nick dentamaro
Experience
The Jackson Citizen Patriot
Jackson, Mi
Staff Photographer Dec. ‘09-present
Intern Aug. ‘08- Jan. ‘09
The Northwest Herald
Crystal Lake, IL
Photo intern Jul. ‘09 - Dec. ‘09
The State News
East Lansing, Mi
Staff Photographer 2007
Photo Editor 2007-2008
Multi-media 2008
Michigan Press Photogaphers Association
Membership Chair 2010-present
Skills
Photography
Canon and Nikon digital camera systems
Studio, location and sports lighting
Computer
MAC and PC platforms
Photomechanic, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite
HTML and CSS
Language
Spanish-converstaional level
Audio/Video
Marantz PMD660, Canon HV20, Canon XH-A1
Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism 2009
(emphasis on photojournalism)
Awards
Michigan Press Photographers Association
2010 1st place sports feature, “34”
2010 2nd place sports portfolio
2010 2nd place monthly clip contest
2009 1st place spot news, “Fire Kiss”
2008 2nd place general news, “Choir”
2008 HM College Photographer of the Year
Illinois Associated Press Editors Association Photo contest
2010 1st place sports action, “Head to head”
Michigan Press Association
2011 1st place sports picture, “Royals Fall”
2011 2nd place sports picture, “Berry, Berry Good.”
2011 3rd place picture story, “Living Life to the Fullest”
National Press Photographers Association
2010 7th place in region four clip contest
nick.dentamaro@gmail.com
nickdentamaro.net