Photo research and editing
I’ve spent the past seven years working with book packagers Pronk&Associates and Bill Smith Group (specializing in educational publishing) as a Photo Researcher and Photo Editor. This work entailed 1) image research [finding beautiful and content-appropriate images for publications] and 2) clearing copyright for image use.
In the process, I’ve built a solid knowledge of the stock photography industry, copyright issues, and content management systems (CMS).
The images below are samples of some projects I’ve worked on these past four years. Subject matter have ranged from chemistry, state-specific social sciences, astronomy, geology, literacy, and French language instruction. Reading levels ran the gamut of elementary, ESL, high school, and tertiary education.
What can’t easily be shown is the expertise I’ve built in navigating complex image rights issues. I’ve contacted artist estates, publishers, and independent and Creative Commons photographers to clear the use of their images for publication. It’s a complex and ever-changing landscape, but ultimately enlivening.
