversaw shoots and tutored university students and other customers on proper care for different photographic equipment; handled printing jobs on fabrics and papers, operated and taught customers how to prepare files for print and navigate different digital formats; managed the physical side of printing (printer care, loading fabrics and paper, operating the printers themselves); worked one-on-one with clients to satisfy their individual printing needs and solve their problems.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Produced professional portraits and event photography for 30+ clients; exhibited fine art photography in several renowned Tucson venues; work featured in private collections, marketing materials, and yearbooks; experience producing fine art prints for professional artists and university studios.
English Teacher at SITE Internship Program – Milan, Italy
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Teaching English to middle and high school students in both English and Italian; internship program for Italian Studies majors and minors directly out of university.
Studio Assistant / Digital Printing Studio Technician at University of Arizona - Digital Printing Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Oversaw and cared for equipment; supervised shoots; taught University of Arizona students and clients proper care for photographic equipment; handled printing jobs on various fabrics and papers; operated printers; assisted customers with print preprocessing; guided them in printing processes; ensured print quality; provided problem solving; trained customers on preparing files for print and navigating different digital formats.
English Teacher at Milan, Italy – SITE Internship Program
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Teaching English to middle and high school students in both English and Italian as part of an internship program for Italian Studies majors/minors directly out of university; gained cross-cultural teaching experience.

Education

B.A. in Studio Art – Photography Emphasis (Minor in Italian Studies) at University of Arizona
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Olympia High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art – Photography Emphasis; Minor in Italian Studies at University of Arizona
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Olympia High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other