Barbara Griffin

About Barbara Griffin

As a Creative Director, Producer, and Photo Editor, Barbara\'s expertise covers everything from photoshoot direction and production to exhibition curation to fine art photo book editing. She has produced photography for major film studios, a global automotive company, Sony, CNN, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, Turner Sports, and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.In 2021, the Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers (SMPSP) named Barbara an Associate Member. This honor was granted in recognition of her exemplary leadership, management, and support of photographers\' careers both on and off the set. After 8 years of leadership, she was named President Emerita in 2018 at Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP). This non-profit arts organization produced the largest annual community-oriented photo festival in the U.S. Barbara currently serves on the board of War Toys; a California-based non-profit War Toys, whose core mission is to advocate for children who have been affected by war. Unique, art-therapy-based collaborations with children serve to amplify their voices and relay often traumatic accounts to audiences worldwide through exhibitions, presentations, and media engagement.Formerly, Barbara worked as Senior Vice President of Image Management for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. In this role, Barbara was responsible for all photography created globally for Turner\'s entertainment, animation, and news networks.

Experience

1. Board Member

   War Toys

   Mar 2019 — Present · CA, US

   War Toys is California-based nonprofit organization devoted to: Advocating for children who have been affected by war, sharing their personal accounts through unique photographic collaborations (example below);Educating and training caregivers on the ground in expressive-therapy-based interventions, fostering psychosocial programs for war-displaced children;Providing toys to children that comfort, promote resilience, and encourage new ways of thinking about war.

Education

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography

  1976 — 1980

Skills

• Advertising
• Magazines
• Digital Asset Management
• Creative Strategy
• Non-Profit Leadership
• Publicity
• Documentaries
• Creative Problem Solving
• Media & Entertainment
• Digital Media
• Environmental Photography
• Event Producing
• Video
• Professional Mentoring
• Branding & Identity
• Film
• Video Production
• Event Photography
• Storytelling
• Creativity
• Entertainment
• Visual Communication
• Marketing
• Creativity Skills
• Image Editing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Photography
• Portrait Photography
• Creative Campaign Development
• Visual Storytelling
• Mentoring
• Creative Direction
• Photojournalism
• Photo Editing
• Editorial Photography
• Curatorial Projects
• Environmental Branding
• Marketing Communications
• Editing
• Art Direction