Christopher Kern Email & Phone Number

Riverside, Ca, Us

Riverside, Ca, Us

The Photography Program at California Baptist University in Riverside, California explores the practice and theory of photography via technical understandings and methodological explorations of the photography medium as applied to commercial, fine art, and social practice. Through the introduction of narrative, conceptual development, and Christian worldview - students will acquire a unique stylistic aesthetic and photographic voice leading to a professional portfolio. Best practices, latest technologies, ideation, craft, and business acumen are embedded into the instruction and mentorship - all with the intention of sending graduates out to make an impact for the Kingdom.Preparing students with the technical skills and creative thought needed to produce professional imagery relevant to their area of focus. Students will develop a portfolio that reflects their personal vision while engaging with best practices in the medium. Emphasizing successful branding and implementing of their photography as a viable business model that is informed by today’s changing marketplace.

Riverside, Ca, Us

Fall 2024PHO 105 Digital PhotographyPHO 350 Digital Printing and Color ManagementPHO 485 Photography Business*Awarded Tenure, May 2024*Spring 2024DES 310 Creativity: Collaboration & ContextPHO 332 Studio LightingPHO 499 Portfolio and GalleryFall 2023PHO 105 Digital PhotographyPHO 350 Digital Printing & Color ManagementPHO 485 Photography BusinessDES 310 Creativity: Collaboration & ContextSpring 2023PHO 105 The CameraPHO 400 Special Topics: Editorial PhotographyPHO 450 Digital Asset ManagementPHO 499 Portfolio and GalleryFall 2022PHO 350 Digital Printing & Color ManagementPHO 432 A Location LightingPHO 432 B Location LightingPHO 485 Photography Business

Riverside, Ca, Us

Spring 2022PHO 105 The CameraPHO 415 Context & NarrativePHO 450 Digital Asset ManagementPHO 499 Portfolio & GalleryFall 2021PHO 105 The CameraPHO 350 Digital Printing & Color ManagementPHO 432 Location LightingPHO 485 Photography BusinessSpring 2021PHO 350 Digital Printing & Color ManagementPHO 400 Special Topics in Photography: Profesional PracticePHO 415 Context & NarrativePHO 499 Portfolio & GalleryFall 2020PHO 432 A Location LightingPHO 432 B Location LightingPHO 433 Studio PracticePHO 485 Photography BusinessSpring 2020DES 310 A Design Thought PracticumDES 310 B Design Thought PracticumPHO 330 Visual StorytellingPHO 433 Studio PracticePHO 498 Photography IntensivePHO 499 Portfolio & GalleryFall 2019DES 310 A Design Thought PracticumDES 310 B Design Thought PracticumPHO 350 A Digital Printing & Color ManagementPHO 350 B Digital Printing & Color ManagementPHO 432 Location LightingPHO 485 Photography BusinessSpring 2019PHO 105 The CameraPHO 310 Intermediate Commercial PhotographyPHO 330 Visual StorytellingPHO 332 Studio PhotographyPHO 412 PortraiturePHO 433 Photography Open StudioPHO 499 Senior ShowFall 2018PHO 105 The CameraPHO 110 Fundamental Commercial PhotographyPHO 350 Digital Printing & Color ManagementPHO 432 On Location PhotographyPHO 433 Photography Open StudioPHO 485 Photography BusinessSpring 2018GDM 360 Studio PhotographyPHO 310 Intermediate Commercial PhotographyPHO 422 Portfolio / GalleryPHO 431 Sports PhotographyPHO 433 Assignment PhotographyFall 2017PHO 110 Fundamental Commercial PhotographyPHO 410 Studio LightingPHO 412 PortraiturePHO 432 On Location PhotographyPHO 485 Photography Business

Riverside, California, Us

Riverside, California, Us

Onboarded and implemented Canto as our professional Digital Asset Management platform, July 2021. Manages a team of six additional administrators, and 100+ contributors annually. SmugMugGoogle Workspace

Riverside, California, Us

Compelle is a dynamic and magnetic media agency in Riverside, California, dedicated to crafting authentic, research-driven, and emotionally captivating visual narratives. Our specialization lies in the art and design of creating impactful content that deeply resonates with our clients' intended audiences, expertly conveying messages and fostering meaningful engagement. Delivering measurable results achieved through our innovative and strategic approach to media production and storytelling.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Serving a three-year term as the West Chapter Chair, covering California, Hawaii, and Nevada. SPE is the leading forum dedicated to fostering the understanding of photography in all its forms and related media. SPE engages its worldwide membership and affiliated communities through a range of supportive platforms, including conferences, events, and publications.

