Chris Roche has over 30 years of experience as a professional photographer. He has owned and operated his photography business, Chris Roche Photography, Inc., since 1997, where he works as the lead photographer and handles all aspects of studio management. Prior to that, he was the lead photographer for The Sharper Image from 1984 to 1996. He has extensive experience creating print and web content for major brands. Roche received his MFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute and his BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design.

1. Chris Roche
www.chrisrochephotography.com
chris@chrisrochephotography.com
510-418-3162
WORK HISTORY
1997- Present
Chris Roche Photography, Inc.
Owner/Lead Photographer
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Created print and web content, major national brands. Managed and
produced projects in the studio and on location. Handled all aspects of
production and personal management, contract, client relations and
liaison with art/creative departments. Managed workflow and budgets, as
well as freelance and full time staff on a daily and project basis.
Responsible for all facets of studio management, including equipment
procurement and maintenance, workflow, cost efficiencies and image
management systems.
CLIENT LIST
Ariat, Dell, AT&T, Ebay, American Express, Republic of Tea, Starbucks,
Peet’s, Discovery Channel, Hallmark, ICU eyewear, Sunglass Hut
1984-1996
Lead Photographer for The Sharper Image
San Francisco, California
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for creating award-winning photography for Catalog, Web,
and Packaging projects. Managed workflow, photographers and support
staff, as well as corporate interface to produce 12 catalogs year,
packaging and web photography.
EDUCATION
MFA in Photography
San Francisco Art Institute
1984-1985
BFA in Photography
Rhode Island School of Design
1982-1984
References Available Upon Request