Bianca Mesagno
Glasgow
Summary
Creative and enthusiastic photographer eager to continue training and adapting new techniques to create dynamic images. Proficient in both Canon and Nikon camera packages as well as lighting techniques. Possesses a keen photographic eye and strong organisational skills. Experienced working within a studio photography environment capturing portraits of people of all ages. Driven to capture memorable moments to exceed client expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Photographer
MJ Thomas Photography
Denver, USA
2022.08 - 2023.08
- Photographed individual, class, sport teams, and staff portraits for Elementary, Middle, and High schools across the state of Colorado and Wyoming
- Set-up professional cameras, lighting equipment and accessories in indoor & outdoor locations
- Collaborated successfully with a variety of personalities and work styles
Photographer
Shutterfly
Denver, USA
2023.04 - 2023.08
- Carefully maintained and used valuable studio and photography equipment
- Captured engagement, business, graduation, maternity, individual, and family portraits in a studio setting
- Conducted all photoshoots with calm and professional demeanour
Assistant Videographer
Wed Mayhem
Boulder, USA
2021.11 - 2022.08
- Aided in pre-production conceptualization of video topics and production of these videos on set
- Operated as 2nd Assistant camera for numerous videos, as well as functioning as Production Assistant
- Loaded camera cards and ran slate
- Helped inspect and organise equipment, build and break down camera packages (Canon C70, Canon EOS R, Atomos Monitors, Smallrig Accessories, Hollyland Transmitters)
- Set up and positioned camera equipment (tripods, gimbals, EasyRigs) as well as lighting equipment (Aperture 600d, 300d, 120d, P60x, MC/MX)
Photographer (Museum Digitisation Assistant)
University of Colorado Herbarium
Boulder, USA
2019.02 - 2022.05
- Digitised plant specimens, repaired plant specimens, data entry
- Imaged plant specimens to be added to an online digital consortium for scientists to access from all around the world using a lightbox and Canon Camera
- Repaired broken plant specimens, barcoded plant specimens & data entry
Education
MA - Filmmaking
University of the West of Scotland
2023.09 - 2024.08
BA - Anthropology, Political Science
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 2018.08 - 2022.05
High School Diploma -
Lyons Middle/Senior High School
Lyons, CO 2014.08 - 2018.05
Skills
- Technical equipment knowledge
- Studio setup and maintenance
- Portrait photography specialisation
- Creative vision
- Organised
- Video Editing
- Social Media
- Operating a Lightbox
- Photoshop
- Working with children
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MA - Filmmaking
University of the West of Scotland
2023.09 - 2024.08
Photographer
Shutterfly
2023.04 - 2023.08
Photographer
MJ Thomas Photography
2022.08 - 2023.08
Assistant Videographer
Wed Mayhem
2021.11 - 2022.08
Photographer (Museum Digitisation Assistant)
University of Colorado Herbarium
2019.02 - 2022.05
BA - Anthropology, Political Science
University of Colorado
2018.08 - 2022.05
High School Diploma -
Lyons Middle/Senior High School
2014.08 - 2018.05