JOSEPH M. GRAZIANO
1320 58TH STREET SW EVERETT, WA 98203
E-MAIL faust@faustomatic.com
PHONE 425-405-5367
WEBSITES:
Portrait, pinup, documentary, still life:
http://www.faustomatic.com
Concert photography:
http://www.iphotographmusic.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain work as a freelance photographer/videographer
PROFILE
I am a photographer with 13 years experience. I am comfortable shooting with or without flash and I am adept at shooting in low light situations.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
7/2010 to current
http://www.HotShoo.com
Architectural stock photography.
http://www.hotshoo.com/contributors/668
11/2006-Current
Freelance photographer of variety of subjects from candid to studio. Body of work includes Pin Up style, concert photography, CD covers, fine art and current events.
The Modeler’s Resource Magazine, Granite Bay, CA
11/1997- 12/2000
Staff writer:
Building, painting and photographing new model kit releases in the mainstream and garage kit hobby industries. write a bimonthly column in the magazine, write “how-to” articles, and photographs for the articles.
http://www.lightstalking.com: guest writer
Contributing Photographer: The Stranger’s Happiest Hour segment (online, print and iPhone app)
Tattoo International Art magazine January 2011 issue Jason Reeder portrait, page 16 (uncredited)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-Wanda Jackson photograph-2009
Oklahoma Historical Society-Oklahoma Women of Rock & Roll. One of my Wanda Jackson photos is is on permanent display as part of the exhibit.
KSER Rockabilly Revival fundraiser-Event photographer-2008
http://www.GeneStout.com concert photographer: Wanda Jackson 2009, The Presidents of the United States of America 2010.
CD cover-Ludwig’s Van Photographer 2007
CD cover-Wired 2007 Photographer 2007
CD cover-James Hunnicutt & the Revolvers Photographer 2008
The Pin Up Angels Contributing photographer 2007-2010
The Jet City Roller Girls/Hula Honeys team portraits. Photographer 2007
The Anchor Tavern promotional photos Photographer 2007-2008
Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ Car Show, Everett, WA Photographer 2008, 2009, 2010.
The Sunken Ship Tattoo Photographer 2008-2009
Perceptions Magazine of the Arts 2010 edition (published in June 2010): contributing photographer.
Garage Style Magazine Summer 2010 issue
Rebel Rods (awaiting publication): Cover shoot, and photos for article on 1951 Mercury Convertible.
Pride Parade documentary photographer.
Documentary Photographer for The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (http://www.theabbey.org)
Film & Video Work:
Random Studios, Everett, WA 11/2010 to Current
2nd camera operator
Assistant Editor (sound synch & multicam editing)
Demo Reel: http://www.randomoriginal.com/reel/
Michael Macintosh Films, Seattle, WA 5/05/03
Props & filming miniatures for Aliens Cut My Hair
PHOTO EQUIPMENT
Cameras: Canon EOS 1D; Canon EOS 1D Mk2n, Canon 550D (stills & 1080p HD video)
Lenses: 20-35mm f/2.8 L, 28-70mm f/2.8 L, 80-200mm f/2.8 L, 50mm f/1.4, Lensbaby2.0.
Flash Units: 430EX & 540EZ Speedlites W/remote triggers.
Audio: Sony PCM M10 digital recorder, stereo shotgun mic.
Misc: Portable 160WS 3 studio strobe kit w/ remote flash triggers/shutter, PC laptop, 500GB portable drive, tripods, “run & gun” style shoulder rig for video.
Memory cards: 150+ GB of CF & SDHC cards.
DIGITAL DESKTOP
Mac CS3, iPhoto, Final Cut Pro.
I have some experience with Adobe Premiere through working at Random Studios, but I use Final Cut at home.
REFERENCES:
Random Vaughn
Random Original Productions
http://www.randomoriginal.com
Phone: 323-454-3767
Heidi Sawdon
Pinup Model
Owner: Hot Rod Heidi's Vintage Closet
http://www.hotrodheidi.com
Andrew Mudd
Andrew Mudd Photography
http://www.andrewmudd.com
Phone: 206-651-4799