Museum and cultural heritage photographer with nearly 30 years of experience specializing in museum collections, archaeological artifacts, and exhibition documentation. Former Head Photographer of the Israel Antiquities Authority, producing publication-quality images of archaeological collections, excavation documentation, and cultural heritage objects for museums, researchers, conservators, and international publications.

Dafna Gazit

Museum and cultural heritage photographer with nearly 30 years of experience specializing in museum collections, archaeological artifacts, and exhibition documentation. Former Head Photographer of the Israel Antiquities Authority, producing publication-quality images of archaeological collections, excavation documentation, and cultural heritage objects for museums, researchers, conservators, and international publications.

Available to hire

Museum and cultural heritage photographer with nearly 30 years of experience specializing in museum collections, archaeological artifacts, and exhibition documentation.
Former Head Photographer of the Israel Antiquities Authority, producing publication-quality images of archaeological collections, excavation documentation, and cultural heritage objects for museums, researchers, conservators, and international publications.

See more

Language

Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Head Photographer at Israel Antiquities Authority
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Studio photographer of archaeological items; Field photographer on archaeological sites.
Curatorial Assistant at Ashdod Museum of Art
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Curatorial assistant.
Digital Printing Studio Supervisor at Hamidrasha School of Art, Beit-Berl College
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Management and organization of the digital printing workshop; color management and quality assurance; technical advising and support for students.
Digital Printing Workshop Supervisor at Hamidrasha School of Art, Beit-Berl College
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Supervised digital printing workshop, managing printer and computer settings to ensure high-quality prints across various paper types.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2005 - Present
Museum collections, cultural heritage, exhibition documentation, fine art reproduction, publication, product and event photography.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Documentation of exhibitions and artworks; event photography for corporate and private clients; product photography for catalogs and advertising materials; image editing and optimization for print and online media.
Stills Photographer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Documenting corporate and private events; documenting exhibitions and artworks, ensuring faithful reproductions and nuanced representations. Production of high-quality product photography for catalogs. Preparation of images for both print and web platforms.
Studio Photographer at A.S Online, Tel-Aviv, Israel
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Product photography for PR and advertising; image processing and retouching using Adobe Photoshop.
Studio Photographer at A.S Online
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Produced product photography for advertising and PR campaigns and catalogs. Processed, edited, and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop. Operated scanners (Creo Sceitex-EverSma tt) for pre-press printing, maintaining quality control and color consistency for advertising materials.
Studio Photographer at Sivan Digital, Tel-Aviv, Israel
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Product photography; large-format digital work for catalogues and advertising.
Studio Photographer at Sivan Digital
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Product photography for catalogs, advertising and PR. Used large format digital cameras (Leaf Volare, Creo Scitex as Beta, and scan camera). Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop.
Scanner Operator at Hamifal Hauniversity Publishing, Tel-Aviv, Israel
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Professional scanning (CreoScitex ex-Versa smart).
Scanner Operator at Hamifalim Hauniversitain Publishing
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Professional image digitization for the advertising market; color management and prepress preparation.
Scanner Operator at Hamifalim Hauniversitain publication
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Scanner operator (Creo Scitex EverSmat), for the advertising market - maintain quality controls and color management for color consistency.

Education

Fundamentals of Photograph Preservation (course) at NEDCC
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Fellows program at Alma School for Applied Hebrew Culture, Tel-Aviv
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Fine Art studies at Hamidrasha, School of art, Beit-Berl College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Practice Engineer - Photography studies at Hadassah Academic College of Technology, The Applied Photography Dept., Jerusalem
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Praktische Ingenieurin – Fotografie at Hadassah Academic College of Technology
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Studium der Freien Kunst at Hamidrasha School of Art, Beit-Berl College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Fellows-Programm at Alma School for Applied Hebrew Culture, Tel Aviv
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Grundlagen der Fotografischen Bestandserhaltung at NEDCC
January 1, 2023 - February 16, 2026
Ausbildung im Bereich Fotografische Bestandserhaltung at Yad Vashem Institute, Jerusalem
January 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026
Photography Preservation Internship at Yad Vashem Institute, Jerusalem, Israel
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Photography Preservation Fundamentals at NEDCC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Fellows Program at Alma School for Applied Hebrew Culture
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Fine Art Studies at Hamidrash School of Art, Beit Berl College, Israel
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Practical Engineering in Technical & Scientific Photography at Hadassah Academic College of Technology, Jerusalem, Israel
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Fellows Program
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Grundlagen der Fotografischen Bestandserhaltung
January 1, 2023 - February 16, 2026
Ausbildung im Bereich Fotografische Bestandserhaltung
January 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other