Jenna Pirog Productions
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What is a photography facilitator?
What is a photography facilitator?
- Photography is my passion.But I am not a photographer.I have crafted a career that keeps me engaged with all aspects of the photography industry. I can:
- assist photographers in the field and at home.
- facilitate the editing and layout process at a magazine or newspaper.
- produce high-end photo shoots for commercial clients.
- organize a festival.
- photo research and photo edit.
- design asset management solutions for a photographers and magazines alike.
I love to streamline and create efficient processes.I love to be behind the scenes working for the artist.
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Producing a 3-day Festival is no joke.
Producing a 3-day Festival is no joke.
- The LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph is non-profit arts organization that celebrates the medium of photography with an annual festival held in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia.Each year, we feature the work of 60 individual artists to celebrate their achievements in photography.This is not a conference, this is not a sales pitch. This is a festival for those who love photography.As the Producer, I work closely with the guest curator and selected artists to produce and create the exhibits and the 50 digital projections we show throughout the Festival.Its a labor of love. Some have told me it is the best photography festival in the United States.I hope to see you in Charlottesville next June 13-15, 2013!
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The brave new world of digital publishing.
The brave new world of digital publishing.
- I am very excited about the iPad revolution, we have finally found a way to put content control back in the creator's hands.
- The Michael Nichols iPad App I edited and produced the words and images for this groundbreaking photography app highlighting the work of one of the greatest natural history photographers of our time.
- Among Giants iPad app I coordinated the photography production on this app featuring the work of Flip Nicklin, a pioneering underwater photographer. Lightbox Press.
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Still the best way to view a photograph.
Still the best way to view a photograph.
- I have produced many exhibits through the LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph and National Geographic. Too many to list. An exhibit requires an array of tasks from editing and layout mock-ups to hanging techniques and marketing tactics. Here are a few I have worked on in various capacities:
- Extreme Exposure A group exhibit including photographs and multimedia from Michael Nichols at the Annenberg Space for Photography. Curated by Cristina Mittermeier, Nichols portion produced by Jenna Pirog. Los Angeles, CA, November 2010-April 2011.
- Water: Our Thirsty World A National Geographic Exhibit at the Annenberg Space for Photography. Curated by Sarah Leen, National Geographic Senior Photo Editor, designed by Bill Marr, National Geographic Creative Director, produced by Jenna Pirog. Los Angeles, CA. April 2010-September 2010.
- Life at the Edge: The Big Thaw A National Geographic exhibit at the Meridian International Center. Curated by Kathy Moran, National Geographic Senior Photo Editor, designed by Bill Marr, National Geographic Creative Director, produced by Jenna Pirog. Washington, DC.
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Editorial stories I have worked on.
Editorial stories I have worked on.
- As a photo coordinator at National Geographic magazine, I have worked on over 75 stories. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Orphan Elephants, Michael Nichols, NGM September 2011
- Redwoods: The Super Trees, Michael Nichols, NGM October 2009
- Family Ties: Elephants of Samburu, Michael Nichols, NGM September 2008
- Animal Minds, Vincent J. Musi, NGM March 2008
- Ivory Wars: Last Stand in Zakouma, Michael Nichols, NGM March 2007
In the summer of 2010, LOOK3 collaborated with the Virginia Quarterly Review to create a single topic issue based on the work of emerging photographers who participated in the LOOKbetween festival.
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The photography book.
The photography book.
- Here is a list of books I have worked on as a photography researcher, sometimes editor and/or coordinator:
- Currently editing, researching and managing the production of Michael Nichols new book Earth to Sky, a journey through his career working with elephants. Release will be late 2012. National Geographic Books.
- Among Giants: A Life with Whales. Flip Nicklin. Paraculture Books
- Deceptive Beauties: Love and Lies in the World of Wild Orchids. Christian Ziegler. Paraculture Books
- A Climate For Life: Towards a Balanced Earth with International League of Conservation Photographers. Paraculture Books
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- Photography Editor, Producer, FacilitatorPhotography | Charlottesville, Virginia Area, USSummary
Keep photographers photographing. What is more important than seeing and knowing the world?
Experience- Aug 2009 - PresentOwner / Jenna Pirog Productions
I provide a wide range of freelance photography related tasks such as photo research, photo editing, story research, archive organization and management, and preparation for field assignments.
- Feb 2008 - PresentProducer / LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph
As the Producer, I am responsible for executing exhibits, producing all digital projections and presentations, and education components at the annual LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph. I'm in the projection booth making sure you never see a glitch. I work closely with the curated list of artists from all over the world as they craft their vision for their presentation at the Festival. I also manage the production calendar, customer relations management database, and ticket sales for the Festival. Its a labor of love.
- Dec 2006 - PresentStudio Manager, Field Coordinator, Editor / Michael Nichols Photography
I have worked with National Geographic editor-at-large Michael Nichols for 6 years.
The Crozet office is bustling with activity: I help coordinate his assignments and field work, craft exhibits with curators all over the world, assist in editing the thousands of images from each story, and maintain his 30 year archive of photographs. - May 2006 - Aug 2009Photography Coordinator / National Geographic Society
Work with multiple Photo Editors and staff photographers in a multitask environment to assist them in the development and production of magazine stories from initial research to final photographs.
- Research: Provide editorial, picture and background research for story proposals. Create and maintain a detailed contact/research document including sample images for visual points of reference for use by the photo editor and assigned photographer.
- Pre-production Story Management: Secure visas, permits, or other permissions. Issue letters of introduction. Obtain aircraft, watercraft, and other specialized equipment. Find local fixers/guides. Work directly with the assigned photographers, and act as point of contact for the photographers while they are in the field. Manage the flow of images - acquire lo-res images for projection, hi-res images for publication, and verify all captions and credits. Color correct images for projection as directed.
- Post-Production Story Management: Manage the digital workflow in Media Grid, transfer files to layout, enter dummy and final captions for published and web images, verify credit lines, transmit film/files to Engraving and Printing. Examine digital proofs for photographic accuracy. Provide images and captions to the web, International Editions, Communications, and other divisions as needed.
- Help prepare and track story projections and budgets.
- May 2005 - May 2006Research Coordinator / National Parks Conservation Association
Utilize research skills to seek out potential supporters of the NPCA mission, package the information into comprehensive reports and deliver to NPCA executives.
Education-
2001 - 2004University of VirginiaBachelor of Arts in English Literature
Activities: University Dance Club
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Interests:Photography, editing, reading, watching HBOgo (thanks Mom), eating delicious food, staying strong and healthy, dancing, road trips to places I haven't seen, thinking about geology but not really learning about it, singing embarrassing pop songs in my car. Thats about it.
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I freelance in photography facilitation. How's that for alliteration?
m: 703.395.5654 | e: jennapirog@gmail.com
