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I am a Board Director and Professional Photographer with extensive executive leadership and creative experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors. I am deeply dedicated to supporting community outreach projects through managerial roles and community building. Drawing on a strong background in mission and value development, strategic planning, fundraising, and operations management, I strive to exceed organizational goals. With over two decades of experience running my own photography business and collaborating with various clients and organizations, I specialize in producing print and digital media portraits, architectural photography, and corporate event coverage. I am passionate about curating custom photo shoots that align with client visions while managing all facets of business operations and community projects.…I am a Board Director and Professional Photographer with extensive executive leadership and creative experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors. I am deeply dedicated to supporting community outreach projects through managerial roles and community building. Drawing on a strong background in mission and value development, strategic planning, fundraising, and operations management, I strive to exceed organizational goals. With over two decades of experience running my own photography business and collaborating with various clients and organizations, I specialize in producing print and digital media portraits, architectural photography, and corporate event coverage. I am passionate about curating custom photo shoots that align with client visions while managing all facets of business operations and community projects.

Ria Tafani

Photographer, Studio Manager, Production Coordinator

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I am a Board Director and Professional Photographer with extensive executive leadership and creative experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors. I am deeply dedicated to supporting community outreach projects through managerial roles and community building. Drawing on a strong background in mission and value development, strategic planning, fundraising, and operations management, I strive to exceed organizational goals. With over two decades of experience running my own photography business and collaborating with various clients and organizations, I specialize in producing print and digital media portraits, architectural photography, and corporate event coverage. I am passionate about curating custom photo shoots that align with client visions while managing all facets of business operations and community projects.…I am a Board Director and Professional Photographer with extensive executive leadership and creative experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors. I am deeply dedicated to supporting community outreach projects through managerial roles and community building. Drawing on a strong background in mission and value development, strategic planning, fundraising, and operations management, I strive to exceed organizational goals. With over two decades of experience running my own photography business and collaborating with various clients and organizations, I specialize in producing print and digital media portraits, architectural photography, and corporate event coverage. I am passionate about curating custom photo shoots that align with client visions while managing all facets of business operations and community projects.

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I am a Board Director and Professional Photographer with extensive executive leadership and creative experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors. I am deeply dedicated to supporting community outreach projects through managerial roles and community building. Drawing on a strong background in mission and value development, strategic planning, fundraising, and operations management, I strive to exceed organizational goals.

With over two decades of experience running my own photography business and collaborating with various clients and organizations, I specialize in producing print and digital media portraits, architectural photography, and corporate event coverage. I am passionate about curating custom photo shoots that align with client visions while managing all facets of business operations and community projects.

Skills

Photo

Portrait

Experience Level

Photo

Expert

Portrait

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at Ria Tafani Photography

January 1, 2005 - Present

Operates a freelance photography business producing print and digital media portraits for clients in architecture (360, 2D and 3D floor Plans) and corporate events and manages all business operations such as fostering client relations and maintaining client financial records. Curates photo shoots custom-tailored to the client’s vision through extensive research, location scouting, and development of sets for clients such as University of Rochester, Highland Hospital, and many others.

Studio Manager at Studio 2B

December 31, 2013 - July 18, 2025

Led operations of a high-volume, fast-paced commercial photography studio producing images for print, online, and catalog advertising by collaborating with art directors, stylists, photo assistants, and models, and managing photo shoot setup, logistics, and budgets. Played a key role in print productions for notable clients such as Sorrento Cheese, ESL Federal Credit Union, Wegmans Menu Magazine, and Xerox.

Production Coordinator | Assistant Wardrobe Stylist & Prop Master at Ria Tafani Freelance Creative Assistant

December 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025

Partnered with video and film producers to optimize the production of TV ad campaigns by facilitating communication with line producers, directors, crew, and talent; upholding tight production schedules; and managing budgets under demanding circumstances. Contributed to high-profile TV campaigns for clients such as Raymour & Flanigan, First Niagara Bank, United Way, and others.

Photo Assistant at Ria Tafani Freelance Photographic Assistant

December 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025

Supported local and out-of-state commercial photographers with creative input, managing operations, and photo shoot setup while cultivating and maintaining relations with clients and high-level decision-makers. Played an integral role in projects for Wegmans, Hargrave Furniture, CCN Furniture, M&T Bank, Kodak NASCAR, and other major clients.

Floor Manager at Memorial Art Gallery

December 31, 2004 - July 18, 2025

Ensured exhibition floor plan provided efficient traffic flow and complied with municipal code. Coordinated media campaigns and direct mail solicitations to garner community support. Managed volunteer and donor databases; scheduled and supervised volunteers. Designed and implemented innovative floor plan and volunteer schedule for a 12-week Edgar Degas exhibition, recruiting and managing over 200 volunteers, saving the Gallery $25,000 in labor expenses.