Nadia Natario Email: nadia@nadianatario.com Website: http://www.nadianatario.com _____________________________________________________________________ Education 2003 - 2004 - For my diploma I did an extensive photo essay titled “Climbing Trees” on the education of children with special needs, specifically focusing on Autism, Blindness and Cerebral palsy. Worked in a very delicate environment and dealt with very sensitive issues. Gained the trust of parents, teachers, school officials and students, who allowed me into they lives. 1995 - 1999 - - - Postgraduate Diploma in Photojournalism University of The Arts, London, U.K Bachelor in Fine Arts, cum laude (major in Photography) C.W Post, Long Island University, New York, U.S.A Intense four-year degree, which included courses in all aspects of fine art: oil and acrylic painting, life drawing, 2D and 3D art, ceramics, sculpture, graphics design and photography. Including history of contemporary art and the art of Asia. Majoring in photography, I had courses in black & white darkroom photography, color darkroom photography, large format (4”x5”) studio photography, photojournalism, commercial photography, lighting and audiovisual presentations. As this was before digital, I gain extensive experience in developing film and darkroom printing, mostly on 11”x14” fiber paper. Work Experience 2011-Present Alternative Press magazine, Cleveland, U.S.A Contributing Photographer 2005-Present Rock Zone magazine, Barcelona, Spain Contributing Photographer and Journalist I shoot band portraits, live concert photography, I interview bands and write concert and album reviews. 2001-Present Nadia Natario Photography, Worldwide Children’s Charities Organizations, Corporate, Small Business and Band/Musician PR photography 2005-2013 Sipa Press, Paris, France Syndicated my work on Autism 2007-2010 Rock Hard magazine, Barcelona, Spain Contributing Photographer 2006-2009 Amnesty International (Spanish Division), Barcelona, Spain Collaborate on their “Campaign To Stop Violence Against Women” I interviewed and photographed Spanish women of diverse backgrounds, who had all been victims of domestic violence. 2006 (July-Aug.) Newsquest, London, U.K Freelance press photographer 2004 Rock Sound magazine, Barcelona, Spain Contributing Photographer 2000 Assistant to photojournalist Les Stone, New York, U.S.A Helped organized his extensive slide collection after he left Sygma. 2000 Published book “Les Endroits”, Barcelona, Spain Black and white street photography, shot around the world 1999 Assistant to curator of Festival Photo España, Madrid, Spain (May-June) Worked closely with photographer Peter Beard on his exhibit “Stress & Density” Equipment: Canon 5D, with 24-70mm 2.8, 70-200mm 2.8 MacBook Pro PhotoshopCS6 Additional Skills: Languages English (native), Spanish (fluent), French (excellent conversational and good writing skills), German (very good conversational and writing skills). I grew up in a multi-cultural environment, living in Switzerland, Taiwan, Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, the U.S.A and the U.K, which has given me a great understanding and appreciation of different cultures. I have also traveled the world extensively on assignments and for pleasure. Photography Exhibitions: 2012-2013 (Dec.-Apr.) “Recuerdos De Lusitania” (solo) A Casa Portuguesa, Barcelona, Spain 2012 (Jan.-Feb.) “Miradas” (group) Victor Lope Arte Contemporaneo, Barcelona, Spain 2004 (Aug.-Sep.) Visa Pour L’Image – Best of Portfolio Reviews (group) Perpignan, France 2004 (Aug.) Ian Perry Scholarship (group) Tom Blau Gallery, London, U.K 2004 (June) Postgraduate Diploma in Photojournalism Exhibit (group) LCP, University Of The Arts, London, U.K 2002 (April) “Les Endroits” (solo) Otto Zutz Club, Barcelona, Spain 2001 (Feb.) “A Spiritual Moment” (group) St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, New York, U.S.A 2000 (Oct.) “Cow Quest” (group) PWP, New York City, U.S.A 2000 (April) New York Film & Video Festival (group) Le Bar Bat and Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.A 1999 (Dec.) Bachelor in Fine Arts Exhibit (group) C.W Post Long Island University, New York, U.S.A