Photo and video research, permissions, data tracking and management, project management.

Research for a variety of subjects including sciences, languages, literature, U.S. and world history, economics, civics, mathematics, and reading, from pre-K through college. Publishers include National Geographic Learning, Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Prentice Hall, Cengage Learning, etc.My experience as a photo researcher extends over 20 years. In that time I have developed broad skills and a very extensive source base for obtaining stock imagery in a wide range of subjects. I am adept in obtaining images from museums, galleries, libraries, businesses and archives all over the world. As a freelance researcher I have worked with many different clients and have developed a reputation for thorough, accurate research and attention to detail. I have developed excellent working relationships with clients as well as image sources and I am a team player who works easily with design and editorial contacts. My services include the maintenance of a comprehensive database for every spec and for every image found and submitted. I can coordinate permissions, invoices, data management & tracking, and other relevant project requirements on your behalf. My background in graphic design and photography has been very helpful toward the choosing of eye-catching, effective and appropriate imagery, and it has given me the problem-solving skills necessary for finding difficult images or suggesting practical alternatives. And I apply the same level of care to simple specs.Besides my practical experience, I bring strong personal interest in many different subjects, particularly history, science, and technology. I am extensively familiar with wide-ranging topics including art, architecture, design, aviation, science, technology and current events.

Creation and management of photo department. Supervision and training of staff of four photo editors and assistants. Research and editing for primary and secondary level educational books for Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Houghton-Mifflin, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, The Wright Group, www. readinga-z.com and others. Subjects included social studies, U.S. and world history, guided reading, biology, earth science, math, physics, languages, and music. Development of a FileMaker Pro database and methods for tracking all photographs, usage and billing. Coordination and direction of assignment photography. Acquisition of photographs from stock agencies, photographers, museums, libraries, historical societies, galleries, universities, and government sources. Negotiation of rights and permissions for photographs, fine art, book covers and text.