Queen of Hearts 2008, #225 of 500 copies

She originally bought this framed photograph at a benefit in NYC for Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. As noted on the back, this is an original limited edition piece by a New York independent artist, Brian (Bryan) Close dba The Light Dynamic. The black and white photo features a brick wall with a window and an air conditioning unit, and a whimsically graffitied white heart. Signed by the artist. There is a texture to the photo which might be UV inhibiting acrylic glaze, and it appears to be hand-brushed with that final layer. The frame is black and has a texture sort of like leather. There is a built-in wire hanger on the back. The back also features the name of the piece, print edition, year, and artist's business name (The Light Dynamic).

10 in. x 8 in.

You can see another example of his work here:

https://www.facebook.com/TheLightDynamic/

In LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelightdynamic/

Bryan Close

3rd degree connection3rd

Photographer, TheLightDynamic

TheLightDynamic Cypress College

Greater New York City Area

The date of this writing being August 6th, 2007, only a mere 4 days away from what I guess one might call an anniversary, I can only really just sit back and and let the memories flow. This will be my eleventh year of riding bicycles competitively. My bicycle has has brought me so many great travel experiences, and more importantly, a shit-load of great friends. With my strong knack for the computer and my general tech-ish-ness, on top of my experience and love for the bicycle, I hope that my steadily blossoming business endeavor as a action sports photographer will continue to grow.

Specialties: •Proficient at Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel

•Basic to intermediate skills in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Encore DVD, Macromedia Flash MX 2004 and Flash 8

•Extensive photography knowledge including black and white darkroom, digital photography, 35mm and medium format photography, digital photo retouching

•Ample computer knowledge

•Outstanding communication and sales skills

Experience

TheLightDynamic

Owner/Photographer

Company NameTheLightDynamic

Dates EmployedMar 2004 – Present Employment Duration13 yrs 10 mos

+ Photography, design, and journalism on a freelance basis for many of the top BMX magazines worldwide

- Currently working with Cream BMX Lifestyle Magazine (FR) as a contributing photographer and contributing writer.

Sharpshooter/Spectrum Imaging

Location Manager

Company NameSharpshooter/Spectrum Imaging

Dates EmployedApr 2007 – Aug 2008 Employment Duration1 yr 5 mos

· Established current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies.

· Dispensed advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures.

· Administrative task - payroll, purchase orders and scheduling with accuracy.

· Reviewed operating results of the organization, compared them to established objectives, and took steps to ensure that appropriate measures were taken to correct unsatisfactory results.

· Properly represented the organization in it’s dealing with client and other vendors as well as clientele/guests of the venue.

· Managed up to 10 employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Sundance Film Festival

Coordinator, Credentials

Company NameSundance Film Festival

Dates EmployedOct 2005 – Feb 2007 Employment Duration1 yr 5 mos

•In charge of hiring staff, ordering supplies for the festival, and gathering patron information from each department

•Worked alongside the Ticketing department manager in troubleshooting and development of a new credential database system

•Database management; including photo management and editing

•In charge of establishing and utilizing an information flow system which keeps patron information secure and organized as it travels through the Sundance data system

•Contributed to the development of the ticketing software used for credential creation

•Supervised and participated in the making of over 15,000 photo and non-photo credentials

•In charge of hiring, training, and supervising my team of twenty volunteers before and during the festival

•Developed the logistical plan used in setup, operation, and breakdown of credentials department festival offices in Park City, UT

Ritz Camera Centers

Photo Finishing Associate

Company NameRitz Camera Centers

Dates Employed2003 – 2005 Employment Duration2 yrs

Education

Cypress College

Dates attended or expected graduation 2002 – 2003

Featured Skills & Endorsements

Photography See 11 endorsements for Photography11

Endorsed by 2 of Bryan’s colleagues at Sundance Film Festival

Digital Photography See 4 endorsements for Digital Photography4

Tyler Ford and 3 connections have given endorsements for this skill

Photoshop See 1 endorsement for Photoshop1

Linda Pfafflin has given an endorsement for this skill

Bryan is also good at…

Creative Direction See 1 endorsement for Creative Direction1

See fewer skills

Recommendations

Received (1)

Linda Pfafflin

Associate Director, Ticketing and Customer Service at the Sundance Institute

August 19, 2008, Linda managed Bryan directly

Bryan was very organized, took charge of department and worked independently without an assistant for longer than expected. He was able to make sound decisions in order to move projects along quickly. Bryan was admired by other departments for his extreme professionalism.

Given (1)

Ditte Jakobsen

Directrice at À VÉLO SANS ÂGE

August 6, 2007, Bryan worked with Ditte in different groups

As the Credential Department Coordinator I was required to work with every department at the Sundance Film Festival. The festival requires about 200 staff members, and it brings on anywhere from 1,000 to 1,200 volunteers. Out of all of these great people I would put Ditte up there as one of the top people I just loved being around. I must say that she brought a good genuine smile into the office each day; the kind that is contagious. The Volunteer Department can be nasty place at the beginning of the festival, but even through this tough time Ditte shines. In working with her I have found that she is truly a hardworking individual, and I have only heard great things from the other staff members within her department.

June 10, 2011

https://www.facebook.com/TheLightDynamic/photos/a.164475196945292.40315.164473966945415/172970632762415/?type=3&theater