Quentin Nardi Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C.

• Selects photographers befitting Smithsonian magazine issues and stories. Researches, solicits and obtains photographs, archival and other imagery from photography agencies, photographers, museums, libraries, private sources, etc.• Meets with Art Director, Story Editors, and Editor-in-Chief to determine visual approach of individual stories as well as entire issues.• Confers with Art Director in matters of photo selection for layouts and photo direction for entire issues. • Reviews photography portfolios and meets with photographers to determine if the work is of a suitable quality for publication in Smithsonian magazine.• Maintains relationships with photographers, studio managers, agents, agencies, etc., to ensure a keen eye on trends in the photography industry and follow-up assignments.• Is apprised of all photo-editing and photo assignments within the department, as well as the photo budget across print and digital platforms.• Coordinates and evaluates content quality and production between print and digital.• Organizes and coordinates online virutual and live events with photographers to generate additional revenue.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Highly skilled and enthusiastic Photo Director, Editor, Digital Producer and Content Manager

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for daily visual online content for robust digital experience; including all aspects of photo editing: comprehensive photo research, licensing images, assigning photographers. Daily experience utilizing content and digital asset management systems, including both Drupal and Wordpress. Executing post-production. Managing digital asset management system. Managing Editor/Producer.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Built a highly functioning photo department from ground up. Managed all aspects of photo research. Hired, mentored, and fired essential staff. Managed 2 reports and the photo department; produced high-level celebrity, lifestlye & travel shoots, helped to redefine visual direction of the magazine.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Assigned, edited, and researched for monthly and bimonthly magazines including Bon Appetit, Men’s Journal, Outside Magazine & Ski. Developed and maintained database to track expenses, shoots, and photographers.

Boulder, Co

Assigned & produced all feature photography. Procured all stock photography. Edited all images. Selected cover image. Managed photo department including photo budget; billing and tracking of images; responsible for assistant photo editor and interns. Met all deadlines. Developed and maintained database to track expenses, shoots, and photographers.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

Responsible for all photos used in front and back of the book departments along with features. Managed budget & interns, assign photographers, produce shoots and edit photography.