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Sarah R. Whiting

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Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director and Photographer at Minnesota Women's Press
January 22, 2022 - Present
Creating visual content; designing monthly magazine, web stories, and advertising; proofreading every issue; working with creatives for magazine and website; creating surveys and analyzing data; meeting strict deadlines.
Managing Editor and Photographer at Minnesota Women's Press
January 22, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Writing copy for magazine and advertisements; supporting multiple teams to ensure success; working with vendors, contractors and freelance hires; photography and designing all materials for the magazine; managing special projects and in-house IT.
Associate Professor at The Art Institutes International MN
October 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Studio Lighting; Fundamentals of Lighting; Location, Editorial, Photo Design, Photo Essay; Specialization, Portfolio Prep, Portfolio II; Business of Photography, Marketing and Packaging; Post Production, Advanced Post Production.
Photographer at Independent Freelance Work
August 1, 1993 - Present
Freelancing for newspapers, magazines, and businesses; Maintaining an independent photographic business; Editing images to create polished final products; Meeting deadlines and communicating with clients about needs.

Education

MFA in Photography at Savannah College of Art and Design
March 1, 2001 - October 8, 2025
BGS in Photography and English at University of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 1995

Qualifications

Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

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