Awakening Series: Manifestation
Solo Exhibitions
2016 “#HappyBirthdayPookers” The Glass and Mirror Shoppe Carlsbad, CA
2015 “Bijou” The Glass and Mirror Shoppe Carlsbad, CA
2014 “Fragmented” The Glass and Mirror Shoppe Carlsbad, CA
1992 “Eclectic Mind” Huntington Beach Library Huntington Beach, CA
Group Exhibitions
2022-Present Bi-Monthly Exhibitions Oak Gallery
2022 “Folded Light Series” “Shadow & Light” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2022 “Desert Lumens” “Artist Selections” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2021 “Zeus Series” “Night Walk” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2021 “I’m Not Plastic Series” Woman’s Exhibition Borrego Springs East Gallery
2021 “Measured by Numbers” “Face It” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2021 “Valleys & Mountains” “Inside-Out” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2020 “Desert Lumens: Blocks” “Chasing Light” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2020 “Awakening” & “The Giver” Series “True North Photo Society” The Glass Out House
2020 “For All Our Relations” “Living & Photographing In The Time of Covid-19” TPEC juried Online
2020 “Short Stories” “Home” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2020 “All the Little Things” “Elemental” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2019 “Ice Phase” “Winter’s Light” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2019 “Awakening Series” “The Telling Image” The Hearth Gallery, San Marcos, CA
2019 “I’m not Plastic” “No Boundaries” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2019 “Awakening Series” “The Journey” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2018 “When I Wake Series” “Light & Time” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2018 “All the Little Things” “ELEMENTS” The Hearth Gallery, San Marcos, CA
2018 “The Giver Series” “Water Worlds” The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
2018 1 Images International Photography Exhibition Del Mar Fair, CA
2017 4 Images Enlightened Lens-Juried Vista Civic Center, CA
2015 “Ketel One Citroen” Student Showcase Boehm Gallery, Palomar College, CA
2015 “Weed Garden” 3-D Book Light Sensitive-Juried Art Intersection Gallery, Gilbert, AZ
2015 3 Images Enlightened Lens-Juried San Marcos Civic Center, CA
2014 3 Images Enlightened Lens-Juried Escondido Municipal Art Gallery, CA
2014 Lift Series & Cypress Knee Typology Coastal Collective Group Exhibition Hill Street Country Club Gallery Space Oceanside, CA
2014 “Backyard #1” APA Untitled Exhibition-Juried 3rd Space San Diego, CA
2014 “Yermo Trees” Best Shot-Juried City of Vista Civic Center, CA
2014 “Untitled” VanDyke & Cyano Hearth Gallery-Juried San Marcos Community Center, CA
2014 Multiple Images Exhibited Jack Iskin Gallery Palomar Photo Building, CA
2014 3 Images International Photography Exhibition Del Mar Fair, CA
2013 “Death Valley Junction” Hearth Gallery-Juried San Marcos Community Center, CA
2013 2 Images & 1 3-D Piece Enlightened Lens-Juried San Marcos Civic Center, CA
2013 2 Images & 1 3-D Piece Enlightened Lens-Juried Escondido Municipal Art Gallery, CA
2013 2 Images International Photography Exhibition Del Mar Fair, CA
2013 2 Images Student Showcase Del Mar Fair, CA
2013 “Mini Church” Yuma, AZ Student Showcase Boehm Gallery, Palomar College, CA
2013 “Pop & Tub” Light Sensitive-Juried Art Intersection Gallery, Gilbert, AZ
2013 5 Images Slideshow-Juried MOPA, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
2013 Multiple Images Exhibited Jack Iskin Gallery Palomar Photo Building, CA
2012 2 Images Student Showcase Del Mar Fair, CA
2012 Multiple Images Exhibited Jack Iskin Gallery Palomar Photo Building, CA
2012 “Rock View, Cows” Student Showcase Boehm Gallery, Palomar College, CA
2012 2 Images & 1 3-D Image Enlightened Lens-Juried San Marcos Civic Center, CA
2012 2 Images & 1 3-D Image Enlightened Lens-Juried Escondido Municipal Art Gallery, CA
2010 “Egyptian Spice Bazaar” Visual Expression 2010-Juried The Gallery at the Merc, CA
2003 “Eclectic Mind” Art Splash Carlsbad, CA
2002 “Eclectic Mind” Carlsbad Arts & Crafts Show Carlsbad, CA
1998 “Eclectic Mind” Yorba Linda Street Fair Yorba Linda, CA
Bodies of Work
2022-Present Ode to the Greats: Still Life’s
2022-Present Folded Light Series
