About

Bethany Balinda is a multi-media artist, who grew up in Upstate New York, and currently based in Long Island, NY.

She studied in the Digital Media program at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York, pursuing an Associate of Science degree.

During her time there, she gained experience in digital imaging, photography, video art and interactive media.

Bethany has worked with the Daily Gazette Newspaper as an intern event photographer and editor. She plans to continue gaining experience in the photography field and to eventually work in the music & entertainment industry.

When she is not working on a new art project, Bethany likes to spend her time going on walks, learning piano, and attending concerts. 

Career / Employment Objective 

A collaborative and versatile professional digital artist, working with a well-established & creative organization / environment,

while maintaining positive, professional, & loyal relationships with clients. 

​​Education​ 

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York  

  • Bachelors, Media/Art/Culture                                                             2026 (Expected)

Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York  

  • Associate in Science, Digital Media                                                             2024

Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park, New York 

  • High School Diploma, General Studies                                                      2021 

​​Skills & Abilities​ 

 

Professional Experience 

Freelance Photography | New York 

  Live Music / Event Photographer                                                                                                      July 2024 - present

  • Worked with several musicians / their teams, as well as the venues themselves, taking photos during performances

  • Taken pictures of artists such as Avery Anna, Zach Hood, Neriah, and more

  • Also have done photos for weddings, graduations, proms, and other events

The Daily Gazette | Rexford, NY

  Digital Team Intern                                                                                                        January - May 2024

  • Internship with Daily Gazette and its sub-brand, Nippertown 

  • Working with digital team to create content for paper & online website 

  • Taking & editing photos throughout capital region 

Riverview Orchards | Rexford, NY  

Team Member                                                                                                                   September - October 2020 

                                                                                                                                              August - October 2021 

  • Took photos around Riverview Orchards (in-store & fields) 

  • Submitted & uploaded on company’s website & socials accounts 

  • HTML & CSS Coding 

  • Web & Graphic Design 

  • Adobe Photoshop 

  • Adobe Illustrator 

  • Adobe Lightroom 

  • Portrait & Landscape Photography

  • Copywriting 

  • Social Media Content Creation 

  • Video / Photo Editing 

  • Creative Mindset 

  • Strong Work Ethic 

  • Project Management 

 

  • Time Management 

  • Flexibility 

  • Organized 

  • Adaptability 

  • Enthusiastic 

  • Collaborative 

 

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