Natalie Cerrato is a graduate from the University of North Texas with her BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Photography. She currently resides in Texas with her husband and their two kids, and most recently was the E-Commerce Photographer/Lead Packaging Photographer for Pier 1 imports; she has also does freelance photo editing and interior design. Her DIY work has been featured on Apartment Therapy.
Cerrato also has experience in social media management, content creation, proofreading, and copy editing. She also owns Shibori House, a hand-dyed home goods & weavings shop.
Prints/art can be purchased at Minted and Society6.
For weaving commissions, please contact via email.
https://www.minted.com/store/nataliesales
https://www.society6.com/nataliesales
https://www.etsy.com/shop/shiborihousedesign
https://www.instagram.com/shiborihouse
NATALIE CERRATO
nataliecerrato.com
EDUCATION
bachelor of fine arts - photography December 2013, University of North Texas
EXPERIENCE
PIER 1 IMPORTS ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER//LEAD PACKAGING & FRAGRANCE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ART DIRECTOR//PRINT & TV MODEL
JANUARY 2016-MARCH 2019
FORT WORTH, TX
-Photographs merchandise for the Pier 1 website
-Manages metadata, edits, and processes daily images to ensure accurate representation of product and brand
-Process all daily images across E-Commerce photographers for FTP data transfers
-Sole photographer for all Pier 1 packaging image requests
-Collaborates with packaging designers to ensure proper fit/placement of images in packaging design layouts
-Works collaboratively with other team members (designers, stylists, art directors) in production & execution of cohesive images across the website
-Photographs and art directs seasonal fragrance shoots for the Pier 1 website
-Provides modeling and hand modeling talent for catalog/print, E-Commerce, and commercial film
THE ANDRA GROUP (HERROOM.COM/HISROOM.COM) ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER
JANUARY 2015-JANUARY 2016
DALLAS, TX
-Monitor photoshoots for women's products; assist photographers with
product preparation, correspond with buyers during shoots to ensure proper fit/styling
-Assist buyers & warehouse team in sorting product for models in studio
-Edit and process photos of product for HerRoom.com
-Photograph, edit, and archive 360 degree views of products for HerRoom.com
-Upload images via FTP servers & maintain photographic archives
-Correspond with buyers to ensure products on HerRoom.com are represented properly
-Conduct model testing (measuring for fit, test shooting, etc.)
MAIN STREET MINING COMPANY AUCTIONS PHOTOGRAPHER + AUCTION ASSISTANT
FEBRUARY 2014-JANUARY 2015
BEDFORD, TX
In-house photographer & auction assistant, social media manager
-Prepare products & set for photography
-Move products in & out of the studio and keep projects moving for quick turn around -Photograph items & process images, ensuring accurate representation for ecommerce auctions -Maintain photographic archives for reference
-Content creation for auction advertising
-Responsible for creating auction data using AuctionFlex software & FTP data transfers
-Work collaboratively with other team members in auction production & execution
-Manage social media platforms & advertise through HootSuite
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
JANUARY 2012 - DECEMBER 2013
DENTON, TX
Photo lab assistant @ Oak St Hall
-Manage digital, darkroom, and studio workspaces
-Assist students in film scanning, digital editing with Adobe CS6 Suite & darkroom editing -Manage studio equipment & inventory of lab supplies
HOLLY JOHNSON GALLERY DALLAS, TX
SEPTEMBER 2013 - DECEMBER 2013
Gallery intern
-Photographed art works & exhibitions; write press releases -Maintained website and constant contact email
-Assisted in gallery openings; assist in artist catalog production
NATALIE SALES PHOTOGRAPHY DFW METROPLEX
JANUARY 2011 - PRESENT
-Portrait & event photographer and editor; specializing in weddings, children, and graduating seniors.
-Maintain an online business; facebook and website
SOCIETY6 E-COMMERCE
NOVEMBER 2012-PRESENT
-Designing and submitting photography and art work for production and sales
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS DENTON, TX
MAY 2012 - FEBRUARY 2014
-Student media archiver
UNT PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB TREASURER
AUGUST 2011-2013
-Fundraising, event planning, facilitated meetings, and organized gallery nights
-Creation and distribution of advertising materials for gallery nights and events
MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FT. WORTH FT. WORTH, TX AUGUST 2010-DECEMBER 2010
Photography intern
-Created photographic documentation of major art installations
DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DENTON, TX SEPTEMBER 2009 - MAY 2012
-Childcare provider
MANSFIELD NEWS-MIRROR MANSFIELD, TX JUNE 2008 - APRIL 2009
-Student media reporter & photographer
SKILLS
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE (PHOTOSHOP, BRIDGE, LIGHTROOM, INDESIGN, ILLUSTRATOR) STUDIO LIGHTING SET UPS
SPEEDOTRON & SPEEDLITE PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
CANON CAMERA EQUIPMENT EPSON SCANNING SOFTWARE
ABILITY TO MANAGE SEVERAL TASKS AT ONCE
ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINES IN HIGH PRESSURE SITUATIONS EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
2+ YEARS OF JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
EXCELLENT UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNET & SOCIAL MEDIA SITES
CREATING, MAINTAINING WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MAIN STREET MINING CO. AUCTIONS MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
MAINTAIN A BLOG THROUGH BLOGGER/BLOGSPOT (HAS BEEN PUBLISHED THROUGH APARTMENTTHERAPY.COM & RECOGNIZED BY WEST ELM) http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-amp-after-an-affordable-midcentury- modern-couch-makeover-207186
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Juried and non-juried exhibitions displaying my work
500X Gallery- Student Discount
53rd Annual Voertman Student Art Competition Exhibition
Ft Worth Community Arts Center- Photo Emphasis
Parallax- Traveling Uhaul Show
Parallax- Say Cheese
Ft Worth Community Arts Center- The Nature of Things
Lightwell Gallery- Self-Conceptions
Ft Worth Community Arts Center- Nooks and Crannies