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I am a photographer, educator, and digital imaging specialist with experience spanning fine art, documentary photography, archival digitization, and commercial image production. I work across photographic workflows, from visual research and studio lighting to retouching, color correction, metadata management, and digital asset archiving. I enjoy helping students and collaborators develop strong visual concepts through thoughtful instruction, constructive feedback, and clear communication. My background in university, museum, library, and freelance settings allows me to combine creative problem-solving with careful technical and collections management practices.…I am a photographer, educator, and digital imaging specialist with experience spanning fine art, documentary photography, archival digitization, and commercial image production. I work across photographic workflows, from visual research and studio lighting to retouching, color correction, metadata management, and digital asset archiving. I enjoy helping students and collaborators develop strong visual concepts through thoughtful instruction, constructive feedback, and clear communication. My background in university, museum, library, and freelance settings allows me to combine creative problem-solving with careful technical and collections management practices.

Vann Thomas Powell

Photographer, Image Editor, Online Trainer, +2

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I am a photographer, educator, and digital imaging specialist with experience spanning fine art, documentary photography, archival digitization, and commercial image production. I work across photographic workflows, from visual research and studio lighting to retouching, color correction, metadata management, and digital asset archiving. I enjoy helping students and collaborators develop strong visual concepts through thoughtful instruction, constructive feedback, and clear communication. My background in university, museum, library, and freelance settings allows me to combine creative problem-solving with careful technical and collections management practices.…I am a photographer, educator, and digital imaging specialist with experience spanning fine art, documentary photography, archival digitization, and commercial image production. I work across photographic workflows, from visual research and studio lighting to retouching, color correction, metadata management, and digital asset archiving. I enjoy helping students and collaborators develop strong visual concepts through thoughtful instruction, constructive feedback, and clear communication. My background in university, museum, library, and freelance settings allows me to combine creative problem-solving with careful technical and collections management practices.

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I am a photographer, educator, and digital imaging specialist with experience spanning fine art, documentary photography, archival digitization, and commercial image production. I work across photographic workflows, from visual research and studio lighting to retouching, color correction, metadata management, and digital asset archiving.

I enjoy helping students and collaborators develop strong visual concepts through thoughtful instruction, constructive feedback, and clear communication. My background in university, museum, library, and freelance settings allows me to combine creative problem-solving with careful technical and collections management practices.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Researcher at Princeton University

July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Assisted the photography director with visual research of historic primary objects. Managed the throughput workflow of digital assets and resources for digital archiving using Capture One, created and maintained an archive of sensitive materials and ephemera, and completed production work under strict time constraints.

Photography Instructor at North Carolina State University

March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Taught college-level courses in Introductory Digital Photography, Digital Photography II, and large-format 4x5 photography. Developed curriculum and lesson plans, led concept- and skill-based exercises, provided critique and feedback, and supported student artistic growth through clear guidelines and open communication.

Digital Image Technician at North Carolina Museum of Art

February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Managed photographic workflows for a major art institution, photographing two- and three-dimensional art objects with controlled exposure and ColorChecker references. Ingested assets and metadata into digital asset management systems, retouched images in Adobe Photoshop according to FADGI guidelines, and performed color correction for publication.

Digital Image Specialist at Perkins Library, Duke University

May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Managed and digitized archival materials using continuous and strobe lighting, scanners, and photographic workflows. Edited images in Adobe Photoshop according to FADGI guidelines, processed audio, documented work for a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, organized metadata, and ingested materials into digital asset management systems.

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Center for Documentary Studies, Duke University

August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Taught undergraduate documentary art courses and instructed students in DSLR camera operation and photo and video editing using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Led course planning, grading, discussions, and exhibition coordination.

Owner and Principal Photographer at Vann Thomas Photography

March 1, 2017 - Present

Founded and operated a freelance photography business specializing in architecture, interiors, portraits, and events. Processed digital and film images with Adobe software, created ICC and DCP profiles, managed client relationships and reproduction rights, maintained equipment, and organized budgets and digital assets.