Rebecca Alperstein

Owner, Photographer

About

Published, professional photographer and assistant with over 10 years of experience in the field. Experienced in editing and retouching images, designing layouts for a variety of publications, and coordinating multiple design and/or photography projects at once under tight deadlines. In addition, have had many years of experience assisting wedding and event photographers. Currently most interested in photojournalism and long-term documentary projects. Based in New York but have a passion and eagerness for travel.

Country

United States

City

Valley Stream

Industry

Photography

Skill

Skilled Multi-tasker, Nonprofit Volunteering, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Problem Solving, Marketing Materials, Fundraising, Marketing Campaigns, Studio Photography, Events, Event Photography, Microsoft Office, Administration, Portrait Photography, Photography, Press Releases, Editing, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Illustrator, Layout

Experience

Owner, Photographer

Alperstein Photography

2007-1 - Present · 19 yrs 9 mos

Studio Manager

James Nachtwey Studio

2008-8 - 2011-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Intern/Staffer

Steve McCurry Studios

2008-4 - 2008-7 · 4 mos

Freelance Photographer/Volunteer

Livnot U'Lehibanot

2007-1 - 2007-9 · 9 mos

• Photographed all events and everyday activities of volunteer rebuilding program in war-damaged northern Israeli city. • Interviewed and photographed local residents of Kiryat Shmonah as part of an on-going documentary project. • Provided photographs for marketing materials and website.

Portrait Consultant

Bachrach Photographers

2005-5 - 2007-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

-Organized all aspects of customer interaction; scheduling appointments, conducted portrait selection sessions, wedding consultations and album selections. -Redesigned and maintained company website to best represent the studios 100 year history and current services. -Developed and implemented new marketing strategies to grow an already established business in a competitive market. -Coordinated over a hundred subjects for the studio's annual portrait exhibit.

Development and Marketing Associate

Generations Incorporated

2003-10 - 2004-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

-Photographed elementary school sites and volunteer events illustrating the educational programming and older adult volunteers of non-profit literacy organization. -Created and maintained a photo database including relevant caption information. -Provided photographs for both local and national non-profit organizations for print and web publication. -Designed new marketing materials to establish consistent company branding including annual reports, donor mailings, letterhead, and newsletters. -Wrote press releases and communicated with local media sources. -Wrote grants and aided individual fundraising efforts.

Features Writer

Reporter Magazine

1999-9 - 2001-11 · 2 yrs 3 mos

-Wrote feature articles for full-color, weekly, student-run magazine. -Conducted independent research and interviews under tight printing deadlines.

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology

Professional Photographic Illustration, Minor in Women's Studies

1999 - 2003 · 4 yrs

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Dec. 2000 - May 2003 President (2002-2003) Historian (2001-2002) Golden Key National Honor Society Dec. 2001 - May 2003 Community Service Director (2001-2002) Hillel Oct. 1999 - May 2003 Social Action "Tikkun Olam" Chair (2001-2002)