Darnell Renee Crossley Email and Phone Number
Highly Experienced in the Visual Arts. Over 25 years as a professional, published editorial Photographer and Photo Editor. Most recently, I've been selling art as a Fine Art Consultant. I'm skilled in building relationships based on trust. I provide creative services to my clients in creative direction, photography, art acquisition, consulting, sales, marketing and media.With over 10 years of Art Gallery experience as a Fine Art Sales Consultant in Laguna Beach, CA. with several galleries, most recently with Chuck Jones Gallery as an art consultant selling the original and limited edition artworks of the Director and Animator, Chuck Jones (Looney Tunes), as well as Dr. Seuss, Tom Everhart, Charles Schulz, Markus Pierson, and many others. Prior to Chuck Jones Gallery, I was with Narrative-Gallery for 5 years, where I worked directly for the publishers of the Art of Dr. Seuss. During this time, my knowledge and passion for art, art history and art acquisition flourished. I was fortunate to have been trained by the curator of the Dr. Seuss art collection, as well as Tom Everhart. I utilized my professional media contacts to help provide marketing and social media for the company to grow the brand, and also performed photography services for the company by capturing unique and compelling images of their events to be used for marketing, most notably for the artist Tom Everhart. Prior to my Art Gallery experience, I had a long standing career as a published, A-List photographer and photo editor for many noteworthy national publications (Orange County Register, Dallas Morning News, Associated Press, U.S News, World News, D Magazine, Paper City, and Zuma Press) my experience in photojournalism is well-rounded in both editorial and media content. I'm a visual storyteller. A naturally creative person, I love working with people and building relationships. I work closely with advertising agencies to create images that sell products. I can handle a variety of assignments from start to finish which include working with models or specific subjects, art direction, and all facets necessary to producing great photography for a specified project and post production.✉ darnellrenee@sbcglobal.net ☎ 972-333-8234 Art Broker | Fine Art Sales & Consulting | Advisement on Art Acquisitions & Investments | Art Gallery Director | Luxury Sales | Advertising & Marketing | Art Design & Direction Visual Arts | Editorial | Photojournalism | Art Gallery Specialist | Experienced Photographer & Photo Editor | Media | Photography | Creative Leader | Art Education | Art Direction
Chuck Jones Gallery
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Professional Photographer - Art Sales & ConsultingDarnell Renee Photography & Chuck Jones Gallery Apr 1998 - PresentPrescott, Arizona, United States
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Fine Art Sales ConsultantChuck Jones Gallery May 2019 - PresentCalifornia, United StatesFine Art Sales & Consulting for Chuck Jones Gallery. -
Fine Art Gallery Consultant & SpecialistChuck Jones Studio Gallery Mar 2019 - PresentOrange County, CaliforniaServing the art communities of Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Dana Point, California as a successful Fine Art Sales Consultant and de facto Gallery Director. Applying many skills to the success of the gallery through Art Consulting, Sales, Customer Care, Art Direction, Gallery Displays (including framing and design), Shipping, Scheduling, Art Handling, Art Show Creation and Execution, Gallery Marketing, Public Relations and more. Assisting clients in Fine Art Acquisition through… Show more Serving the art communities of Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Dana Point, California as a successful Fine Art Sales Consultant and de facto Gallery Director. Applying many skills to the success of the gallery through Art Consulting, Sales, Customer Care, Art Direction, Gallery Displays (including framing and design), Shipping, Scheduling, Art Handling, Art Show Creation and Execution, Gallery Marketing, Public Relations and more. Assisting clients in Fine Art Acquisition through education on artist background, historical context and artistic legacy. Representing artists Chuck Jones, Theodor Seuss Geisel, Tom Everhart, Fabio Napoleoni, Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Gabe Leonard and many others. Top performing Fine Art Sales consultant of both Original and Limited Edition artworks. Building strong client relationships through top customer service, communication and one-to-one camaraderie.Since 2020, managing a strong and growing client base, serving clients remotely to cater to custom art collections and acquisitions. Blue Chip art collections and Originals by the masters. Show less -
