Robert Bostick Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Robert Bostick is a freelance photographer and photojournalist based in Dallas Texas specializing in event, editorial, and assignment photography. Born in Killeen Texas, Robert studied commercial art at Central Texas University and then classical painting at De Anza College in Cupertino California.As an intern for the Austin Chronicle in 1988 Robert learned process camera work and film developing under Art Director and photographer Martha Grenon which began a passion for photography ever since. After spending years as a graphic designer and illustrator Robert turned to photography full time in 2008 and is a regular contributor to various print and online magazines, including Culturemap, The Dallas Observer, Modern Luxury, 360 West, Mens Health, D Sidedish, CRAVE dfw, MSN and many others. Robert has been an official photographer for Chefs for Farmers, Swing For Relief, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and The North Texas Irish Festival. Robert is also a volunteer photographer for The American Red Cross Public Affairs Office and received The Presidents Volunteer Service Award under the Obama Administration.Robert became a member of the American Society of Media Photographers in 2008.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Lead photographer and photo editor for a popular food and entertainment web blog. Also designed the sites visual elements and web ads.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Volunteer photographer for the Public Affairs Department.

Dallas

Provided editorial photographs of food and venue for an online culinary magazine.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Graphics ManagerManaged the design/pre-press department of a grand format printing companywith a focus on out-of-home advertising. Acted as senior designer, trainedemployees and consulted clients on file preparation. Achieved high levels ofclient satisfaction and client retention. Acted as company photographer.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Designed out-of-home advertising, internal collateral, marketing materials andproduced completion photos for contract fulfillment. Provided location anddemographic mapping, as well as photographing special events.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Operated hi-speed digital printers, duties included printing, scanning and routine preventative maintenance.

Woodbridge, Virginia

Acted as vendor liaison for a periodical and video distribution company specializing in graphic novels and Japanese animation. Duties included overseeing the transport of the company catalog from printer in Canada and representing the company at industry trade-shows. Accompanied the president on business trips as personal assistant.

Mountain View, California

Digital imaging specialist. Duties included the scanning and archiving of legal documents.

Cupertino, California

Worked in art sales for gallery dealing in high-end limited editions and original works by contemporary and 19th century artists.

Kaiserslautern Germany

Active duty Food Service Specialist (94B) for Army air defense artillery battery 32 ADCOM 3/44 ADA Battery C. Prepared food for military personnel in the field and in the base consolidated dining facility. Graduated in the top 2% in Advanced Individual Training and served active duty in Kaiserslautern during Desert Shield. Received several Certificates of Achievement. Assigned to Battery ARSEP team.

Austin, Texas Area

Production artist intern for popular weekly news publication. Duties included operating process camera, developing film positives, ad building and illustration. I also cut the wax for the wax machine and occasionally fetched beer for the publisher and managing editor.

Mass Communications/Visual Journalism

Associates, Commercial Art

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Activities and Societies: Bottomfish Literary Magazine Teaching assistant for faculty.