Hotshots Photografx

Chicago, IL.

Arlington Heights, IL.

Madison, WI.

Ames, IA

 

 

 

Education, awards

and achievements.

 

Equipt./software

proficiency.

 

Contact:

Gary H. Steadman

 

September 1991 - Present

Director of Imaging &

Senior Photographer

Joining the company in its original location in the fall of 1991, helped develop the necessary changes in services instrumental in fostering its growth to our current four locations spread across three states.

• Director of Digital Imaging services for all locations.
• Produce photography on site by request. (all sites)
• Direct company strategy and purchasing decisions.
• Training of all staff on digital capture and manipulation.
• Digital image preparation for company promotion.
• Provide digital imaging services from Ames, IA .

Photographer

Produced commercial photography images of a wide range of subjects both in studio and on location. Subjects range from Indy racing cars, hot rods and trucks to coffee mugs, cookies and even miniature electronic components.

• Director of all studio operations.
• Produced commercial photography daily.
• Digital photography, Megavision & Leaf systems.
• Proficient with all photography formats, 8x10 - 35mm.
• Digital image preparation for company promotion.

Madden Communications,

Inc.

Elk Grove Village, IL.

 

September 1986 - August 1991

Senior Photographer

Responsible for general management of Photo Department as well as producing studio and location photography for a variety of clients including Sears, Kraft Foods, United Stationers, Heileman and American Dental Association.

• Studio and location photography for...
  • Advertising
  • Brochures
  • Catalog
  • Covers
• Supervised a staff of two photographers, one assistant.
• Interacted with clients daily.
• Hired free-lance photographers and scheduled all work.
• Coordinated with photo labs and other resources.
• Directed purchasing of all equipment and expendables.

Winona International

School of Professional

Photography

Mount Prospect, IL.

 

April 1982 - August 1986

Studio Manager

Worked closely with visiting instructors (respected professionals in their disciplines) preparing for all needs and scheduling of upcominging classes. Supervised day-to-day operation of school's curriculum, coordinating daily activities with other department managers.

• Supervised and trained "intern" staff.
• Functioned as instructor on many entry level classes.
• Purchased and inventoried all photographic supplies.
• Maintenance of studio equipment, hands on repairs.

Education Coordinator

Supervised all studio and laboratory staff, coordinating both photographic and lab operations for the support of all educational activities.

• Negotiated use of location sites for photography.
• Hired and scheduled models for class needs.
• Key person responsible for coordinating interstate move of sixty-three year old Winona School.
  • Prepared for sale of school's miscellaneous property, supervised school shutdown and move to new location.

Color Lab Technician

Responsible for overnight processing and printing of all film exposed in class sessions by students and/or instructors.

• Trained on site by Kodak automated lab specialist.
• Processed color negatives and transparencies.
• Responsible for all quality control and process monitoring.
• All work produced on mechanized equipment.