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.. Resume My name is Serena Star, I am a 21 year old Fashion influenced Portrait Photographer. Don't let my age fool you as I have been Photographing in the industry for over 5 years now. I have a brand new, fresh eye for the industry and I am trained in all the up-to date new techniques of today! My style isn't always for everyone -- I'm known for my bold, brightly colored, edgy imagery of intricate design. I love to take photographs that catch the eye, and I enjoy the subtle art of posing the body for artistic visions. I graduated in '08 Valedictorian of my class from Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography. During my time in college, I spent my years photographing fashion models, and modeling off and on for many spectacular photographers. While Modeling, I learned different techniques in photography and photoshop and gained experience from a wide variety of styles. I learned more than any college could have ever taught me and created my own style from the things I felt made me look the best! During College I was Vice President of the Antonelli Chapter of the Student Photographic Society (SPS), or Student membership of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Once I graduated, I became an Active Member of PPA, earning a total of 16 merits for Volunteer Work and Print competition in the past two years. Two of my submitted prints were judged Best of the Best in their Print competition and are printed in their Annual Loan Collection Book. Since then, I have had many publications in books, magazines, and a variety of other Showcases and Awards. I've spent years networking with people all over the world! When I was growing up, I was a very Artistic child. It took me a long time to find the form of art that was right for me. No matter what Medium I picked up, I could not create anything that I saw in my eyes as "good enough". I took lessons in art all through school and played with different types of mediums. I was in a Drama academy for the four years during High school and studied many forms of acting, lighting, costume, and set design. When I finally first picked up a Camera about 14 or 15, I finally found my art form that I could "perfect." I love my job because I can make people feel great about themselves and realize that they are beautiful. When I was young, contrary to belief, I was not very popular! I was shy and I didn't have the best self esteem in High school. I was sort of your stereotypical "Rebel Artist." It took me a while to realize the inner beauty inside every person, including myself! Now I want to pass that on to others. The most rewarding thing to me is shooting everyday people and having them get their pictures and say "Wow, is that me?" I love to create art in all styles with people of all ages, shapes, and sizes! I tend to do a lot of Fashion, Beauty, Pinup, Glamour, Boudoir and Fantasy inspired work, but I can do anything from Kids portraits to Weddings. I love to photograph High School Seniors and let them see themselves in the spotlight as they see their favorite actors and actresses... Or give the Bride who's looked forward to her magical day all her life timeless memories she will remember forever. I've traveled back and forth from New York to Philadelphia, but found that the City lifestyle wasn't for me! I decided I wanted to enjoy the small suburban life making non-models look and feel beautiful just as I've done for women established in the industry. I still photograph in the Fashion world, and I'm not sure where exactly I'm going to end up, but I know that this is what I want to and always will want to do! I am a very bubbly person and can be a big dork if you are not afraid to have fun with me. I tend to talk really really fast, and am told I make funny squeaky noises when I am shooting. I am still a little shy yet exuberant all melted into an ice cream sundae, (Mint chocolate chip preferably). I can’t really describe how I can be both, somehow I just am! My goal is simply to make you comfortable, confident, and guide you to have the best and most memorable session you can have! Education Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography, Erdenheim, PA Degree: Associate in Specialized Technology GPA: 3.9 -- Valedictorian ‘08 Major: Photography 2006-2008 Self taught photography 2002-2006 Workshops: Antonelli Institute- Adobe Representative: Adobe Lightroom/CS2 Workshop 2006 Belly Dance - Pennsic Workshops 1992-2008 Palates – Personal Trainer 2006 Vocal Instruction --- M M music 2005 High School: Stage Performance Yoga --- John Brown 2004-2006 Puppetry --- Mum's Puppet Theater 2006 Stage Performance --- Giganti 2003-2004 Broadway Dance --- Dominic Festa 2003 Mime/Movement --- Yass Hakoshima 2003 Meisner Technique --- Meredith Parker 2003 Meisner Technique --- Curt Owens 2003 Stage Combat --- Ian Rose 2003 Mime/Movement --- Yass Hakoshima 2003 Stage Performance --- Jeannine James 2002-2003 Experience First and Second shooter for Weddings 2007- Present Boudoir Portraits 2005- Present Portfolios for Fashion Model 2005- Present Band Portraiture 2005- Present Family Portraits 2005- Present Spirit Halloween associate Sept-Oct 2008 Modeled for Elite Boutique Web Catalog 2008 Published in Bridgeton/Millville Newspaper 2007 High school Yearbook 2006 High school Mr. Cougar Calendar 2006 Assistant for James Jackson – Studio 5 – Raveneyes.com 2006 High school Coffee House Speaker 2006 Worked with over 25 Makeup Artists/Designers/Stylists Worked with & done portfolio work for over 100 Models Modeled for over 60 Photographers for portfolio work.