2022-Present Trees of Monterey Series
2021-Present Valleys & Mountains: Folded Photo Origami
2021 Zeus: Cyanotypes
2020-Present Desert Lumens Series
2020-Present Short Stories: A Still Life Series
2019-Present When I Wake Series
2019 Ice Phase Series
2019-Present Awakening Series
2018-Present Measured by Numbers – Project Endo
2018-Present I’m not Plastic: Chemical Arrangement
2018 The Giver Series
2018 All the Little Things
2017-Present Relationships Series
2017 Figures
2016 #HappyBirthdayPookers
2015 Vessels-pottery with photographs
2014 Bijou
2014 Lost Innocence
2013 Land of OZ
2012 Fragmented
2012 Soul Meets Body
In The Collection Of
Penny W. Kachuck, Vista, California
Gary & Lisa Sebastian, Azle, Texas
Starr Cruise, Shelbyville, Tennessee
Bessie & Gene Wentz, Fernley, Nevada
Jennifer Jorgenson, Ephraim, Utah
Victoria Cooper, Menifee, California
Erin Schweda, Jackson, Michigan
Stacey Sebastian, Kihei, Hawaii
Jacqueline Ramirez, San Diego, California
Jade McConnell, Ramona, California
Brian Korec, Ramona, California
Lori Carlson, Ramona, California
Donna Cosentino, Escondido, California
Lora Williams, San Diego, CA
Cheyenne, Oceanside, CA
Priscilla, San Diego, CA
“Izzy”, San Diego, CA
Robert Vankirk, Temecula
Stephanie Durham, Deer Park, Washington
Publications
2020 Multiple Images Published Catalogue The Photographer's Eye Collective
2017 Multiple Images Published Bravura Magazine Palomar College, CA
2015 Photo Spread-The Nightmare in Wonderland, Part II Miroir Magazine
2015 Multiple Images Published Bravura Magazine Palomar College, CA
2015-April Group Show Article Phoenix New Times Blog Art Intersection, AZ
2015-April Image Published San Diego Home & Garden Distinction Gallery, CA
2014 Timeless Idols: Pinups & Pin Stripes 2014 Immortalized Zine Arthatch, Escondido, CA
2014-December Multiple Images Published Telescope Newspaper Palomar College, CA
2013 Multiple Images Published Bravura Magazine Palomar College, CA
2013 Winter Issue Multiple Images Published Impact Magazine Palomar College, CA
2013 Summer/Fall Issue Multiple Images Published Impact Magazine Palomar College, CA
2013-May Single Image Published Telescope Newspaper Palomar College, CA
2013-January Single Image Published Telescope Newspaper Palomar College, CA
2012 Poster Cover “Owl Wisdom” Photo Composite Palomar College, Enlightened Lens
2012-September Photo Essay-Napoleon Perdis Beauty Fashion Magazine, New York
2010-January Write-up-Visual Expressions The Californian, Riverside County
2008-Spring Cover Image-Business Action San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
2008 Photo Essay-Intelligent Beauty Cosmetic World, New York
2007-December Photo Essay-Elizabeth Arden Beauty Fashion Magazine, New York
Awards
2017 1st Place Cell Phone Image Del Mar Fair Student Showcase
2017 Best of Show Cell Phone Image Del Mar Fair Student Showcase
2014 Honorable Mention Alternative Photography Del Mar Fair International Show
2014 4th Place-State Convention Award Magazine Photo-Impact/Palomar College JACC
2014 4th Place-State Convention Award Magazine Cover Design-Impact/Palomar JACC
2014 2nd Place-SoCal Conference Award Magazine Cover Design-Impact/Palomar JACC
2014 3rd Place-SoCal Conference Award Magazine Photo-Impact/Palomar College JACC
2014 4th Place-SoCal Conference Award Magazine Photo-Impact/Palomar College JACC
2014 1st Place-Excellence in Journalism Magazine Cover Design San Diego Press Club
2014 1st Place-State Convention Award Magazine Photo-Impact/Palomar College JACC
2013 Honorable Mention Digital Photographic Composition Del Mar Fair International Show
2013 3rd Place-SoCal Conference Award Magazine Photo-Impact/Palomar College JACC
2013 1st Place Monochrome Del Mar Fair Student Showcase
2013 2nd Place Creative Photography Del Mar Fair Student Showcase
2012 Best of Show Restore Del Mar Fair Student Showcase
2012 Best of Class Restore Del Mar Fair Student Showcase
2012 1st Place Restore Del Mar Fair Student Showcase
2012 1st Place Creative Photography Del Mar Fair Student Showcase
2010 2nd Place Photography The Arts Council of Temecula Valley
2002 Honorable Mention Photography/Jewelry Carlsbad Arts & Crafts Fair
Education
2021-Present Southern New Hampshire University BA in Digital Photography
2011-2015 Palomar College AA in Photography
Certificates: Fine Art, Commercial Photography, Alternative Process
