Professional Experience

Photographer & Videographer

Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College | Contract
2014 – Present | Clinton, NY

• Produce photography and video content documenting exhibitions, artist collaborations, educational programming, and gallery events.

• Edited short-form promotional and documentary-style video content optimized for social media and audience engagement.

• Capture documentary-style visual storytelling featuring artists, faculty, students, and museum staff.

• Create branded visual assets for publications, marketing campaigns, and social media platforms.

• Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

• Collaborate with museum leadership and creative teams to support institutional communications and audience engagement

Lead Photographer & Creative Director

Janelle Rodriguez Photography | Self-Employed
2009 – 2024 | Utica, NY

• Founded and managed a successful photography business specializing in weddings, portraiture, and lifestyle branding.

• Directed and produced visual content for clients across events, portrait sessions, and commercial projects.

• Managed client communications, scheduling, contracts, timelines, and creative deliverables.

• Led and trained second photographers and assistants during high-volume events and productions.

• Created visual and video content tailored for social media platforms, including short-form storytelling and promotional content.

• Developed social media and digital marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and client engagement.

• Edited and delivered high-quality photo assets using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

• Designed promotional and print materials using Illustrator and InDesign.