(Not including workshops) Professional Makeup for uncounted for amount of clients Photography Published as feature in SHOCK Magazine 2009 Photography Published in Bachelor Pad Magazine 2009 Modeling in Flip Magazine via AD for Calendar 2009 Modeling TK Expressions Pinup Calendar 2009 “Surreal” Published in PPA Loan Collection book 2009 Modeling in Loan Collection book “Levitation” by Gene Lisa 2009 Modeling Print Exhibited at Fuji Booth at Imaging USA Tradeshow during Rick Ferro’s Presentation. 2009 Modeling Print Exhibited at Imaging USA Tradeshow via BWC color Lab booth 2009 PPA Print Exhibit as Model and Photog. at Imaging USA 2009 Modeling in PPA Showcase Book by Carl Caylor 2009 Assistant/Second shooting for Wandering Bohemian 2008- Present Photography published in Rounder Magazine 2008 Photography published in book, “Culture de tragedie” 2008 PPA of PA model for Print comp classes Oct 2008 Modeled for Elite Boutique Web Catalog 2008 Modeled print by Transposure Exhibited at Gallery 2008 Modeled Jewelry for web catalog- YourJewelrybydesign.com 2008 Miss Catwalk Tragedy contestant- Modeled Red Buttafly 2006-2007 Figure Modeling for Sculptor Christopher Smith 2007 Passed out Promotional Flyers for Trinity Art Gallery 2007 Mars School model 2007 Modeled Le Chateau Exotique Web Catalog 2007 Antonelli Institute Graphic Design Costume Model 2007 Modeled for Impulse Magazine Cover March 2007 Modeled Antonelli Institute Promotional Flyers 2007 Modeled Mars School of Photography promo 2007 Modeled Pinups for the Troops by Flip Magazine 2007 Modeled- Desecration Diaries by Sean Jenx -Smack! Demonatrix ’07 Projection 2007 Preston and Steve girl/WMMR Budlight Hottie Cam 2007 Photographed and Modeled for Brute Force Leather Catalog 2006 Model for 15 different websites 2004-2008 Shootsmarter.com (2008) Artnudes.blogspot.com (2008) Yourjewelrybydesign.com (2008) gonegothic.com (2004 - 2007) intrepidjam.com (2005) philly.com (Ozzfest 2005) waptvshow.com (2006) turbocity.blogspot.com (top notch model) (2007) wmmr.com (2006 - 2007) lotame.com (2007) - advertising prestonandsteve.com (2007) philly2night.com (2007) comingsoon- thecutestgirlsofphilly.com (2007) forthetroopsonline.com PiedPinups.com TV- Comcast on Demand – “Wild About Philly” show Ch.35 WYBE, Comcast Digital ch.80 (2006) Acted/Modeled Salem Vo Tech - Drama academy cover 2006 Hot Topic Associate 2006 Independent Film – “The Announcer” – Female Announcer 2005 Performed 13 stage shows–1 Teen Arts Festival finalist 2004-2006 Stage---Role---Production Company Alice in Dark Wonderland---Alice---SHS (2005) The Crucible---Mary Warren---SHS (2004) Musical Revue---Dancer---SHS ^Fame, Congo, No Biz like show Biz, Time Warp (2004) Psycho Ward---Annabelle---SHS (2004) Sweet Charity---Dancer---SHS (2004) (dance to Overture of the Motion Picture "Sweet Charity") Me and My girl---SHS* (2003) You're a good man CharlieBrown---Marcie Violet---SHS (2003) Our Town ---Stage Manager--- SHS (2005) Oliver --- Strawberry Seller ---SHS* (2005) Shooting Stars --- Wilma ---SHS (2006) - ^NJ State Finalist in Teen arts festival The Cherry Orchard -- Pischik --- SHS (2006) James and the Giant Peach---Aunt Spike---OMS Skills Mediums: Black and white film 35mm (Nikon f100) Black and white film 4x5 large format camera (Toyo 45g) Digital 35mm (Nikon d70/fuji s5 pro/Nikon D300) Photoretouching - adobe photoshop 7/CS2/CS3 Adobe Lightroom, Bridge, Adobe InDesign CS, Paint Shop Pro 7 Strobe (Monolights), Natural, Tungsten, Mac and PC computers Makeup, Basic Hair (Teasing, Pincurls) Organizations (Current and Previous) Professional Photographers of Delaware Valley (PPA) Student Photographic Society (SPS) Guild of Professional Photographers of Delaware Valley (GPPDV) National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) Activities Imaging USA Volunteer for PPA (SPS) 2009 Antonelli Representative at Highschool Job Fair 2008 Vice President of Antonelli Chapter -Student Photographic Society 2007-2008 Imaging USA Volunteer for PPA 2008 Promotions for Studio 5 Meet and Greet Team 2007-2008 Student Ambassador for Antonelli Institute 2007 Awards Loan Collection Merited Print “Caught Changing” by PPA Print comp 2009 Merited Print “Hollywood Pinup” by PPA Print comp 2009 Merited Print “Motherhood” by PPA Print comp 2009 Deviant Art- Daily Deviation- “Caught Changing” 2009 OMP Nude Image of the day as Model via Photographer Christopher Smith’s page Feb 2009 OMP Nude Image of the day as Model by Brian Heller Feb 2009 Deviant Art- Daily Deviation-“Shronda” on Bodypainters page 2009 OMP Image of the Day May 20, 2008 OMP Image of Day Aug 2008 OMP Image of the Day Sept 2008 Loan Collection Merited Print by PPA Print comp 2008 1st Place Fashion Category- Antonelli Institute Print Comp 2008 Wall Hanging at Antonelli Institute 2008 Deviant Art – Daily Deviation “Corsetry of Kim” 2007 Many showcases on Model and Photog OneModelplace Many showcases on Model and Photog Allmodelzone Preston and Steve Philly’s 2nd Hottest Redhead 2007 The Thirteenth Annual Cup of Excellence Winner by Salem County Technical Vocational School 2003 Senate & General Assembly Citation By 3rd NJ Legislative District 2003