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I am a friendly, take-charge photographer and educator with 25+ years of experience in digital imaging, Photoshop and printmaking. I built a prosperous freelance photography business in Austin, TX, specializing in weddings, portraits, and corporate events, and I operated a high-end Cibachrome printer in San Francisco. My work has connected with publications and advertisers, including NASA and Rolling Stone. During the pandemic, I was hired full-time to teach photography, digital photography, Photoshop and printmaking at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and in 2025 I was named Teacher of the Year. I thrive on service and crafting compelling visuals for my clients, drawing on hospitality and multitasking skills developed while working in the San Francisco Bay Area.…I am a friendly, take-charge photographer and educator with 25+ years of experience in digital imaging, Photoshop and printmaking. I built a prosperous freelance photography business in Austin, TX, specializing in weddings, portraits, and corporate events, and I operated a high-end Cibachrome printer in San Francisco. My work has connected with publications and advertisers, including NASA and Rolling Stone. During the pandemic, I was hired full-time to teach photography, digital photography, Photoshop and printmaking at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and in 2025 I was named Teacher of the Year. I thrive on service and crafting compelling visuals for my clients, drawing on hospitality and multitasking skills developed while working in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Darcie Westerlund

Photographer, Director of Photography, Art Director, +2

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I am a friendly, take-charge photographer and educator with 25+ years of experience in digital imaging, Photoshop and printmaking. I built a prosperous freelance photography business in Austin, TX, specializing in weddings, portraits, and corporate events, and I operated a high-end Cibachrome printer in San Francisco. My work has connected with publications and advertisers, including NASA and Rolling Stone. During the pandemic, I was hired full-time to teach photography, digital photography, Photoshop and printmaking at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and in 2025 I was named Teacher of the Year. I thrive on service and crafting compelling visuals for my clients, drawing on hospitality and multitasking skills developed while working in the San Francisco Bay Area.…I am a friendly, take-charge photographer and educator with 25+ years of experience in digital imaging, Photoshop and printmaking. I built a prosperous freelance photography business in Austin, TX, specializing in weddings, portraits, and corporate events, and I operated a high-end Cibachrome printer in San Francisco. My work has connected with publications and advertisers, including NASA and Rolling Stone. During the pandemic, I was hired full-time to teach photography, digital photography, Photoshop and printmaking at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and in 2025 I was named Teacher of the Year. I thrive on service and crafting compelling visuals for my clients, drawing on hospitality and multitasking skills developed while working in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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I am a friendly, take-charge photographer and educator with 25+ years of experience in digital imaging, Photoshop and printmaking. I built a prosperous freelance photography business in Austin, TX, specializing in weddings, portraits, and corporate events, and I operated a high-end Cibachrome printer in San Francisco. My work has connected with publications and advertisers, including NASA and Rolling Stone.

During the pandemic, I was hired full-time to teach photography, digital photography, Photoshop and printmaking at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, and in 2025 I was named Teacher of the Year. I thrive on service and crafting compelling visuals for my clients, drawing on hospitality and multitasking skills developed while working in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance Photography

January 1, 1995 - Present

Ran a prosperous freelance photography business in Austin, TX; specialized in weddings, portraits, and corporate events; operated a high-end Cibachrome printer in San Francisco; clients included NASA and Rolling Stone.

Graphic Designer at Third Street Graphics

January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1994

Graphic design work as part of early career (1989-1994).

Hospitality Worker at Scott's Seafood (San Francisco)

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995

Hospitality roles in an upscale restaurant setting.

Hospitality Worker at Sam's Anchor Cafe (Tiburon)

January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991

Hospitality roles in a coastal cafe environment.

Hospitality Worker at Corinthian Yacht Club (Tiburon)

January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1987

Hospitality roles at a private club.