Experience

Arlington National Cemetery

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Official Photographer (Contractor)

  • May 2017 - Present

  Arlington, Virginia • Produces dynamic photography for face-paced and sensitive events, including funeral services, high-profile visits from both domestic and foreign senior political leaders, and behind the scenes operational activities. • Ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, having worked several high stakes events where timelines and participants change with little notice. • Experience working in high security environments, having been pinned by Secret Service for over a dozen separate POTUS events… Show more • Produces dynamic photography for face-paced and sensitive events, including funeral services, high-profile visits from both domestic and foreign senior political leaders, and behind the scenes operational activities. • Ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, having worked several high stakes events where timelines and participants change with little notice. • Experience working in high security environments, having been pinned by Secret Service for over a dozen separate POTUS events through two administrations. • Demonstrates excellent networking skills within working circles, leading to increased effectiveness of communication and fair treatment. • Works closely and collaboratively with the Public Affairs team under high pressure situations, handling changing logistics, timelines, and sensitive information. • Writes accurate and informative captions for all images using AP Style. • Collaborated with the White House traveling pool, press staff, and communications office, both in the capacity of photographer and media representative. • Conceived original photo essay titled, “Inside These Hallowed Grounds,” consisting of interpretive behind the scenes imagery that showcases the mission of Arlington National Cemetery. Currently on display in the ANC Welcome Center lobby, to be viewed by over 3.5 million people yearly. • Writes content for, illustrates, and designs the monthly internal employee newsletter, Hallowed Grounds. • Uploads images and provide accurate metadata for Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDShub.com). • Edits images and creates content for immediate use on social media (Flickr, Facebook and Twitter). Photos have reached over 4.5 million people in a single post. • Archives images for historic preservation, including adding relevant keyword information for easy search. • Uses Nikon cameras for this position, though has extensive experience with Canon and Sony cameras as well. • Employs Adobe Creative Suite.

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Arlington, Virginia, United States • Oversees media team, consisting of photographer and videographer, making sure all assignments are covered efficiently, thoroughly, and to clients desired results. • Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope of federal contract. • Consults with client to ensure all deliverables meet client's expectations.



Elizabeth Fraser Photography

• Freelancer Photographer and Photo Editor

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Washington, DC • Photographs weddings, maternity shoots, portraits, and events. • Advises clients with personalized consultations, addressing their specific wishes and establishing expectations prior to shoots. • Delivers imagery on time while fulfilling desired photographic results. • Organizes and maintained an independent business. • Developed a high level of client satisfaction through personable interactions and consistent photographic results. • Scouted locations throughout Washington… Show more • Photographs weddings, maternity shoots, portraits, and events. • Advises clients with personalized consultations, addressing their specific wishes and establishing expectations prior to shoots. • Delivers imagery on time while fulfilling desired photographic results. • Organizes and maintained an independent business. • Developed a high level of client satisfaction through personable interactions and consistent photographic results. • Scouted locations throughout Washington D.C. and Virginia for ideal outdoor lighting conditions for all times of the year. • Employed Adobe CC (including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and Bridge), Microsoft Office, Canon cameras. Show less



Travel Channel International

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

  Chevy Chase, Maryland • Created, researched, and built original content surrounding travel trends in the form of slideshows and articles on TravelChannel.com • Trained staff in digital photo research (including Flickr, Wikimedia Commons, Library of Congress, Getty and ThinkStock) as well as usage rights surrounding each type of photography. • Taught other Editors non-destructive photo editing through Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. • Independently managed an archiving initiative that compiled over 7 years… Show more • Created, researched, and built original content surrounding travel trends in the form of slideshows and articles on TravelChannel.com • Trained staff in digital photo research (including Flickr, Wikimedia Commons, Library of Congress, Getty and ThinkStock) as well as usage rights surrounding each type of photography. • Taught other Editors non-destructive photo editing through Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. • Independently managed an archiving initiative that compiled over 7 years of Travel Channel production and marketing photography into a single online database. • Produced and maintained website content for several shows, including Ghost Adventures, Bizarre Foods, and Mysteries at the Museum.

• Photo Editor

  • May 2008 - Sep 2015

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Created original on-set photography for several Travel Channel programs, including portraits of talent to support online and marketing promotional needs. • Produced photographic assets for TravelChannel.com, which received 345 million page views YTD in 2015. • Assisted in the training and management of five freelance photo editors over six years. • Spearheaded a 7-year effort to improve on-set photography for TV shows by collaborating with production companies and their… Show more • Created original on-set photography for several Travel Channel programs, including portraits of talent to support online and marketing promotional needs. • Produced photographic assets for TravelChannel.com, which received 345 million page views YTD in 2015. • Assisted in the training and management of five freelance photo editors over six years. • Spearheaded a 7-year effort to improve on-set photography for TV shows by collaborating with production companies and their photographers. • Improved on-set photography quality by providing feedback to production companies in the form of official Travel Channel photo guidelines and individual shoot critiques. • Streamlined delivery of TV production photography with correct digital specifications and appropriate metadata. • Hired photographers for several travel related shoots across America. • Increased the number of images users consumed during slideshow visits by utilizing web analytics and observing image consumption methodologies. • Developed strong relationships with a broad variety of photo agencies, including: Getty, Reuters, AP, Corbis, ThinkStock, Jupiter and 500px, as well as CVBs and location specific tourism bureaus. • Employed Adobe CS 6, Vignette, Adobe CQ and Media Desk.



John Francis Bourke, Inc.

• Freelance Digital Retoucher

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  Greater New York City Area • Implemented a non-destructive digital workflow for all post-production editing with RAW files. • Submitted images weekly to Getty and Corbis, including extensive metadata entry. • Trained interns in non-destructive digital editing, including beauty retouching, and FTP upload. • Employed Wacom pen and tablet with Adobe CS3 and Lightroom.



Paul Sunday Photography

• First Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2007

  Greater New York City Area • Assisted Paul Sunday on 2 shoots during the month of September for InStyle Wedding and Glamour Magazines • Assembled and managed lights, seamless backdrops, and digital cameras during high-action shoots • Kept safe working conditions while assisting in troubleshooting on-set. • Employed Profoto 7b and Bihead stribes, Elinchrome Octabanks, and Canon 5D cameras.



WONK Furniture

• Digital Retoucher

  • May 2007 - Sep 2007

  Greater New York City Area • Created digitally retouched images of furniture and homeware for company publications and website. • Worked closely with superior to craft specific imagery in line with the company’s brand. • Employed Adobe CS2 with RAW files.



The Museum of Modern Art

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

  Greater New York City Area • Contributed to the improvement of the museum’s digital image archive, migrating photographs from CDs to DVDs. • Assisted the photographing of museum artworks out of the Queen’s warehouse, including light set-up and image capturing. • Employed Adobe CS, Microsoft Excel and The Museum System.