Greg Williams
Photographer @National Gallery of Art
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WORK HISTORY
Photographer @National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC, US
Produce high resolution digital images of all works of art for museum databases and websites, used in art-related magazines, periodicals, brochures, and exhibition posters, and for scholarly oriented publications, including exhibition catalogues, digital catalogues and professional journals.Work mainly in a studio setting and in various other locations indoors and outdoors. Use a variety of digital cameras and lighting equipment, applying a wide knowledge of lighting techniques and equipment in developing or modifying the procedures or equipment to achievethe highest-quality images.Utilize color management work-flow, including profiling cameras and monitors. Extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop, especially as related to capture of high-quality images at high-resolution and 16 bits/channel. Assist with the management of the daily operation of the art museum photography studio overseeing the work of other photographers, technicians and interns.Schedule projects in collaboration with curators, conservators and Gallery officials, to establish the most appropriate setting or action. Suggest changes in aspects of projects to arrive at the best results. Schedule works of art into and out of the studio to ensure efficient use of time and facilities and to meet project deadlines. Test and evaluate all new digital equipment for consideration of purchase, and purchase specified supplies and equipment for the studio.Have over 17 years of knowledge and experience in the safe handling of art works in a broad range of photographic and storage situations. This includes a working knowledge of all art mediums and types.Familiar with museum requirements for image metadata and standard database programs. Work daily with Data asset management program Portfolio 9.5. Incorporating The Museum System (TMS) software in a museum setting, working with metadata formulations and working daily with servers and systems to archive the museum\'s digital assets.
EDUCATION
Bradley University
BS, Photography
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
MFA, Photography
ABOUT GREG WILLIAMS
Experienced Photographer with a demonstrated history of working in the museums and institutions industry. Skilled in Mac, Lighting, Visual Arts, Art History, and Adobe Photoshop. Strong arts and design professional with a MFA focused in Photography from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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