2008-2010 Fallbrook School of the Arts Ceramics
1999 Cypress College AA in Liberal Arts
1993-1994 Northern Arizona University Fine Art
Studied Under
Robert Barry Digital Darkroom & Large Format San Marcos, CA
Donna Cosentino Alternative Process, Creative Photography, Landscape, Landscape & Culture and Portfolio San Marcos, CA
Annie Limoux Beginning Black & White Photography San Marcos, CA
Jacqueline Ramirez Intermediate Black & White Photography San Marcos, CA
Raymond Elstad Digital Photography & Studio Assist San Marcos & Del Mar, CA
Will Gibson Portrait & Commercial Photography San Marcos, CA
Scholarships
2013 Distinction Gallery Scholarship Palomar College
1993 Art Scholarship Northern Arizona University
Experience
2022-2023 Oak Gallery Fine Photo & Art Gallery Owner & Operator
Responsibilities included: setting up gallery website and maintaining, creating & hanging vinyl graphics, organizing and event logistics, marketing social media and event sites, artist management and training for QR coding and wall rental setup.
2018-2022 The Photographers Eye Collective Volunteer/Assistant/Manager/Web Designer
Responsibilities included: setting up gallery website and maintaining, creating & hanging vinyl graphics for each show, assisting in gallery events & activities, assisting in calendar events and schedule.
2013-2014 Medium Festival of Photography Volunteer
Responsibilities included greeting participants, setting up Medium Festival expo booth, running expo booth, answering questions about festival activities, time keeper for portfolio reviews and fill in where ever needed.
2006-Present SebastianPhoto.net Owner/Photographer
Day to day business functions: advertising, marketing, networking, maintained websites and social media, all print and album ordering. Skills also include development of prices lists, operation manuals, slideshow presentations, all retouching of images and designs layouts for print montages, collages and albums for weddings and babies first year. Design creative holiday cards and announcements for a variety of events with unique one-of-a kind designs.
2010-2013 Local Focus Photography Photographer
Main photographer and handler of logistics of event set up for corporate parties, executive headshots, print onsite as well as photo booth set up for holiday couples and family photos.
2009-2012 3 Hot Shoes Sports Photography Co-Founder & Photographer
Significant role in design and function of the sports photography company that documented a multitude of race events from Marathons, Duathlons, Mud Runs, Young Adult Team Sports to Junior Life Guard Programs. Key person in all Marketing and promotional materials for company as well as logistics for booth set up and design. Shared facilitator duties for groups of photographers to properly capture an event for online sales of images. Key program troubleshooter; in orchestrating mass image upload within a 48-72 hour time period for post race production. Maintained websites for client viewing as well as social media sites. Handled most complaint letters and refunds. Oversaw work efficiency for better workflow, equipment usage and managed employees. Created an Operations Manual to assist contractors in having continued success in post-production, photo shoots, packaging and photo mail outs. Designed commemoratives and all artwork to promote each specific race or program as well as specific order forms for parent ordering of images and photo related products.
2001-2012 Herr Photography Photographer
Main Photographer for Corporate Functions which include Expos, Conferences and Breakout Meetings, Weddings, A Variety of different types of Portrait Sessions from families, Individuals, Executive headshots to newborns, Print On Site Events, Large Group Photos from 5-200 people, Special Engagements such as Private Parties, Anniversaries and Birthdays.
Experience in client contact, writing contracts, job quotes, logistics, set design, post-production, album design, minor retouching and color calibration.
Skills also include: troubleshooting on site printing issues with Mitsubishi Dye Sub Printers and Express Digital Software, Lighting Scenarios with Multi light set up, Logistics of event flow and set up, as well as training of onsite print staff and photographers.
