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 12. 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 shoots. 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: Associates in Illustration and Bachelors in Animation and Interactive Media
- Email: ginaienopoli@gmail.com
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Capture One
DSLR & Film Photography
Affinity Photo & Designer
Traditional & Digtial Painting
HTML & CSS
Mac & PC
DaVinci Resolve
Resume
Education
BACHELORS IN ANIMATION AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY
2017 - 2019
ASSOCIATES IN ILLUSTRATION
Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY
2015 - 2017
Work Experience
FREELANCER
Gina Ienopoli
2024
- Producing websites using Squarespace, HTML, and CSS for small artists portfolios
- Judging for Long Island Fair’s Competitive Exhibit for the Arts 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
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER AND EDITOR
Hirshleifers
2023
- Photographing 130 high-quality product images daily in a studio setting for high-end brands: Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Casablanca, Loewe, and much more
- Collaborating with photo-stylist, managers, and editors in the studio to ensure the highest results
- Ensuring workflows and file management are properly executed through Capture One
- Verifying products proper prioritization of items through brand launches and in-house requests
- Identifying and working to resolve challenges in the workflow while suggesting long-term improvements
- Editing product photos in Photoshop using color matching, and photo manipulation skills
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER AND RETOUCHER
Safavieh
2021 - 2023
- Producing 100 high-quality product photos daily in a studio setting for furniture products
- Assist in maintaining all hardware and equipment
- Establishing photo guidelines that are met by providing notes to editors
- Instructing assistants on set to help with producing high-quality photos
- Assuring all workflows and file management are properly executed in Capture One
- Retouching photos using color-matching, and photo manipulation skills
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lifetouch National Photography
2020 - 2021
- Setting up equipment in a fast-paced work environment while keeping guidelines in mind
- Photographing K-11 portraits with a DSLR for school picture day
- Acting as a role model to promote, students and faculty, how to pose and to fix little details in their appearance
Achievements
Featured in Women's History Month Digital Gallery
LBNY Arts Council
2024
Finalist for Photography
Juxtapoz's High Art
2018
Performed at 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, at Holy Apostles Gallery
Fashion Week New York S/S 2017
2016
Exhibited and auctioned for the "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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- Product
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- Environment
- Illustration
Contact
Looking to add some artistic flair to your space, inspire a group of students, or create captivating visuals for your brand? I'd love to hear about your project! Whether you're interested in a mural, photography, video, graphic design, or art instruction, I'm here to help bring your ideas to life. Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on social media for further discussion.
- Gina Ienopoli
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Email Address
ginaienopoli@gmail.com