paul rider 812 N. 21st St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19130 267 307 2044 - www.prphoto.org - [email protected]

Education 1995: MFA in Photography - Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, Ga. Teaching degree in photography. Recipient of Presidential scholarship. Studied under: Craig Stevens, Steven Bliss, Tom Fischer. Studies included Digital imaging & design, advanced black & white printing craft, Zone system, advanced color, Platinum & palladium printing, art criticism, aesthetics.

1986: BFA in Photography - Philadelphia College of Art, “University of the Arts” Professors studied under: Nancy Hellebrand, Alida Fish, Ron Walker

1980- 84: Bucks County Community College, Newtown Pa. Studied with David Graham Other studies included painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and woodworking.

Fellowships 2008-2010 - CFEVA - Center for the Emerging Visual Artist - Philadelphia, Pa.

Exhibitions 2009 - The Exchange - Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center of the Arts (PF/PCA), Pittsburgh, Pa. Group show 2009 - In Conversation with the Oracle - CFEVA Spotlight exhibit, Philadelphia, Pa. Group show 2009 - Mexico Light - CFEVA exhibit at the Raddison’s Coffee Bar, Philadelphia, Pa. Solo show 2009 - Art of the State: Pennsylvannia 2009, Harrisburg, Pa. Group show 2009 - Treasures - Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, Philadelphia, Pa. Group show 2008 - InLiquid at Urban Outfi tters, Gallery at 543, Philadelphia, Pa. Group show 2008 - Perspectives, Ice Box Project Space, the Cranes Art Building - Philadelphia, Pa. Group show 2008 - Philadelphia Selections:Career Development Program Fellows from the Center for Emerging Visual Artists Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, Pa. Group show 2008 - 82nd Annual International Competition: Photography, The Print Center, Philadelphia, Pa. Group show 2008 - Art of the State: Pennsylvannia 2008, Harrisburg, Pa. Group show 2008 - Introductions ‘08, the Galleries, Moore college of Art, Philadelphia, Pa. Group show 2007 - From The Studio IV, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, Philadelphia, Pa. Group show 2007 - Lines, Photo 612, Haddon Heights, N.J. Solo show 2000 - Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2000, Harrisburg, Pa. Group show 1997 - Savannah Still Lifes-Connecticut Photographics,Danbury Ct.Solo show. 1997 - Savannah Still Lifes - Southern Light Gallery, Amarillo College, Ammarillo Tx. Solo show. 1997 - Savannah Still Lifes-Level 3 Gallery, Sam Houston State U., Huntsville Tx. Solo show. 1997 - Savannah Still Lifes - Melwood Photography Gallery - Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Pitts., Pa. Solo show. 1996 - Crossings, Institute for Art & Photographic, Peekskill, NY. 2 person show. 1995 - Les Rencontres d’ Arles - Arles, France - Group show. 1995 - Only the Best - Boston, Mass. Group show. 1990 - Documents, Level 3 Photo Gallery, Phila., Pa. -Solo exhibition. 1989 - Self portrait nudes, Level 3 Photo Gallery, Philadelphia, Pa. 2 person show, Exhibited with Connie Imboden. 1988 - What so funny about Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, Level 3 Photo Gallery, Philadelphia, Pa. Group show. 1988 - Chosen Moments-Sande Webster Gallery, Phila., Pa. Group show. 1988 - Founders show, Level 3 Photo Gallery, Phila., Pa. Group show. 1988 - Perkins Art Center, Moorestown, N.J. Group show. 1987 - Abington Art Center, Abington, Pa. Group show. 1987 - Perkins Art Center, Moorestown, N.J. Group show. 1986 - Book Trader Gallery, Philadelphia, Pa. Group show. paul rider 812 N. 21st St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19130 267 307 2044 - www.prphoto.org - [email protected]

Teaching experience

2010 Tyler School of Art, TempleTemple University,University, Adjunct InstructorInstructor,, Philadelphia, Pa. Advanced Photo workshop (B/W portfolio), a hybrid wet and digital studio class.

2008 Marywood University, Adjunct Instructor, Scranton, Pa. Advertising and Illustrative Photography I and II, Basic Photography Classes were designed to teach both photography and graphic design majors the principles of advertising photography through the use of studio and environmental lighting in conjunction with Digital cameras and large format view cameras. Basic Photography emphasis is teaching the fundamentals of black & white photography, technique and aesthetics, process- ing and printing fi lm.

