Shoccara S. Marcus
Photography
Resume
Education
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Atlanta, Georgia, Master of Fine Art, Photography, 2015
Howard University, Washington, DC, Bachelor of Fine Art, Dance, May 2009
Experience
Atlanta School of Photography November 2018
Dance Photography Instructor
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Taught an on location shoot for students demonstrating understanding of shutter speed, composition and understanding dance for the camera.
Savannah College of Art & Design Summer 2015, 2017, 2018
Adjunct Professor of Photography
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Taught Digital Photography and Photographic Editing Technique.
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Exposed students to the basic tools, techniques, and aesthetic applicant of digital imagery.
Allen Cooley Photography June 2014- August 2014
Photo Intern
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Assisted in Production of video/photo shoots
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Ensure equipment is installed according to designated layout
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Completed 3-month internship.
Shocphoto Imagery January 2008- Present
Freelance Photographer
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Produces an array of imagery for clients and collaborates with clients to guarantee satisfaction with photographs.
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Edit and pre-edit images to ensure they are high quality and properly color corrected.
Platt’s Studio, Washington, DC January 2008- November 2011
Photo Assistant
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Set up lights, directed & assisted fashion photo shoots
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Fulfilled administrative duties
Inspirit Dance Company, New York, NY July 2009- November 2011
Company Dancer/ Teaching Artist/Company Photographer
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Learned and performed dance repertory in various venues in different states.
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Assisted with administration duties and dance classes/workshops held within the community
Freelance Jobs
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater/ Ailey Extension Master Class
Atlanta, Ga, 2015 & 2016
Essence Online Magazine, Washington, DC, 2012
Street Style Hair: Howard University's Homecoming
Inspirit Dance Company, New York, NY, 2010
Company Headshots
Group Exhibits
To See A Miracle, Narvie J. Harris Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA 2018
Photo Buckhead, Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta, GA 2018
Politi-Art Show, New Georgia Project Atlanta, GA 2018
Interiors, Hammonds House Museum, Atlanta, GA 2017
Feel the Noise, Fulton County Arts & Culture, Peachtree Gallery, Atlanta, GA 2017
On the Move, Group exhibition, Gutstein Gallery, Savannah, GA 2017
ARTiculate Atlanta, Mason Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA 2017
Open Studio, juried exhibition, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA 2017
Sisters Song: Awaken & Chroma: Red for Elevate, Gallery 72, Atlanta, Georgia 2016
Persona, deFINE ART, Laney Contemporary Fine Art, Savannah, Georgia 2016
Open Studio, juried exhibition, Savannah College of Art & Design, Atlanta, Georgia 2015
Director’s Cut, Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Exhibit 2015
Persona, Group exhibition Trois Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia 2015
ARTiculate Atlanta, Mason Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia 2015
5th International University Students Photography Exhibition, China Jinan International Photography Biennial 2014
Lucinda Bunnen Selects, Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Exhibit 2014
Silver and Ink, juried exhibition, Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, Georgia 2014
ARTiculate Atlanta, Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, Atlanta, Georgia 2014
Suite Works, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia 2014
Open Studio, juried exhibition, Savannah College of Art & Design, Atlanta, Georgia 2013
Exposisition des étudiants, Savannah College of Art & Design, Lacoste, France 2013
Organized Noize Exhibit, South West Arts Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia 2012
Open Studio, juried exhibition, Savannah College of Art & Design, Atlanta, Georgia 2012
Permanent Collection
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, 2016
Solo Exhibit
Thirteen Moments, Southwest Arts Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia 2013
Choreographing My Past, Arnika Dawkins Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia 2015
Published Work
2017 DT Award Winner: Dawn Axam, Dance Teacher Magazine, July 2017
Inspired Georgia by Judson Mitcham, Michael David Murphy, and Karen L Paty, 2016
Photogrvphy Magazine, Shoccara Marcus, Choreographing My Past, June 2015
Daily Mail.com, Choreographing the past: Dancer records returning to her childhood home to deal with her father's cancer diagnosis in moving photo series, May 2015
Featured Shoot, Choreographing My Past Follows a Dancer’s Transition Back into her Family Home, April 2015
Neon V Magazine VII, September 2013
The Natural beauty of Costa Rica, Dunia Online Magazine, June 2011
San Juan, Puerto Rico, EscapeWizard.com, February 2010
Awards
2012-2015 Savannah College of Arts and Design HONORS Award Scholarship
Professional Organizations, Memberships, Affiliations
America Society MP
Atlanta Photography Group
High Museum of Art
Museum Of Contemporary Art Georgia