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Mark M. Odell : Mark M. Odell 216 Old Line Dr. Centreville, MD 21617 410-429-0840 e-mail: odellpix@gmail.com OBJECTIVE Highly motivated and skilled professional, willing to relocate, seeks career advancement within dynamic, high growth organization that welcomes fresh ideas, dedication, and experience; demanding excellence in consistently meeting objectives and pushing the photographic envelope. Exceptional ability to work under high pressure, offering 20+ years of experience in a wide ranging array of photo journalistic assignments. QUALIFICATIONS Four year degree in Visual Arts with emphasis in Photography More than a decade of experience in Newspaper Photojournalism Self motivated with two decades of freelance work Professional personality and attitude Complete knowledge of photography both old and new technology Extensive knowledge of computer software and hardware PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Owner / Photographer OdellPhotos.com Centreville, MD 1986-Present Built a strong Photography business shooting editorial assignments for magazines and ad work for corporations, small businesses and advertising agencies Event photography includes political clients, corporate work and weddings Work with local arts groups like the Cultural Arts Foundation, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Photographer Governor's Press Office Annapolis, MD January 2003-April 2009 Served as the state photographer to document the administrations tenure in office for State Archives Support the state and national media for coverage of state issues Developed a system to file and share digital images for use both in-house and publicly over the Internet Eliminated the practice of out sourcing photography by shooting and archiving artwork for all of the cabinet level agencies Worked closely with State Police and Homeland Security in missions involving surveillance and aerial photographic support Photographs used in calendars, magazines, brochures as well as the Internet to promote the state Staff Photographer Annapolis Capital Newspaper Annapolis, MD Nov. 1991-Jan. 2003 Joined a staff of five to shoot all local art for the daily newspaper (c.50,000) Photographed 5 to 7 stories a day in the widest array of situations Held the cutting edge of the industry while photography quickly transitioned into the digital world Mastered Photoshop techniques and image enhancement as the electronic age began to develop Photo Editor / Photographer Maryland Gazette Newspaper Glen Burnie, MD Oct. 1989-Nov. 1991 Photographed and edited all photos for the newspaper (c.40,000 bi-weekly). Printed color and black & white photos for paste-up layout of the newspaper Hired and supervised staff of freelance photographers to cover some community assignments PERSONAL GEAR Nikon Based Equipment Film bodies including F5 & F4 & F3 Digital bodies including D700 & D200 & Fuji S3 Lens coverage from 17mm to 300mm all f/2.8 and faster Portable strobes include 4 SB-800's & external battery cells Studio Strobes include Norman 400B units and White Lightning Mono Lights EDUCATION BA Visual Arts (Photography) University of Maryland Baltimore County - Catonsville, MD USA 1989

Mark M. Odell

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