Sara Acharya
Rockville
Summary
I strive to genuinely see and capture the individual personalities of the people I photograph, as well as their specific family dynamics. Instead of the ubiquitous iPhone photo, I provide professional, vibrant, artistic, and authentic documentation that can be treasured for years to come.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Camp Photographer, Camp Administrator
Kingswood Camp
01.2013 - Current
- Documenting camp activities and then uploading the images online for parents to get a glimpse of a typical day
- Creating collages, yearbooks and other specialized photo projects
Freelance Photographer
Sara Acharya Photography
01.2009 - Current
- Specializing in retail portraiture
- Experience with parties and events, engagements, weddings, maternity, newborn, child, family, and pet portraits
Camp Administrator, Nature Photography Clinician, Arts & Crafts Clinician
Kingswood Camp
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Working with boys (ages 8-15) at a summer camp, and helping them appreciate the beauty of nature, whether it be by taking photographs, going on nature walks, searching for critters, or landscape painting
- Helping the campers to see their potential as artists and people
Education
Portrait Photography Certificate -
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
01.2014
BA - Anthropology
Dickinson College
06-2009
High School -
Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School
06-2005
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Photoshop
Websites
Accomplishments
- 2010 Rabbits USA Photo Contest 1st place winner
- 2011 Cats USA Photo Contest 1st place winner
- Washington, DC photos featured as daily background on CBS News (WUSA Channel 9)
- Photographed events with high profile guests such as Barack Obama, Ruth Bader-Ginsberg, and several other high ranking government officials.
Timeline
Primary Camp Photographer, Camp Administrator
Kingswood Camp
01.2013 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Sara Acharya Photography
01.2009 - Current
Camp Administrator, Nature Photography Clinician, Arts & Crafts Clinician
Kingswood Camp
01.2003 - 01.2013
Portrait Photography Certificate -
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
BA - Anthropology
Dickinson College
High School -
Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School
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