I am a photographer with over 20 years of professional experience in cultural heritage, archaeological documentation and museum photography. Former head of photography at the Israel Antiquities Authority in Jerusalem, I specialize in studio photography of archaeological objects, field documentation during excavations, and high-quality image production for scientific publications and museum collections. My work supports scholarly research and exhibition projects with precise image editing and archival-ready outputs. In collaboration with researchers and curators, I ensure accurate visual documentation and accessible visual storytelling across print and digital media. I have led creative and technical workflows across photography, prepress and digital archives, delivering consistently polished imagery and reliable image management for institutional archives, journals and exhibitions.…

Dafna Gazit

I am a photographer with over 20 years of professional experience in cultural heritage, archaeological documentation and museum photography. Former head of photography at the Israel Antiquities Authority in Jerusalem, I specialize in studio photography of archaeological objects, field documentation during excavations, and high-quality image production for scientific publications and museum collections. My work supports scholarly research and exhibition projects with precise image editing and archival-ready outputs. In collaboration with researchers and curators, I ensure accurate visual documentation and accessible visual storytelling across print and digital media. I have led creative and technical workflows across photography, prepress and digital archives, delivering consistently polished imagery and reliable image management for institutional archives, journals and exhibitions.…

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I am a photographer with over 20 years of professional experience in cultural heritage, archaeological documentation and museum photography. Former head of photography at the Israel Antiquities Authority in Jerusalem, I specialize in studio photography of archaeological objects, field documentation during excavations, and high-quality image production for scientific publications and museum collections. My work supports scholarly research and exhibition projects with precise image editing and archival-ready outputs. In collaboration with researchers and curators, I ensure accurate visual documentation and accessible visual storytelling across print and digital media.

I have led creative and technical workflows across photography, prepress and digital archives, delivering consistently polished imagery and reliable image management for institutional archives, journals and exhibitions.

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Experience Level

Language

Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

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.
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 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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
Scanner Operator at Hamifalim Hauniversitain Publishing
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Professional image digitization for the advertising market; color management and prepress preparation.

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

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

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Experience Level

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