Joshua J. Carter
(612) 207-4965
Email: jjc@joshuajamescarter.com
Website/Portfolio: joshuajamescarter.com
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2005-2009
The Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Ireland, 2008
BFA: Photography, Spring 2009
Experience
Employment: Jeromeo Designs, Minneapolis, MN July 2008-present, Photographer.
Work as store photographer and manager at a Chinese antique, jewelry, clothing and import store. Responsibilities include photographing new products for the website and press releases, while also working as store manager and visual merchandiser.
Volunteer: District 202 Benefit, Minneapolis, MN February 2010, Photographer.
Was a volunteer event photographer for a benefit supporting District 202, an organization that provides outreach and help to GLBT youth. Worked in a setting with props, lighting and a backdrop to take group photographs of attendees.
Freelance: Product photography, Jessica Moe, Minneapolis, MN November 2009, Photographer.
Photographed nineteen pairs of vintage eyeglasses for graphic designer, Jessica Moe, which were used for her design project.
Volunteer: Haven, Vanessa Voskuil & Ryan Philippi, Minneapolis, MN October 2009 Performer.
Was a volunteer performer for Voskuil's and Philippi's dance film project. Required to attend and perform as dancer and actor. The project was part of the Dance Film Project presented by Cinema Revolution Society and Intermedia Arts.
Freelance: Senior Portraiture, Takeo and Michelle R., Minneapolis, MN August 2009, Photographer.
Photographed Michelle R.'s high school senior portraits including postproduction such as retouching and preparing images for printing and documentation on CD.
Volunteer: En Masse, Vanessa Voskuil, Minneapolis, MN July 2009, Performer.
Was a performer in the dance piece, En Masse by Vanessa Voskuil for Momentum: New Dance Works. I was required to attend rehearsals and final performances at the Southern Theater.
Internship: Jeromeo Designs, Minneapolis, MN June 2008, Photographer.
Head product photographer, photographed new jewelry and antique furniture, then updated the Jeromeo Designs website with the new images. Was also responsible for visual merchandising and managing the store.
Freelance: Digital documentation, Jim Burpee, Minneapolis, MN 2008, Photographer.
Digitally documented six paintings for artist Jim Burpee's portfolio. Worked with lighting in studio and was responsible for post-production including cropping, resizing and documentation to CD.
Freelance: Digital documentation, Elizabeth Erickson, Minneapolis, MN May 2008, Photographer.
Digitally documented student work for painting and drawing instructor Elizabeth Erickson. Worked in studio with lighting and was responsible for postproduction including cropping, resizing, and documentation to CD.
Volunteer: Burren Players Theater Group, Lisdonvarna, Ireland March 2008, Photographer.
Photographed behind the scenes, makeup, dress/tech rehearsals, curtain calls and final performances of, A Series of One-Act Plays, for the Burren Players Theater Group.
Freelance: Digital documentation, Annie Schor, Ballyvaughan, Ireland, March 2008, Photographer.
Digitally documented artist Annie Schor’s public art piece for her portfolio. Photographed numerous small sculptures in natural lighting.
Freelance: Digital documentation, Elizabeth Erickson, Minneapolis, MN 2007, Photographer.
Digitally documented sixteen 30 x 40 inch paintings for instructor Elizabeth Erickson, used for the student gallery site on the MCAD intranet. Worked with Erickson on lighting in studio and was also responsible for post-production including resizing, cropping and documentation to CD.
Volunteer: Green River Greening, St. Paul, MN October 2007, Volunteer.
Worked with a tribe of Native Americans and other volunteers to help plant trees and shrubs on a hillside that was saved from being developed as condos. We dug, planted and watered the hillside while the tribe blessed the grounds with a ceremony of prayer and music.
Publications
Twin Cities Luxury and Fashion Magazine, February 2009
Minneapolis; St. Paul Magazine, September 2008
Area Women Magazine Fargo, ND Sep.-Oct. 2008
Twin Cities Luxury and Fashion Magazine, November 2008
Group Exhibitions
Foot in the Door 4, Minneapolis Institute of Art, February 2010
Red Hot Art Festival, Stevens Square Park, June 2009
Art-a-Whirl Exhibit, Wild Roast Café, May 2009
Juried Art Show, Sale and Auction: A Benefit for the Children of the Urban Arts Academy,
Weisman Art Museum, December 2008
Me, Myself and Ireland, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, October 2008
Imported, Burren College of Art and Design, Ballyvaughan, Ireland, April 2008
Solo Exhibitions
Flash, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN October 2007
Zim-Town, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN April 2007