Portfolio Development / Portfolio and Website Reviews / Portfolio and Website Edit / Email Promos / Marketing Plan / Email Campaigns / Brand Identity

Commercial Advertising Photographer, specializing in providing digital photography solutions and production services for clients including but not limited to; Reebok, Hewlett Packard, Sony Vaio, Clarion USA, Stanford University, Riverside Public Utilities, Benefit Cosmetics, Sephora, Mac Cosmetics, Bauer Hockey, Chronicle Books, & Frommer’s Travel Guides.In-depth knowledge of photography - traditional & digital. Contemporary photography includes studio & location lighting, current trends in production & aesthetics, high production value, and access to local/domestic/international production resources. Strong relationships with agencies, stylists, producers, and crew. Background in branding for print & internet - cohesion between branding, operations management, artistic expression, and client management.

Since the release of Capture One PRO v3.7 in May of 2005, the transition to Digital Capture was realistic in the commercial space. As with most commercial catalog and advertising projects were utilizing Canon EOS DSLR cameras (1Ds MKII/ 1D MKII / 1Ds / 1D / 20D/ 10D). And very few productions were photographed with the PhaseOne, Immacon, Leaf, and Hasselblad medium format systems.In the San Francisco market, there were very few of us championing to shoot tethered. It was an exciting time to help with the migration of film shooters, and memory card shooters to utilize CaptureOne Pro to tether on set.

Kern Represents was a creative agency based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Representing professional Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Wardrobe & Prop Stylists, and Art Directors. Took great pride in surrounding ourselves with the most professional creative individuals in our industry. It is in this spirit that this agency was built and partnered with a select group of amazing artists & stylists. These seasoned professionals are true masters of their crafts.Kern Represents was built up around the artists that we were partnered with. Since 2003, we've played many roles in this industry and have worked as both freelancers and on the agency side of this business. Understanding the give and take from both parties - we do know that the artist and the representative relationship doesn't work well when it's one-sided or is taken for granted by either party. Collaborating together as an artist and agency helps to strengthen our relationships with clients and most of all for our artists to continue to evolve as masters of their crafts.

Melville, Ny, Us

Designing Photography Workshops and Instructing on a Freelance basis to bring practical and professional experience to the local photographic community outside of a traditional academic environment. Including Intro to Photography, Portraits, Lifestyle, Fashion, and Inspirational Talks.Ongoing WorkshopsIntro to PhotographyIntro to Photography - 3 Part Series- Exposure/Metering- Aperture- Shutter SpeedIntro to Portraits - Part 1Intro to Portraits - Part 2Portraits on LocationIntro to FashionPrint & CritiqueGetting Started with Fashion PhotographyGoing Further with Fashion Photography2-Day Fashion Photography Intensive2-Day Lifestyle Photography WorkshopGaining MomentumWorking ProfessionallyThe Other NoiseLifestyle Photography

Stanford, Ca, Us

Faculty helping to shape the new BFA coursework and implementing a workflow for students to move beyond technique, to understand and create imagery that is personable and professional. Helping students to find their voice as artists and produce, create and market viable photographic content to our ever-changing and saturated visual marketplace.Winter 2017PHOA 105: PhotojournalismPHOA 123: Color Management & PrintingPHOA 203: Photographic Post-ProductionPHOA 233: Advanced Photographic Post-ProductionPHOA 302: Location PhotographyFall 2016PHOA 102: Introduction to Photography ApplicationsPHOA 205: Advertising / Art DirectionPHOA 409: E-PortfolioSummer 2016PHOA 101: Principles of PhotographyPHOA 123: Color Management & PrintingPHOA 218: Marketing for PhotographersPHOA 223: Advanced LightingPHOA 405: Creative ConceptsSpring 2016PHOA 218: Marketing for PhotographersPHOA 223: Advanced LightingPHOA 232: PortraitureWinter 2016PHOA 218: Marketing for Photographers

