I'm a hard-working and reliable team player with ten years of photography and videography experience, fast editing skills, and committed to getting tasks done on time. My content includes portraits, music, still life, and urban landscapes.

Emma Esser

I'm a hard-working and reliable team player with ten years of photography and videography experience, fast editing skills, and committed to getting tasks done on time. My content includes portraits, music, still life, and urban landscapes.

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I’m a hard-working and reliable team player with ten years of photography and videography experience, fast editing skills, and committed to getting tasks done on time.

My content includes portraits, music, still life, and urban landscapes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Archiv al Processing Assistant at Special Collections Research Center, NC State University
August 1, 2024 - Present
Utilized ArchivesSpace to catalog and process donor-contributed archival materials, including digital files, video content (with captioning), and written documents. Ensured proper metadata entry and organization in alignment with archival standards. Managed and organized incoming materials, maintaining intellectual and physical control. Coordinated and checked in archival supplies from various deliveries to maintain stock levels and support ongoing preservation efforts. Assisted in the digitization and accessibility of audiovisual content, contributing to broader access initiatives. Published blog posts about selected collections on the SCRC website.
Digitization Specialist and Media Lab Assistant at D.H Hill Library, NC State University
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Completed photo and video digitization projects for NC State University faculty, alumni, and students. Assisted students and faculty with digital media projects.
Self-taught Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Independent photographer and videographer with work featured at Hopscotch Music Festival, The Sun magazine, Artspace, Wide Open Bluegrass Festival, Sparkcon, and PBS: The Great Cover Up. Also documented local music venues and produced social media content. Videography includes a local band music video (2023: Black Bouquet – No More Blood). Equipment used includes Canon DSLR/Mirrorless bodies, lenses (24-70mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm), studio lighting, and natural backdrops.
Sales Team Member at Logan’s One Stop Garden Shop
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Provided excellent customer service to patrons; unloaded, priced, and displayed plants; wrote sales tickets; trained new employees; maintained and watered plants; performed merchandise inventories; operated pallet jacks for heavy goods.
Digitization Specialist and Media Lab Assistant at D. H. Hill Library, NC State University
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Completed photo and video digitization projects for faculty, alumni, and students; assisted students and faculty with digital media projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Public History; Minor Film Studies at North Carolina State University
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Study Abroad Program at The Oxford Study Abroad Program at NC State University
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Public History (Minor Film Studies) at North Carolina State University
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Oxford Study Abroad Program at The Oxford Study Abroad Program at NC State University
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization