I'm Sean Arena, a photographer, writer and video production consultant based in New York City. Over the past ~20 years I’ve worked in film, TV and media with clients including People Inc, Time Inc, NBCUniversal and Cablevision. I fell in love with still photography and work across landscape, travel, street, portrait, food, events, and editorial. I shoot digital, 35mm, instant and medium format because the format matters less than the content. My work spans across projects and publications, and I’ve served as production manager and curator for Images of Trans Humanity. My photos have been published by Photodom NYC, VSCO, See.Me and InStyle.

Sean Arena

I'm Sean Arena, a photographer, writer and video production consultant based in New York City. Over the past ~20 years I’ve worked in film, TV and media with clients including People Inc, Time Inc, NBCUniversal and Cablevision. I fell in love with still photography and work across landscape, travel, street, portrait, food, events, and editorial. I shoot digital, 35mm, instant and medium format because the format matters less than the content. My work spans across projects and publications, and I’ve served as production manager and curator for Images of Trans Humanity. My photos have been published by Photodom NYC, VSCO, See.Me and InStyle.

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I’m Sean Arena, a photographer, writer and video production consultant based in New York City. Over the past ~20 years I’ve worked in film, TV and media with clients including People Inc, Time Inc, NBCUniversal and Cablevision.

I fell in love with still photography and work across landscape, travel, street, portrait, food, events, and editorial. I shoot digital, 35mm, instant and medium format because the format matters less than the content. My work spans across projects and publications, and I’ve served as production manager and curator for Images of Trans Humanity. My photos have been published by Photodom NYC, VSCO, See.Me and InStyle.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Photographer at Pupstarz Rescue
December 9, 2022 - Present
Adjunct Instructor, Film & Television at Drexel University
August 5, 2023 - August 14, 2024
Associate Director, Studio & Field Production at Dotdash Meredith / Meredith Corp
June 29, 2022 - Present
Studio Manager, East Coast at Meredith Corp / Time Inc.
September 16, 2022 - Present
Supervising Director of Photography at Time inc
January 2, 2017 - November 10, 2017
Camera and Lighting Operator at Time Inc
January 15, 2014 - December 30, 2016
ENG Photographer at News 12
March 12, 2012 - October 16, 2014
Director, Physical Production at People Inc
July 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Photographer at Freelance/Self-Employed
January 15, 2016 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Film and Video at Drexel University
September 11, 2006 - June 26, 2010
Minor: Screenwriting

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization