I am a high-caliber professional photographer with over a decade of experience at the pinnacle of the international film festival circuit. I specialize in capturing high-stakes red carpets, A-list portraits, and live cinema events for global audiences. I deliver brand-aligned, publication-ready assets for the world’s leading entertainment and news outlets.…

Colleen Sturtevant

I am a high-caliber professional photographer with over a decade of experience at the pinnacle of the international film festival circuit. I specialize in capturing high-stakes red carpets, A-list portraits, and live cinema events for global audiences. I deliver brand-aligned, publication-ready assets for the world’s leading entertainment and news outlets.…

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I am a high-caliber professional photographer with over a decade of experience at the pinnacle of the international film festival circuit.

I specialize in capturing high-stakes red carpets, A-list portraits, and live cinema events for global audiences. I deliver brand-aligned, publication-ready assets for the world’s leading entertainment and news outlets.

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Official House Photographer at New York Film Festival (Film at Lincoln Center)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Lead high-pressure event coverage for North America’s premier film festival, directing talent and executives during red carpets and exclusive sessions. Featured talent included Martin Scorsese, Cate Blanchett, Pedro Almodóvar, Zendaya, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Ethan Hawke. Manage end-to-end digital asset workflows and deliver high-res assets within 2-hour windows for global press distribution via PhotoShelter.
Red Carpet Photographer at Venice Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - Present
Executed international red carpet coverage for world premieres; provided editorial imagery for global archival use via Wikiportraits. Featured Talent: Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Documented Closing Night Awards Ceremony within the historic theater setting, ensuring technical precision in complex lighting environments.
Red Carpet Photographer at Sundance Film Festival
January 1, 2026 - Present
Location: Park City, UT. Captured major release red carpets and high-profile panels, maintaining visual consistency across outdoor and indoor venue lighting. Featured Talent: Jenna Ortega, Chris Pine, Richard Linklater, Natalie Portman, David Duchovny, and Olivia Wilde.
House Photographer at DOC NYC
January 1, 2023 - Present
Execute comprehensive event documentation for the largest documentary film festival in the U.S., including Q&As, step-and-repeats, and filmmaker portraits.
Red Carpet & Event Photographer at International Circuit: Tribeca, Woodstock, African Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema
January 1, 2024 - Present
Direct high-volume photo calls and step-and-repeats for diverse global cinema events including the New York African Film Festival and Rendez-Vous with French Cinema.
Fill-in House Photographer at Sirius XM
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Provided on-call studio and event coverage for high-profile media guests, maintaining the network’s visual standards for promotional and social media use.
Event Photographer at Wild Bird Fund
January 1, 2024 - Present
Gala Coverage (2024): Provided comprehensive event documentation for the annual fundraising gala, capturing keynote speakers and donors for post-event marketing. Fine Art Philanthropy: Donate specialized urban avian photography for benefit auctions; original prints auctioned for several hundred dollars each to support wildlife rehabilitation.
Event Photographer at MOUSE.ORG
January 1, 2021 - Present
Document educational summits, high school award presentations, and student school projects at venues including Microsoft’s NYC headquarters. Manage sensitive on-site logistics and strict student privacy permissions, ensuring only authorized participants are captured for public-facing assets.
Headshot Photographer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed high-volume headshot sessions for 15+ staff members, managing professional lighting and talent direction on the Lincoln Center campus.

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