Personal Profile:
Highly empathetic photographer known for having a calming presence. Over 10+ years of experience working as a photographer, photographic assistant, teacher, and digital technician. Experience working on photo sets of all sizes, as well as conceptualizing and executing projects for clients. I also maintain a personal artistic practice, and constantly seek to hone my artistic skills. I value sincerity, intentionality, and aesthetics. Highly collaborative, and happiest when helping others, I enjoy being part of a creative team.
Enneagram: 2W1
Myers-Briggs: INFP
Education:
2015: Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography, Minor Art History
Job Experience:
2008-Current: Freelance Photographic Services, Josh Olson Photo
2015-Current: Owner & Photographer, J.Olson Weddings
2015-Current: Media Center & Darkroom Management at Perpich Center for Arts Education
2019: Social Media Photographer at Barbette & Trapeze
2015: Teaching Assistant for MCAD Youth Art Photography Summer Session
2015: Peer Mentor/Counselor at MCAD
2014-2015: Teaching Assistant for MCAD Precollege Summer Session
2014: Studio Assistant Internship for Alison Malone Photography
2013: Post Production Image Editor at Bellagala
2013: Studio Assistant Internship at Alec Soth Studios
2012-2015: Digital Media & Professional Development Tutor at MCAD
2010-2012: Freelance Photojournalist for The Sound Alarm Music Press
2009-2011: Photojournalism Intern for Howie Hanson - Duluth News
Skills:
- Creative Problem Solving
- Administrative Small Business Processes
- CRM and Project Management
- Digital File Archiving and System Management
- Public Speaking and Workshop Instruction
- Camera and Studio Equipment Repair
- Analog and Alternative Process Photography
- Digital Image Tethering and Capture
- Website Building and HTML/CSS Customization
- Adobe Software Suite
- Advanced Digital Post-Production and Color Correction
- Expert Photographic Lighting
Certifications:
2019: Phase One Certified Professional (POCP) Digital Technician
Activities:
2019: Attendee, Yeah Field Trip Creative Summit in Marfa, Texas
2018: Teacher, “The Shape of Light: Introduction to Studio Lighting” at Studio Apparatus
2018: Speaker, ARC Creative Conference, Vancouver, Canada
2018: Attendee, Midwest Gathering Creative Conference, Detroit, Michigan
2017-2019: Attendee, ARC Creative Confrenece, Vancouver, Canada
2017: Attendee, Adventure and Story Retreat in Manzanita, Oregon
2016: Speaker, MCAD Professional Practice Class with Paula McCartney
2016: Attendee, Adventure and Story Workshop II
2016: Attendee, Portland Photography Workshop with Phil Chester & Sara Bryne
2015-2018: Speaker, Higher Ground Academy Career Day
2015: Attendee, Adventure and Story Workshop with Gene Pease and Levi Tijerina
2014: Attendee, Studio Self Indulgence with Sam Wolfe Connelly
2013-2015: Board Member, American Society of Media Photographers: Minneapolis/St.Paul Chapter
2012: Curator, "System Error" for Gallery 148, Minneapolis
2012: Volunteered to Teach Underprivileged Youth Darkroom Printing Processes
2011-2019: Participated and sold work in the MCAD Art Sale
2010 : Attendee, MCAD Summer Expression Session Photography Workshop
Honors:
2015: Patterns in Nature Exhibition, Juried group exhibition at Minneapolis Photo Center (Minneapolis, MN)
2015: Spring Commencement Exhibition, Graduation exhibition at MCAD (Minneapolis, MN)
2015: Made at MCAD 2015, Juried group exhibition (Minneapolis, MN)
2015: Spyhouse Exhibition, Solo display at Spyhouse Coffee (Minneapolis, MN)
2015: Wrasslemania, Group exhibition at Gallery 148 (Minneapolis, MN)
2014: Made at MCAD 2014, Juried group exhibition (Minneapolis, MN)
2013: 6 Degrees, Group exhibition at Light Grey Art Lab (Minneapolis, MN)
2013: Proxhibit, Solo public exhibition at MCAD (Minneapolis, MN)
2013: Art Perchance, Group Benefit exhibition at Minneapolis Institute of Arts (Minneapolis, MN)
2013: Artists in Storefronts, Public exhibition (Minneapolis, MN)
2013: Rusty Project, Solo exhibition at Carmichael Lynch (Minneapolis, MN)
2013: Art 4 Shelter, Charity exhibition at Burnet Gallery (Minneapolis, MN)
2012: The Icebox, Group exhibition at FOKL (Kansas City, KS)
2012: Under 100, Group exhibition at the Prove Collective (Duluth, MN)
2012: iPhoneography, Group exhibition at the Duluth Photography Institute (Duluth, MN)
2012: System Error, Group exhibition at Gallery 148 (Minneapolis, MN)
2012: Live, Curated group exhibition at the Prove Collective (Duluth, MN)
2012: Contemporary Troublemaker, Juried group exhibition at the Walker Art Center (Minneapolis, MN)
2012: Made at MCAD 2012, Juried group exhibition (Minneapolis, MN)
2011: Hermantown Historical Society group exhibition (Hermantown, MN)
2009: PBS 8th Annual Photography Contest Gallery (Superior, WI)
Awards:
2015: MCBA Collegiate Fellowship
2013: West Photo Merit Scholarship
2013: Carmichael Lynch “Rusty Project” Contest (Grand Prize)
2012: National Camera Exchange "Night Lights" Competition (Second Place)
2012: Best of Show, Made at MCAD
Recognition:
2019: “Best Wedding Photographers in Minneapolis”, Expertise.com
2019: “World’s Best Wedding Photography”, Junebug Weddings
2018: Cover Photograph and Featured Story, Issue 11 of Together Journal
Press:
04/05/2015: MCAD.edu Interview “Spyhouse Coffee Exhibition: Josh Olson”
12/30/2013: Light Grey Art Lab Podcast Interview "Up To This Point"
04/28/2013: Radio K Interview (100.7 FM) “Culture Queue: Bring it Back”
04/02/2012: Southwest Journal “Art beat // They’ve got it made.”
Detailed information on jobs, awards, and more can be viewed at: linkedin.com/in/josholsonphoto/