Professional Photographer / PhotojournalistDarnell Renee Photography Jul 1998 - Sep 2024Prescott, Arizona, United StatesDarnell Renee is a portrait specialist, documentary and fine art photographer now living in Prescott, Arizona. She began her photography career in Dallas, Texas where she attended several colleges in the Dallas area and eventually graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BA in Art History & Photography, also studying French.She began her professional photography career long before graduating from SMU, however, with regular assignment work for the Dallas Morning News… Show more Darnell Renee is a portrait specialist, documentary and fine art photographer now living in Prescott, Arizona. She began her photography career in Dallas, Texas where she attended several colleges in the Dallas area and eventually graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BA in Art History & Photography, also studying French.She began her professional photography career long before graduating from SMU, however, with regular assignment work for the Dallas Morning News, Associated Press, and Southern Methodist University as her regular clients. She took a hiatus to complete her degree program, which was a lifelong dream of hers and resumed her freelance photojournalism career after graduating in 2000. With a newfound passion for her work and what it brings to peoples’ lives and the human experience, she embraced her documentary & fine art photography work.Her photographic journey continued when she relocated from Texas to Orange County, where she enjoyed another period of photojournalism for the Orange County Register as a regular freelancer. This period began after she was discovered by staff photographer and Pulitzer Prize Photographer, Cindy Yamanaka, while Darnell was selling her art photography along the boardwalk of the Balboa Artwalk, on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California. She participated in several Balboa ArtWalks in SoCal before relocating to Northern, Arizona. In addition, her photography was featured in the Art of Aging exhibit at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA.Currently, Darnell channels her wealth of experience into documentary and editorial photography, with a focus on projects such as "Working Cowboys and Cowgirls in the Southwest" and "Masters of Western Yoga." Alongside these endeavors, she continues to explore her passion for portraiture and fine art photography. Show less
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Sr. Fine Art Sales Consultant, Art Gallery SpecialistNarrative Gallery - Chase Art Jun 2014 - Feb 2019Laguna Beach, CaProviding full range art consulting and sales to buyers and collectors of the Art of Dr. Seuss & Tom Everhart. Featuring originals and limited editions by Tom Everhart and limited editions by Dr. Seuss.Recruited in June of 2014, to establish new gallery presence in affluent, Laguna Beach, art community. Utilized media contacts, social media, and other resources to help market and launch the new Art of Dr. Seuss gallery in Laguna Beach, established in September of 2015, the exclusive… Show more Providing full range art consulting and sales to buyers and collectors of the Art of Dr. Seuss & Tom Everhart. Featuring originals and limited editions by Tom Everhart and limited editions by Dr. Seuss.Recruited in June of 2014, to establish new gallery presence in affluent, Laguna Beach, art community. Utilized media contacts, social media, and other resources to help market and launch the new Art of Dr. Seuss gallery in Laguna Beach, established in September of 2015, the exclusive gallery of Dr. Seuss artwork, owned by the publisher. Advised various client groups including corporations, hospitality, health care facilities, smaller businesses and private art collectors on art investment purchases and artist background. Maintained a strong relationship base of regular and new clients.Exceeded sales goals by building client base, utilizing current client base, and following up with new contacts. Handled all aspects of gallery operations such as rearranging artwork, packaging, unpacking shipments, framing and other gallery display details. Responsible for all gallery operations and functions as well as keeping up with inventory and stock, scheduling, opening and closing gallery procedures including financial details. Show less
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Photographer/PhotojournalistDarnell Renee Photography Jun 1998 - Jun 2015Specializing in editorial, documentary and commercial photography.I have been a working professional photographer and photojournalist since 1993, shooting people, places and events around the world. One of the most important lessons my career has taught me is how to maintain a productive balance between doing whatever it takes to complete the assignment, while finding those magic moments of expression that makes a good image connect with people. I love the stories that are… Show more Specializing in editorial, documentary and commercial photography.I have been a working professional photographer and photojournalist since 1993, shooting people, places and events around the world. One of the most important lessons my career has taught me is how to maintain a productive balance between doing whatever it takes to complete the assignment, while finding those magic moments of expression that makes a good image connect with people. I love the stories that are revealed in the images I produce. Whether doing portraiture or live action shots, my passion is how I use lighting and other available elements to capture and enhance the emotion conveyed by my images. Subjects create the moments, and I help my subjects feel at ease with me and my camera. Adding drama to the image through the creative use of light is what makes an image truly stand out.══ SPECIALTIES ══Experienced Photographer, Editor, & Publisher | Art Sales | Art Broker | Creative Art Director & Consultant | Advisement on Art Acquisitions & Investments | Art Gallery | Publishing | Advertising & Marketing Design & Consultation | Media | Editorial | Photojournalism Show less
