PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Matt Houston Photo – July 2001 to Present
Baltimore, MD / Venice, FL
Self-Employed Photojournalist
- Receive assignments on a moment’s notice and transmit images on a tight deadline for time-sensitive publications and organizations, such as The Associated Press, Associated Press Wide World Photos, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, The New York Times, Newsweek and Time
- Provide professional coverage of breaking news, government proceedings, professional sports and community events
- Stake out news events from remote locations with limited access
- Provide immediate coverage of news assignments for website updates and print using a drone, iPhone and laptop
- Utilize social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter regularly
- Compose informative captions to accompany photographs
- Use Macintosh and Windows programs proficiently with emphasis on Photoshop and Photo Mechanic
- Budget quarterly for transportation costs, new equipment, as well as camera maintenance and repair
- Manage the selection and scheduling of assignments
- Invoice clients with itemized costs and services in a timely manner
- Archive assignment invoices and photographs for later file retrieval
Lemon Tree Web Design – January 2007 to present
Venice, FL
Self-Employed Photographer/Graphic/Web Designer
- Develop company identities, including logos, websites, advertising and direct mail items using Macromedia and Adobe Creative Suite software
- Provide one-stop web design service, from photography and logo design to layout and functionality of business websites
- Integrate personal photography with website design for a complete fulfillment of the client’s business needs
- Accurately fulfill orders and projects from submittal to delivery
- Manage every aspect of new business’ operation: banking, invoicing, promotion, client interface, etc.
- Communicate with clients to meet their needs and exceed their expectations
The Standard-Examiner – July 1999 to July 2001
Ogden, UT
Photojournalist and Photo Editor
- Acted as Photo Editor for regional branch of the newspaper
- Handled pre-press toning and high-quality colorization of photographs for publication
- Proposed story ideas for special features and photo essays
- Photographed professional sports and spot news
- Attended daily budget meetings and procured space for daily photo assignments
The Dallas Morning News ( Arlington Bureau )– October 1996 to July 1999
Dallas, TX
Intern-Photojournalist
- Provided photographic coverage of spot news and both collegiate and professional sports
- Taught photography and layout workshops to college students
- Created and pitched ideas for news stories and photo essays
University of Texas at Arlington – October 1996 to June 1998
Arlington, TX
Photojournalist
- Provided professional coverage of breaking news, government proceedings, collegiate sports and community events
- Managed the selection and scheduling of daily assignments for staff of five photographers
- Selected newsworthy art for publication
- Taught classes and workshops to high school students on photography and layout design
- Acted as Photography Advisor for Student Journalism Workshop
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington – BA in Communication/Journalism, 1998
Johns Hopkins University – Master’s Certification in Multimedia Design, 2005
TRAINING
April 1996 to April 2001
National Flying Short-course Photography Workshops sponsored by Canon and Nikon
October 1996 to June 1998
- Senior-level courses in layout design, color photography, black and white photography, digital photography, journalism ethics, and feature and news writing at University of Texas at Arlington
MATT HOUSTON
11613 Marathon Circle
Venice, FL 34293
cell: 240-475-0369
mail@lemontreephotos.com
Matt Houston Photo – July 2001 to Present
Baltimore, MD / Venice, FL
Self-Employed Photojournalist
- Receive assignments on a moment’s notice and transmit images on a tight deadline for time-sensitive publications and organizations, such as The Associated Press, Associated Press Wide World Photos, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, The New York Times, Newsweek and Time
- Provide professional coverage of breaking news, government proceedings, professional sports and community events
- Stake out news events from remote locations with limited access
- Provide immediate coverage of news assignments for website updates and print using a drone, iPhone and laptop
- Utilize social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter regularly
- Compose informative captions to accompany photographs
- Use Macintosh and Windows programs proficiently with emphasis on Photoshop and Photo Mechanic
- Budget quarterly for transportation costs, new equipment, as well as camera maintenance and repair
- Manage the selection and scheduling of assignments
- Invoice clients with itemized costs and services in a timely manner
- Archive assignment invoices and photographs for later file retrieval
Lemon Tree Web Design – January 2007 to present
Venice, FL
Self-Employed Photographer/Graphic/Web Designer
- Develop company identities, including logos, websites, advertising and direct mail items using Macromedia and Adobe Creative Suite software
- Provide one-stop web design service, from photography and logo design to layout and functionality of business websites
- Integrate personal photography with website design for a complete fulfillment of the client’s business needs
- Accurately fulfill orders and projects from submittal to delivery
- Manage every aspect of new business’ operation: banking, invoicing, promotion, client interface, etc.
- Communicate with clients to meet their needs and exceed their expectations
The Standard-Examiner – July 1999 to July 2001
Ogden, UT
Photojournalist and Photo Editor
- Acted as Photo Editor for regional branch of the newspaper
- Handled pre-press toning and high-quality colorization of photographs for publication
- Proposed story ideas for special features and photo essays
- Photographed professional sports and spot news
- Attended daily budget meetings and procured space for daily photo assignments
The Dallas Morning News ( Arlington Bureau )– October 1996 to July 1999
Dallas, TX
Intern-Photojournalist
- Provided photographic coverage of spot news and both collegiate and professional sports
- Taught photography and layout workshops to college students
- Created and pitched ideas for news stories and photo essays
University of Texas at Arlington – October 1996 to June 1998
Arlington, TX
Photojournalist
- Provided professional coverage of breaking news, government proceedings, collegiate sports and community events
- Managed the selection and scheduling of daily assignments for staff of five photographers
- Selected newsworthy art for publication
- Taught classes and workshops to high school students on photography and layout design
- Acted as Photography Advisor for Student Journalism Workshop
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington – BA in Communication/Journalism, 1998
Johns Hopkins University – Master’s Certification in Multimedia Design, 2005
TRAINING
April 1996 to April 2001
National Flying Short-course Photography Workshops sponsored by Canon and Nikon
October 1996 to June 1998
- Senior-level courses in layout design, color photography, black and white photography, digital photography, journalism ethics, and feature and news writing at University of Texas at Arlington
MATT HOUSTON
11613 Marathon Circle
Venice, FL 34293
cell: 240-475-0369
mail@lemontreephotos.com