About
Photographer, Illustrator, & Designer
Gina Ienopoli, a New York-based artist renowned for her creative talents in fine arts and e-commerce, discovered her passion for art at a young age. Raised on Long Island by an artistic family, she began drawing as a child and experimented with photography at age twelve. In high school, Ienopoli expanded her knowledge of photo manipulation and fundamentals through an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and film development, winning photography awards along the way. Her skills reached new heights when she started using a Wacom tablet to digitally paint in Adobe software, sparking a passion for digital art. Through art journaling and self-expression, Ienopoli built an impressive portfolio and was admitted to the Fashion Institute of Technology. There, she earned an AS in Illustration and a BA in Animation and Interactive Media, graduating with honors. After graduating, she returned to photography, honing her studio portrait and e-commerce skills over four years of photoshoots. Now embarking on freelancing while educating herself in digital marketing, Ienopoli is eager to leverage her diverse artistic talents to help fellow artists and clients.
- Degree: AAS in Illustration & BFA in Animation and Interactive Media
- Email: ginaienopoli@gmail.com
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Capture One
DSLR, Mirrorless, & Film
Affinity Photo & Designer
Acrylic Painting
HTML & CSS
Mac & PC
DaVinci Resolve
Website Design
SEO
Watercolor Painting
Procreate
Resume
Work Experience
Judge for Long Island Fair’s Competitive Exhibit
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
August 2022 - September 2025
- Analyzed artworks from artists in kindergarten to high school, and adults in categories for certain mediums by comparing growth, skill, color usage, and creative techniques amongst the collective
- Recorded all 250+ entries with their achievements and/or comments from paper to a digital database
PAINTING INSTRUCTOR
Puff Long Island's Puff and Paint
January 2023 - January 2024
- Instructed 15 adult students for acrylic painting classes using simplistic, easy to follow directions, and while allowing them to branch off in their own creative decisions
- Set up the supplies and materials in same order for easy access and directive
WEBSITE DESIGNER
Sueey Gutierrez - Client
July 2020 - November 2024
- Produced site using Squarespace as a host, and CSS for custom website design elements
- Optimized SEO using keywords, alt text, meta descriptions, title tags, and interlinking strategy for over 100 listings
- Shot and edited multiple lifestyle images of client and her artwork for size reference, with revisions included
MURAL PAINTER
American Flag Mural Client Commission
August 2024 - October 2024
- Painted a flag with clouds in background in a realistic style, indoor, on a 8ft x 10ft wall, and hand letter a quote with clouds in background as well on a 12ft x 1ft beam using acrylic paint and sealant
WEBSITE DESIGNER
De Anna Edmund - Client
January 2023 - January 2024
- Produced site using GitHub as a host, with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files
- Revised and edited copy client sent for more consistency, with a professional voice
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER AND EDITOR
Hirshleifers
May 2023 - October 2023
- Produced 130+ high-quality product images daily in a studio setting for high-end brands: Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Casablanca, Loewe, and much more
- Collaborated with a photo-stylist, managers, and editors in the studio to ensure the highest results
- Ensured workflows, and file management are properly executed through Capture One for easier file naming process and organization
- Scheduled proper prioritization for products to be photographed with brand launches and in-house requests
- Identified and worked to resolve challenges in the workflow while implemented long-term improvements
- Edited product photos in Photoshop using clip pathing, liquefying, and other photo manipulation skills
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER AND RETOUCHER
Safavieh
June 2021 - May 2023
- Coordinated team to relocate items and utilize various photography aids to produce high-quality photography
- Produced 100+ product photos for 10-12 furniture and accessories daily in a studio setting
- Assisted in maintaining all hardware and equipment such as cameras, strobes, batteries, and boards
- Established and applied photo guidelines that are met by providing notes to editors and photographers
- Retouched photos using pen-tool clipping paths to silhouette products, crop for white space, using spot healing brush and clone stamp for imperfections, color correction, and liquefy tool
- Revised image edits from an external retouching vendor and retouched any errors
MURAL PAINTER
Fire Island Octopus Mural Client Commission
May 2020 - September 2021
- Producing site using Squarespace, HTML, and CSS for small artists portfolios
- Judging for Long Island Fair’s Competitive Exhibit in Old Bethpage (2022-2024)
- Creating murals using acrylic paint on walls as big as 8ft x 10ft
- Instructing adult students for acrylic painting classes using simplistic, easy to follow directions, and creative creations
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lifetouch National Photography
September 2020 - June 2021
- Set up equipment in a fast-paced work environment while keeping guidelines in mind
- Photographed 20-150 portraits per day for school picture day
- Acted as a role model to instruct, students, and faculty, how to pose and to fix little details in their appearance to follow Covid-free friendly protocol
Education
GOOGLE DIGITAL MARKETING & E-COMMERCE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
Coursea - Remote
January 2024 - Expected
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN ANIMATION AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY
August 2017 - May 2019
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ILLUSTRATION
Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY
August 2015 - May 2017
Achievements
FEATURED IN WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH DIGITAL GALLERY
LBNY Arts Council
2024
FINALIST FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Juxtapoz's High Art
2018
PERFORMED IN COMPETITIVE PAINTING COMPETITION
Art Battle NYC
2017 - 2018
EXHIBITED FOR "DYSTOPIA" EXHIBITION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
The Patchogue Arts Council
2017
SPONSORED STREET PAINTING
East End Arts
2017
SEMIFINALIST FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Adobe Design Achievement Awards
2016
SHORTLISTED IN YOUTH FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, AND EXHIBITED AT SOMERSET HOUSE, LONDON
Sony World Photography Awards
2016
EXHIBITED FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND ILLUSTRATION, TO HELP END CHILD TRAFFICKING
Fashion Week New York S/S 2017 in Holy Apostles Gallery
2016
EXHIBITED AND AUCTIONED IN "COLORS OF LONG ISLAND" FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
The Long Island Museum
2015
SILVER KEY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL ART
Scholastic Art Awards
2015
1ST IN PEOPLE/ANIMALS, 2ND IN LANDSCAPES, AND 3RD IN MONOCHROME FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
PFLI Youth Showcase
2015
GRAND PRIZE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Annual Gurwin Photo Contest
2014
Portfolio
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Contact
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Email Me
ginaienopoli@gmail.com