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Photographer, Photo EditorDarnell Renee Photography 2002 - May 2015Orange County, California AreaA creative and adventurous photographer at heart, I’m a champion of the human spirit.══ ATTITUDE ══I’m an organic networker, meaning that I don’t have to try too hard to engage people and earn their trust and respect in my work. I’m gifted with a creative eye, an out-going personality, and I’m good at making people feel comfortable and relaxed. I build relationships based on knowledge, professionalism, honesty, and trust. I’m skilled at helping people market and advertise their… Show more A creative and adventurous photographer at heart, I’m a champion of the human spirit.══ ATTITUDE ══I’m an organic networker, meaning that I don’t have to try too hard to engage people and earn their trust and respect in my work. I’m gifted with a creative eye, an out-going personality, and I’m good at making people feel comfortable and relaxed. I build relationships based on knowledge, professionalism, honesty, and trust. I’m skilled at helping people market and advertise their businesses through Creative Art Direction, Photography, media consulting, and social media.My ability to capture fun, spontaneous, creative, and "decisive moment" images stems from many years on the front line of newspaper, news wire services and a variety of editorial publications. Currently a member of ASMP, I have a strong client base. I have extensive photo editing skills which include a strong command of editing tools such as Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Lightroom, and am also proficient in Microsoft Word, and Excel along with other platforms.A wide-ranging professional experience, my reputation for excellence in photojournalism, media, editorial, Print & Digital Media speaks for itself. My most recent adventure is working as a publisher for Best Version Media, publishing neighborhood-focused magazines published for upscale communities, and providing 'micro-targeted' marketing for our advertisers. Our mission is to bring neighbors and businesses together with a positive, relevant and family-friendly monthly magazine newsletter!══ SPECIALTIES ══Experienced Photographer, Editor, & Publisher | Art Sales | Art Broker | Creative Art Director & Consultant | Advisement on Art Acquisitions & Investments | Art Gallery | Publishing | Advertising & Marketing Design & Consultation | Media | Editorial | PhotojournalismFor the last couple years I have been working on a Yoga Photography Book Project. Below are current samples of my project: Show less
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Photographer - Photo Editor - Creative Director & ConsultantDarnell Renee Photography May 1998 - May 2015Orange County, California AreaExperienced Editorial Photographer/Photojournalist specializing in Storytelling, Conceptual Photography, Creative Portraits, Branding, Fashion, Product and Event Photography.#editorialphotographer,#photojournalism,#portraits,#fashionphotographer,
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PhotojournalistThe Orange County Register, The Dallas Morning News, Associated Press Feb 1994 - Feb 2008Freelance Photojournalist for the Dallas Morning News, Associated Press, and other news and editorial publications.Documenting a variety of spot news, events and profile portraits for over 14 years. -
Freelance Photojournalist, And Creative ConsultantThe Dallas Morning News, Associated Press, Other News And Editorial Organizations May 1997 - 2008Executed photojournalist asssignments to completion. Covered numerous and varied news, editorial, and media assingments as a photojournalist. Capturing images, obtaining appropriate news worthy information, editing, captioning, and submitting final images and information for print, publication and internet use. -
Freelance PhotojournalistThe Dallas Morning News 1994 - 2008 -
PhotojournalistAbilene Christian University 1999 - 2008
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What company does Darnell Renee Crossley work for?
Darnell Renee Crossley works for Chuck Jones Gallery
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Darnell Renee Crossley's current role is Fine Art Sales & Consulting | Art Direction | Marketing | Photographer | Photo Editor | Media | Creative Leader.
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