Biography
Megan Hassler is currently studying in her senior year at University of Colorado Denver. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History, with an expected graduation date of May 2023. Pulling from these backgrounds her work focuses primarily on responding to the contemporary world. Her summative thesis for photography, Headspaces is a unique photographic exploration in the duality of life when battling with a mood disorder. Her wide range of photographic curriculum has given her a breadth of knowledge and expertise in both digital and darkroom photographic modalities. Additionally, she has professional experience as a freelance photographer and as a photographic assistant on larger photographic jobs. Her work has been shown as part of the Guilty! CU Student Show at Emmanuel Art Gallery in Denver, Colorado and the Santa Reparata International School of Art in Florence, Italy.
It is important to Megan that her work is responding to contemporary issues and topics, while staying true to her personal experiences. Megan works primarily in digital photography but likes to use a variety of photographic processes in her practice. Additionally, she works with sculptural materials for individual pieces or larger installations in conjunction with her photography. Megan’s work is primarily concerned with exploring the visualization of mental health and the human condition.
Artist Resume
Education
2023 Bachelor of Art in Art History
Bachelor of Fine Art with Emphasis in Photography
University of Colorado Denver
Art and Related Experience
July 2021 – Present
Photographic Assistant, Third Dune Productions, Denver, CO
Assistant photographer for larger shoots with other companies.
Focus in transporting equipment, setting up lighting equipment, lighting scene correctly, and completing necessary forms.
Working directly with photographers and clients to assist wherever needed.
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June 2021 – Present
Freelance Photographer, Denver, CO
Work directly with clientele to achieve and create images desired. Negotiate project objectives, pricing, and timeline.
Edit images using Photoshop and Lightroom for high quality images to fulfill customer expectations.
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August 2021 – December 2021
Lab Assistant, CU Denver Photography Lab, Denver, CO
Assisted with distributing photographic equipment to photography students.
Set up and took down photographic darkroom materials, including mixing processing chemicals.
Helped with troubleshooting for both the digital and darkroom labs.
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June 2017 – June 2019
Internship, Castle Pines Connection, Castle Pines, CO
Created the images to help achieve the editor’s concepts and stories. Worked with the editor, publisher, and others to create editorials. Engaged others at community events and supported the local community and businesses.
Exhibitions
2022 Santa Reparata International School of Art Student Exhibition, Florence, Italy
CU Denver Glass Case Gallery, Denver, CO
Guilty CU Student Show, Denver, CO
2021 CU Denver Glass Case Gallery, Denver, CO
2020 Guilty CU Student Show, Denver, CO
CU Denver Glass Case Gallery, Denver, CO
Technical Skills
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Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
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Microsoft Office
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Studio Lighting Equipment
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Canon Camera Equipment
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Darkroom Photography Skills
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Researching via Database
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Visual Analysis
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3D Design Experience