Irvine, Ca, Us

Inspiring and instructing students on the most basic of camera functions, exposure, and composition - utilizing the instant results of digital photography to empower the students with a stronger understanding of the relationships between exposure and the visual results. Utilizing Adobe CC for RAW processing and digital publication. Spring 2017DMA / PHO 51: Intro to Digital PhotographySpring 2016DMA / PHO 52: Intermediate Digital PhotographyFall 2015DMA / PHO 51: Intro to Digital PhotographySpring 2015DMA / PHO 51: Intro to Digital PhotographyFall 2014DMA / PHO 51: Intro to Digital Photography

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Faculty helping to shape the new BFA coursework and implementing a workflow for students to move beyond technique, to understand and create imagery that is personable and professional. Helping students to find their voice as artists and produce, create and market viable photographic content to our ever-changing and saturated visual marketplace.Spring 2016 PHOA 209: Portfolio I: Digital PhotographyPHOA 312: Applied PortraiturePHOA 419: Portfolio 2: Digital PhotographyWinter 2016PHOA 408: Photography Marketing and Portfolio PackagePHOA 209: Portfolio 1PHOA 223: Advanced LightingPHOA 307: Photographic EssayFall 2015PHOA 317: Photography CriticismPHOA 405: Creative ConceptsPHOA 409: E-PortfolioSummer 2015PHOA 312: Applied PortraiturePHOA 332: Special TopicsSpring 2015PHOA 322: Special TopicsPHOA 408: Photo Marketing & Portfolio PackageWinter 2015PH 2211 / PHOA 232: Portraiture PhotographyPHOA 405: Creative Concepts

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Shaping emerging MFA and BFA photographers' portfolios towards; conceptual, narrative-driven content with a personal and marketable aesthetic. While encompassing high production value with current business and marketing practices. Spring 2014PH 250: Location LightingPH 365: Advertising PhotographyPH 633: MS: Fashion & Beauty PhotographyFall 2013PH 365: Advertising PhotographyPH 695: MS: Collaborative Project: Fashion CollaborativePH 699: MS: Visual StorytellingSummer 2013PH 600: Intro to Digital Photography Concepts & TechniquesSpring 2013PH 250: Location LightingPH 365: Advertising PhotographyPH 496: Fashion & Beauty 2PH 600: Intro to Digital Photography Concepts & TechniquesPH 633: MS: Fashion & Beauty PhotographyFall 2012PH 112: Quality of LightPH 112: Quality of LightPH 365: Advertising PhotographyPH 496: Fashion & Beauty 2PH 600: Intro to Digital Photography Concepts & TechniquesPH 699: MS: Visual StorytellingSummer 2012PH 600: Intro to Digital Photography Concepts & TechniquesSpring 2012PH 250: Location LightingPH 365: Advertising PhotographyPH 496: Fashion & Beauty 2PH 600: Intro to Digital Photography Concepts & TechniquesPH MS: Directed StudyPH MS: Directed StudyPH MS: Directed StudyFall 2011PH 250: Location LightingPH 365: Advertising PhotographyPH 496: Fashion & Beauty 2PH 600: Intro to Digital Photography Concepts & TechniquesPH 699: MS: Visual StorytellingSummer 2011PH MS: Directed StudyPH MS: Directed StudySpring 2011PH MS: Directed StudyPH MS: Directed StudyPH 365: Advertising PhotographyPH 496: Fashion & Beauty 2PH 497: Senior ProjectPH 801: Group Directed Study: Graduate Photo SeminarFall 2010PH 365: Advertising PhotographyPH 699: MS: Visual StorytellingSummer 2010PH MS: Directed StudyPH MS: Directed StudySpring 2010PH MS: Directed StudySpring 2009PH 601: MS: Photography - Concept

New York, Ny, Us

Professional Photographer represented exclusively by FORD Artists a division of FORD Models in the Los Angeles and San Francisco markets, specializing in Fashion and Beauty photography.Representation terminated due to the agency ceasing representation of all Photographers in the San Francisco market.

Professional Photographer represented exclusively by KOKO Represents in the Los Angeles and San Francisco markets, specializing in Fashion and Beauty photography.Representation terminated due to the agency filing for Bankruptcy.

Mfa, Photography - Art For Commerce

Ba, Photo Communications, Business Administration