Justin Fondrie

Associate Photographer of Art – Photography at Carroll University

Head of the Photography department. Oversaw classrooms, digital SLR and mirrorless cameras, Godox lights, two photography studios, small and large format printers, and purchasing photography equipment. Worked with committees to oversee course curriculum. Designed and implemented photography curriculum for introduction and advanced courses. Taught major and non-major students in studio and history courses. Specialized in teaching digital fine art and commercial image making and image processing. Also advised 15 majors and minors each year.

Assistant Photographer at Wantable

Worked with the lead photographer and marketing team to create cohesive e-commerce, lifestyle, and lay-flat fashion campaigns. These images were featured on social media, website, and Facebook ads. Helped the digital tech select final images and write editing notes for the image retoucher. Aided in assisting the image retoucher by editing e-commerce and lay-flat imagery in batches of 100 or more images. Was the lead photographer for studio e-commerce, on-figure clothing shots.

Junior Art Director and Lead Photographer at SelfieStyler

Helped create proprietary pixel-based clothing measurement software, work closely with Head of Marketing and Art Director to produce impactful lifestyle and marketing campaigns for website and social media. In charge of social media posts/marketing, worked as digital tech, lead on-figure photographer working with a team of stylists, videographers and photographers to organize and shoot product, on-figure photography, and video campaigns to meet strict seasonal deadlines, aid in styling and editing needs, along with managing digital assets.

Adjunct Photography Instructor at Carroll University

Taught Introduction to Digital Photography, Advanced Photography - Fine Art, and Introduction to 2D and 3D Design. Developed course curriculum and syllabi.

Intern at Booksmart Studio

Responsible for proofing digital images and archival prints, worked with large format printers, paid attention to detailed color management under tight deadlines to meet client’s needs.

Gallery Assistant at William Harris Gallery

Worked closely with curators and other gallery assistants to install photography and painting exhibits.

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology

Elements Fine Art, to Associate Professor Patricia Ambrogi. Fall term.

Commercial Studio Assistant at Edge Images

Assisted lead photographers with setting up lighting equipment in studio and on location, worked as a digital tech to select final images, helped facilitate billing and client needs, assisted imaging team members with product styling, prep, and post production.

Gallery Assistant at William Harris Gallery / Rochester Institute of Technology

Collaborated with curators and gallery staff to install photography and painting exhibits.