2004 Delaware College of Art & Design, Adjunct Instructor, Wilmington, DE. Color Photography, Advanced Black & White Craft, and Studio Lighting. Created syllabus and lectured on subjects which focused on some of the following: Color Theory, Aesthetics, Color Printing, Studio Lighting and large and medium format photography, advanced black & white darkroom printing techniques.

2003-2004 Bucks County Community College, Adjunct Instructor, Newtown, PA. Basic Photography. Created syllabus and lectured on this subject. Emphasis on teaching the fundamentals of black & white photography, technique and aesthetics, processing and printing fi lm.

1996 Spring & Fall Horizons Elder Hostels, Photography instructor, Saunderland, Mass. Basic and intermediate Photography. Created syllabus and lectured on this subject. Emphasis on teaching the fundamentals of black & white photography, technique and aesthetics, processing and printing.

Gallery curatorial experience

1988-1992 Level 3 Gallery, Founding Partner & Exhibition Curator, Philadelphia, PA. Cooperative photography gallery. Acted as artist liaison, solicited artist work, scheduled and installed exhibits. paul rider 812 N. 21st St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19130 267 307 2044 - www.prphoto.org - [email protected]

Work experience

1986-Present Freelance Photographer Creative advertising and catalogue photography focused on crafting crisp, elegant and contemporary images of product still life, interiors and people. Fully versed in all formats of fi lm; 35mm, medium format and large format, digital capture and digital printing - including piezography inks, color and black & white photography. Expert experience in all manner of studio lighting from small still life to large room sets. Clients include: Waterford Crystal, Running Press, New Ravenna, International Spice Co.

2004-2006 The Shadowlight Group, Advertising Photographer Interior set and product photographer responsible for creating stunning advertising images with great attention paid to captur- ing detail, lighting and color accuracy of product. Initially shot large format fi lm photography. Studio then evolved into com- pletely digital environment (phase one with Mac). Photographed kitchen cabinetry, appliances, bathroom fi xtures and fl ooring for the following national manufacturing compa- nies including: KraftMaid Cabinets, Silestone, Dupont, Behr Paint, Congolium, Lowe’s, Home Depot, MasterBrand Cabinets, Liberty Hardware, Tech Lighting. Photography has appeared in Dwell Magazine and various other home design periodicals.

2001-2004 Sky Visual Communications, Partner, Philadelphia, PA. Design team combining Graphic Design, Photography and Creative Art Direction. Clients include: Waterford Crystal, La Maison Cheese.

1996- 2002 The Franklin Mint Corporation, Senior Advertising Photographer, Franklin Center, PA. Worked closely with art directors and marketing department from concept to fi nished piece. Photographed jewelry, porcelain dolls, bronze sculptures, die cast cars, Franklin Mint Faberge Eggs, high-end chess sets of various woods and metals. Pho- tography created on 4x5 fi lm in camera through use the of multiple cameras and in camera masking to achieve Photoshop effects. Equipment used: Sinar View Cameras, Hasselblad Cameras, Broncolor Lighting, Mac computers with Adobe photoshop, quark express, fl excolor. Committee member for Renaissance Art Show.

1995-1996 Clover/Strawbridge & Clothier, Senior Photographer, Philadelphia, PA. Advertising photography. Product still life – soft goods, hard lines. Products included appliances, jewelry, house wares, and soft goods. Worked closely with art directors. Time sensitive deadlines. Responsible for accuracy of color, exposures and product image. Equipment used: 4x5 Horseman Cameras, Speedotron strobes.

1988 1992 Clover/Strawbridge & Clothier, Senior Photographer, Philadelphia, PA. Product/still life and fashion photography. Responsible for arranging fashion shoots – scouting locations, booking models, organizing assistants and equipment. Products included: appliances, jewelry, house wares, and soft goods. Responsible for helping to bring creative direction to the studio. Equipment used: 4x5 Horseman Cameras, Hasselblad Cameras, Speedotron strobes.

1987-1988 JDN Photography, Photography Assistant, New York - Los Angeles based architectural and interior photography group. Assisted interior photographer on location shoots. Packed equipment for shoot, set lights, set gels, ran electricity for lights.

1986 -1987 Philadelphia College of Art (Uarts) Graphic Arts Dept., Assistant Typography Lab Supervisor. Duties included demonstrating graphic arts cameras, ordering supplies, scheduling instructor demonstration times, and main- taining equipment.