Laurie’s Resume

Laurie Rhodes is an award-winning photographer specializing in documentary weddings, lifestyle family portraiture and art photography focusing on climate change. After building an eighteen-year career in the entertainment industry she trained at International Center of Photography and began working as a photographer.

AWARDS

> Black and White Spider Awards – Photojournalism Category – “Bare Legs”

> Black and White Spider Awards – Fine Art Category – “The Flag”

> Photo District News – One of the Top Knot Winners – “Schoolyard”

> Black and White Spider Awards – People Category – “Cece in the Sink”

> Photo District News – One of the Top Knot Winners – “Lady Dancing”

> Photo District News – One of the Top Knot Winners – “Rose Petals”

> Best of Weddings – Humor Category – “Lady Dancing”

> International Library of Photography — “Cece in the Sink”

PUBLISHED WORK

New York Times, New York Magazine, Daily News, New York Post, People Magazine, Gourmet, Glamour, Modern Bride, Photo District News, Professional Photographer, and others

DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS

PORTRAITS OF A FARM – Laurie photographed farms in Washington County, New York that sell their produce and meats directly to New York City restaurants. A solo show of these farm portraits were exhibited at the Green Table restaurant in Chelsea Market.

PEACE THROUGH PLAYSCHOOL – A nursery school in Rockland Country with a mission of teaching peace through yoga and play commissioned Laurie to document the day-to-day activities of the children. A calendar was produced from the images for the school’s fundraising efforts.

EXHIBITIONS

Laurie has participated in group exhibits at International Center of Photography, Trinity Church Museum, Christie Street Gallery, Montauk Library, and the Islip Art Museum, among others.

OTHER

Taught photography in the New York Public School System and taught art to young people in a summer art program.

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

Paramount Television: VP Programming and Production; Executive in charge of production for Jon Stewart and Maury Povich Shows

CBS, Inc.: Finance Manager for six television production units

McCann & Nugent Theatrical Productions: Management Associate

EDUCATION

International Center of Photography (ICP)

ICP Master Classes with established photographers such as Amy Arbus, Jeff Mermelstein, and others

MBA in Finance, New York University

BS Management, Rhode Island College