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With years of experience in advertising and graphic design, I produce images that tell the intended story and capture key moments. My specialties are working with people and catching key moments, whether it’s a live performance, event, or portraits; it’s the timing and awareness that sets my work apart. I have a fully equipped photography studio on the Upper West Side and also shoot on location, and I love collaborating with a wide range of people—from celebrities and high‑profile individuals to the camera shy and those with disabilities.…With years of experience in advertising and graphic design, I produce images that tell the intended story and capture key moments. My specialties are working with people and catching key moments, whether it’s a live performance, event, or portraits; it’s the timing and awareness that sets my work apart. I have a fully equipped photography studio on the Upper West Side and also shoot on location, and I love collaborating with a wide range of people—from celebrities and high‑profile individuals to the camera shy and those with disabilities.

NINA WURTZEL

Photographer, Graphic Designer, Designer, +3

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With years of experience in advertising and graphic design, I produce images that tell the intended story and capture key moments. My specialties are working with people and catching key moments, whether it’s a live performance, event, or portraits; it’s the timing and awareness that sets my work apart. I have a fully equipped photography studio on the Upper West Side and also shoot on location, and I love collaborating with a wide range of people—from celebrities and high‑profile individuals to the camera shy and those with disabilities.…With years of experience in advertising and graphic design, I produce images that tell the intended story and capture key moments. My specialties are working with people and catching key moments, whether it’s a live performance, event, or portraits; it’s the timing and awareness that sets my work apart. I have a fully equipped photography studio on the Upper West Side and also shoot on location, and I love collaborating with a wide range of people—from celebrities and high‑profile individuals to the camera shy and those with disabilities.

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With years of experience in advertising and graphic design, I produce images that tell the intended story and capture key moments. My specialties are working with people and catching key moments, whether it’s a live performance, event, or portraits; it’s the timing and awareness that sets my work apart.

I have a fully equipped photography studio on the Upper West Side and also shoot on location, and I love collaborating with a wide range of people—from celebrities and high‑profile individuals to the camera shy and those with disabilities.

Skills

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Work Experience

President at Wurtzel Inc.

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010

President of an Advertising & Graphic Design Agency. Led creative strategy, marketing consultation, graphic design, branding, photography, retouching and illustration. Directed multimedia campaigns, led new business outreach, and oversaw production management for commercial photography and video shoots. Wrote headlines and copy for national campaigns and created illustrations for clients; produced drawings for comps, storyboards, and cartooning. Conducted product research and focus groups; developed advertising and design strategies for clients including Glamorise Intimate Apparel, Dreamwear, Elizabeth Grady Skincare, and Gaynor Minden Dancewear.

Dance Teacher at The Churchill School

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Developed a creative dance program for children with special needs. Taught beginner ballet at Ballet Tech in NYC, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, and provided private dance coaching.

Professional Ballet Dancer & Photographer at Multiple ballet companies

January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1994

Danced with Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Concourdance in Paris (Demi-Soloist), Pennsylvania Ballet, Francesca Harper Project, Patrick Corbin and Dancers; photographed dance performances and produced dance photography for Dance Magazine.

Photographer’s Apprentice at Photographer’s Apprentice

January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1986

Assisted on travel films and photography. Began independent photography at age 18 and directed professional models and ship crews on location. Images used in ads in The New York Times, international travel magazines, brochures, and posters.

President at Wurtzel Inc. Advertising & Graphic Design Agency

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010

Creative strategy & marketing consultation, graphic design, branding, photography, retouching and illustration. Implemented multi media campaigns, ran the new business outreach. Directed and led production management for commercial photography and video shoots. Graphic design, and wrote headlines and copy for national campaigns; created illustrations for clients such as Glamorise, and produced drawings for comps, storyboards, and cartooning.

Professional Ballet Dancer & Photographer at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater; Concourdance (Paris, France); Pennsylvania Ballet; Francesca Harper Project; Patrick Corbin and Dancers

January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1994

Danced with major companies and captured dance performances, headshots, and feature articles for Dance Magazine.

Photographer’s Apprentice

January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1986

Assisted on travel films and photography; began independent photography at age 16 and received assignments for travel photography at 18, including work for various travel and photography projects.