Hi, I'm Katie Anello-Dickson, a business owner and creative professional with a passion for photography and digital media. I've co-founded Romanello Studios, where I handle everything from photography to managing digital assets and marketing campaigns. I thrive both working independently and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality work. With years of experience in fashion, lifestyle, and event photography, I've developed strong skills in editing, client relations, and operational management. My goal is always to create compelling visuals while maintaining organized workflows and excellent customer service.

Katie Anello-Dickson

Hi, I'm Katie Anello-Dickson, a business owner and creative professional with a passion for photography and digital media. I've co-founded Romanello Studios, where I handle everything from photography to managing digital assets and marketing campaigns. I thrive both working independently and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality work. With years of experience in fashion, lifestyle, and event photography, I've developed strong skills in editing, client relations, and operational management. My goal is always to create compelling visuals while maintaining organized workflows and excellent customer service.

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Hi, I’m Katie Anello-Dickson, a business owner and creative professional with a passion for photography and digital media. I’ve co-founded Romanello Studios, where I handle everything from photography to managing digital assets and marketing campaigns. I thrive both working independently and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality work.

With years of experience in fashion, lifestyle, and event photography, I’ve developed strong skills in editing, client relations, and operational management. My goal is always to create compelling visuals while maintaining organized workflows and excellent customer service.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Owner / Photographer at Romanello Studios, LLC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founder and professional photographer for a boutique wedding and event photography studio. Responsible for managing digital assets, maintaining financial records with Quickbooks, handling contracts and invoices, and marketing through social media, email campaigns, and company website updates. Engaged in client and vendor communication and developed marketing strategies both paid and organic.
Lead Photographer & Editor at Alex + Ani
June 30, 2025 - July 21, 2025
In-house product photographer and editor for fashion and accessories eCommerce and marketing photography. Managed props sourcing, created shot lists aligned with brand visual guidelines, handled bookkeeping, contracts, and agreements. Produced on-location photoshoots managing budgets, calendars, and timelines. Organized data and files for internal DAM systems.
Photographer/Videographer Specialist at Annie Selke Companies
February 1, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Styled and lit textile and soft goods products for PDP and lifestyle photography according to brand guidelines. Created repeatable lighting schematics and collaborated with creative and marketing teams to design consistent brand imagery. Managed digital assets in a fast-paced environment and partnered with social media managers for content creation.
Studio Manager / Lead Associate Photographer at Clark+Walker Studio
September 30, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Managed day-to-day operations of a high volume photography studio, led a small team, and acted as the point of contact for clients and vendors providing excellent customer service. Managed internal file systems, invoices, payments, contracts, and led post-production for photography orders. Created weekly newsletters and designed marketing materials.
Co-Owner / Photographer at Romanello Studios, LLC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founder and professional photographer for a boutique wedding and event photography studio. Handle all digital assets in an organized manner adhering to company standards for workflows. Maintain records of revenue, expenses, and overall financial operations using Quickbooks. Oversee operational duties including client and vendor contracts, invoices, and agreements. Manage communication across platforms with clients and vendors, driving sales and marketing through email, social media, and promotional materials. Create and design marketing materials and maintain the company website.
Lead Photographer & Editor at Alex + Ani
June 30, 2025 - July 21, 2025
In-house product photographer and editor for fashion and accessories eCommerce and marketing photography. Sourced props and materials within budgets, created shot lists aligned with marketing calendars and brand guidelines. Managed bookkeeping, contracts, agreements, and invoices. Produced on-location photoshoots, booking talent and studio locations while managing budgets and timelines. Organized all data and files to ensure consistency in internal digital asset management systems.
Photographer/Videographer Specialist at Annie Selke Companies
February 1, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Styled and lit textile and soft goods products for photography according to brand guidelines. Created lighting schematics for repeatable work. Collaborated with creative and marketing teams to ensure brand consistent imagery and designed new photography concepts. Managed digital assets in a fast-paced environment. Partnered with social media and marketing to create compelling product storytelling and social content.
Studio Manager / Lead Associate Photographer at Clark+Walker Studio
September 30, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Managed day-to-day operations of a high volume photography studio. Led a team of photographers and editors. Served as main contact for clients and vendors, maintaining positive relationships and excellent customer service. Administered internal file systems, invoices, contracts, and payments. Headed post-production including fulfilling print and album orders. Created weekly newsletters and marketing materials for sales and promotions.
Co-Owner / Photographer at Romanello Studios, LLC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founder and professional photographer for a boutique wedding and event photography studio. Handled digital assets, maintained bookkeeping using Quickbooks, managed client and vendor contracts, communicated with clients and vendors, marketed services and products via email and social media, created marketing materials, and maintained the company website.
Lead Photographer & Editor at Alex + Ani
June 30, 2025 - July 21, 2025
In-house product photographer and editor for fashion and accessories eCommerce and marketing photography. Managed props sourcing within budget, created shot lists aligned with brand guidelines, conducted bookkeeping and contract management, produced on-location photoshoots including booking talent and studios, and organized digital assets consistent with DAM systems.
Photographer/Videographer Specialist at Annie Selke Companies
February 28, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Styled, lit, and photographed textile and soft goods products following brand guidelines. Collaborated with creative and marketing teams to ensure brand consistency. Managed digital assets and partnered with social media and marketing teams to create compelling product storytelling and content for social media platforms.
Studio Manager / Lead Associate Photographer at Clark+Walker Studio
September 30, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Managed day-to-day operations of a high volume photography studio, led a small team of photographers and editors, was the main contact for client and vendor communications, managed file systems and invoicing, led post-production including print and album orders, and created client newsletters and marketing materials.

Education

B.A. at University at Albany (SUNY)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
B.A. at University at Albany (SUNY)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality