Biography
Kes Stefanik was born in the village of Ravena, NY. She is a graduate from Cazenovia College with a BFA in Fine Art Photography. She also minored in Studio Art and Art History. Kes has had her work displayed in multiple group shows including in the Deacon Gallery at Cazenovia College and the Stone Quarry Art Park.
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She specializes in people photography, which consists of portraiture, documentary, and environmental photography. She also has experience in photographing weddings as she has worked with wedding photographers in Syracuse, NY. Her portraits are displays of visual story telling and give an understanding to human relationships and emotions.
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As of 2021, Kes has also been a podcast host with her mother, Michelle, on their YouTube podcast called Under The Sun and Moon. In spring 2022, Kes and her mother opened their own artisan store where they collaborate with local artists to have a space for makers to sell their work.
*Drops the mic*
Artist CV
Kes Krysti Photography
September 2016 - Present
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Under The Sun And Moon Gifts
February 2022 - Present
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Exhibitions
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Senior Thesis Exhibition:
"I'm (Not) Alright"
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
John and Virginia Winner Memorial Gallery, NY
April 18th - 25th 2021
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43rd Annual Photo Regional Youth Spotlight
Russell Sage College, NY
Opalka Gallery
March 30th - April 24th 2021
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Fake Nature:
"Overgrown"
Cazenovia College
Deacon Gallery
April to May 2019
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Internships
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Kerri Lynne Photography
Second Shooter and Assistant
May to August 2019
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Volunteer Work
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Cazenovia College Fashion Show
Photographer
April 2018
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Relevant Education
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Photography 1: Basics of Photography
Photography 2: 35 mm Film Photography
Digital Photography
Large Format Photography
Alternative Processes
Studio Photography
Time Movement Narrative
Special Topics: Breaking The Frame
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Skills
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Adobe Software
Microsoft Software
Digital Photography
Portraiture
Historical Printing
Studio Photography
Film Development
Video Production and Editing
Photo Editing
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