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M.F.A. Photography, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Post-Baccalaureate classes in art and photography, Collin College, Plano, TX and University of North Texas, Denton, TX
B.A. Psychology, Minor in Women's Studies, New York University, New York, NY
Teaching Experience:
2002-2012, 2016-Present: Collin College, Associate Professor of Photography and Art
2022-Present: Dallas College, Eastfield Campus, Adjunct Professor of Photography and Art
2021-2022: Dallas College, Brookhaven Campus, Adjunct Professor of Photography
2002-2005, 2015-2020: Dallas College, Northlake Campus, Adjunct Professor of Photography
2002-2005:Dallas College, Mountainview Campus, Adjunct Professor of Photography
Courses Taught:
ARTS 2356 and 2357 Darkroom or Digital Photography I and 2
ARTS 2348 Digital Media
ARTS 1301 Arts Appreciation
ARTS 1313 Foundations of Art
PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography
Class Formats Taught:
Traditional, Hybrid, Asynchronous, and Synchronous online.
Skills Include:
photographic: 35mm and medium format film photography, large format photography, 35mm digital photography, beginning and advanced darkroom, beginning lighting, natural light photography, alternative processes, portfolio creation, exhibition guidance, portrait photography, photography business, and marketing.
software and digital: Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Premier, and various creative phone apps.
art and other: beginning bookmaking, altered book creations, photo history, art appreciation, beginning video making, phone camera photography, advising, curriculum development, and case management.
lms: Canvas, Blackboard and Brightspace
Exhibitions:
“A Decisive Vision: New Perspectives from Dallas College Photo Faculty and Students”, Adolphus Tower Gallery, Dallas, TX. February 2024
Annual Arts Faculty Exhibition, The Art Gallery, Collin College. Plano, TX. September 2022
Northlake College Adjunct Faculty Virtual Art Show. June-August 2020
Northlake Photography Faculty and Staff Art Exhibit. Northlake College Art Gallery, Irving, TX. April 2019
Northlake Photography Faculty and Staff Art Exhibit, Northlake College Art Gallery, Irving, TX. April 2017.
Exceeding Our Bounds: Photographs by Northlake Photography Faculty. Northlake College Art Gallery. Irving, TX. March 2015.
Texas Photographic Society 22: The International Exhibition, A Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX, March 2013
Honorable Mention
SPIN 8~Put a Tree on it. Houston Center for Photography, Houston, TX Summer 2012
Faculty exhibition, Collin County Community College, Fine Arts Gallery, Plano, TX. Fall 2011
The Photo Review 2008 Competition, Langhorne, PA. Juror: Julie Saul, Director Julie Saul Gallery, NY, NY. 2008.
Faculty exhibition, Collin County Community College, Fine Arts Gallery, Plano, TX. Fall 2005
"Stories: Real, Discovered and Invented", Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, TX Winter 2005
Curated by Enrique Fernandez Cervantes
"The 40th Hour Show", Ft. Worth Community Arts Center, Ft. Worth, TX Fall, 2004
"Texas Photographic Society 18th Annual Members Only Show", Chamizal National Memorial, El Paso, TX Winter 2003
Nexus Gallery, New York, NY "Photography 2002"
Juror: Sarah Hasted, Director of Photography, Ricoo Maresca Gallery, NYC. April 2002
London Photographic Awards, Inside Space Gallery, London, England. A series of four photographs was chosen for the touring exhibition and awarded a merit prize. April 2002
Stepping Stone Gallery's 2nd National Juried Photography Exhibition, Huntington, NY Winter 2002
Juror: Jock Sturges, photographer
Soho Photo 2001 National Competition, Soho Photo Gallery, New York, NY Summer 2001
Juror: Sarah Morthland, owner Sarah Morthland Gallery, NY, NY
"Evidence" Pratt Studios, Brooklyn, NY December 2000
"In case you thought you were original: 100 Studios, 100 Artists", Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY April 2000
"Shoku~a group of seven photographers", Bar 169, New York, NY April 2000
"Current Works", Society for Contemporary Photography, Kansas City, MO Fall 1998 Juror: Jeffery Hoone, Director of Light Work, Syracuse, NY (catalog)
"Scholarship Show", Spring Creek Gallery, Plano, TX Summer 1997
Publications:
"The Anniversary Issue" SHOTS magazine #75
"Finding the "Real and Vital' in American Art" by Helen A. Harrison, New York Times, Jan. 6, 2002
A review of the "Second national Juried Photography Exhibition"
LPA 5, London, England 2002
A series of four photographs published as an accompaniment to the exhibition.
Forces magazine, Collin County Community College, Plano, TX 1997
Related Experience:
January 2008 – Present
Alison Fechtel Photography: Freelance photography including portraiture, editorial, and non-profit marketing campaigns.
Clients include the Visiting Nurses Association, The Demeter Project, and The Advocate Magazine.
January 2020 – Present
Private photography tutor. Teach individuals camera basics, and how to best use their DSLR or mirrorless camera.
November 2019
Altered Book Workshop, Kid Art, Dallas, TX
Created and led an adult Altered Book workshop.
May 2004 - Present
Creation and Guidance of two amazing and creative human beings. (aka my two amazing kids)
January 2003 – January 2004
Artist Group Organizer, Dallas, TX
Created and led a small group of lens-based artists in monthly meetings and portfolio development.
January 2000 – May 2000
Andrew McCaul Photography, New York, NY
Assisted in a product photography studio.
September – December 1999
Martha Stewart Living magazine, New York, NY
Assisted in the photography department of a major lifestyle magazine. Duties included organization of negatives, evaluation of portfolios, and assistance of photographers.