EDUCATION
Ohio University | Scripps College of Communication | Master of Arts in Photography, Visual Communication Management - 2020
Ohio University | Scripps College of Communication | Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication, Documentary Photojournalism - 2018
Ohio University | Scotland Field School | Documentary Photojournalism - 2015
Hocking College | Associate of Applied Science, Drafting and Design - 2011
Experience
Ohio University School of Music | Photographer & Videographer | Athens, Ohio | Oct 2013-Present
- Captured Formal portraits and performance images of the Marching 110, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, University Band, and Percussion Ensemble, and Alumni Band.
- Produced “Get There” YouTube series, University’s home page video, 360° video content, and live streamed performances.
- Covered multiple college halftime performances, seven MAC bowl games, seven Cincinnati Bengals, and five Cleveland Browns.
- Documentation of the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC Today show performance, 2016 DreamWorks Trolls promotion, and 2014 & 2016 Bands Of America Grand Nationals Championship, the School of Music’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in New York City at Carnegie Hall.
- International Documentation of the 2017 Bahamas Bowl, 2016 France and England tour, 2024 London Band Week.
- Grew social media account following: Instagram 5,025, twitter 837, Facebook 1,083, and Youtube 1481.
- Rebranding, and promotional materials for School of Music bands, and the Under the Elms summer concerts.
- Helped with logistics for trips.
University of Dayton | Pride of Dayton Marching Band Photographer | Dayton, Ohio | Aug 2021-Present
- Captured Formal portraits and performance images of the Pride of Dayton Marching Band.
- Documentation of the 2022 Chicago Illinois Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- International Documentation of the 2022 Dublin Ireland St. Patrick's Day Parade trip.
- Helped with logistics for trips.
HealthNet Aeromedical Services | Photographer | Charleston, West Virginia | Aug 2013-May 2024
- Calendar images
- Corporate headshots
- Corporate events/parties
Ohio University School of VisCom | Checkout Room | Athens, Ohio | Aug 2014-May 2020
- Checkout equipment to students
- Keep database up-to-date
- Helped students pick equipment for shoots
- Cleaned and repaired damaged equipment
Soul of Athens | 360° VR Video Content Creator | Athens, Ohio | 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Researched and created collaborative video content for a student-run multimedia publication dedicated to telling stories
- Produced 360° videos that immerse viewers deeper into the stories and locations
- Drone videography and photography
Ohio University Scripps College of Communication | Dean's Photographer | Athens, Ohio | Jan 2019-May 2019
- Photograph Dean's and Scripps College events
- Create images for new website and social media
- Update facility portraits
PBS Public Media | Documentary Filmmaker | Athens, Ohio | Oct 2017-Mar 2019
- Series Our Town: Athens Ohio, A Documentary Film
- Created drone imagery of Athens County and surrounding areas
- Setup Interview and curated B-roll
ESPN | Production Assistant | Athens, Ohio | Aug 2017-Mar 2019
All Ohio University Volleyball, Wrestling, and Men’s & Women’s Basketball games
The Athens NEWS | Photo Editor | Athens, Ohio | Jun 2013-Jan 2014
- Worked with advertising department on schedule shoots with clients
- Assembled a team of freelance photographers
- Assigned shoots to freelance photographers
- Edited, captioned, and prepared images for print and web
NickBolin.com | Owner Photographer & Videographer | Athens, Ohio | Aug 2008-Present
Freelance
Ohio University Alumni Association | Freelance Photographer | Athens, Ohio | Oct 2016-Apr 2021
Athens County Visitors Bureau | Freelance Photographer & Videographer | Athens, Ohio | May 2015-May 2020
Blue Line Media | Freelance Photographer | Austin, Texas | Oct. 2014-May 2020
WOUB Public Media | Freelance Photographer | Athens, Ohio | Dec 2014-Jun 2015
The Post | Freelance Photographer | Athens, Ohio | Jan 2013-Aug 2013
The Athens Messenger | Freelance Sports Photographer | Athens, Ohio | 2010-2013
SKILLS
- Nikon, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, and RED camera systems.
- 360º video VR (freedom360 rig, KeyMission 360, PixPro SP360, Theta, Insta360).
- Drones (DJI: Inspire, Phantom, Mavic's).
- Studio and location lighting and sound recording equipment.
Software
- Adobe CC: Bridge, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Rush, XD, InDesign, Audition, After Effects, Illustrator.
- Apple: Final Cut Pro, iMovie
- Davinci Resolve
- Capture One
- Kolor Autopano & Autopano Video
- Video Stitch
- Photo Mechanic
- Affinity Photo, Designer, Publisher
- Gimp
- Microsoft Office
- Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks
- Macintosh, Windows, and Linux Operating Systems
ACTIVITIES
- National Press Photographers Association 2013-Present
- Ohio University National Press Photographers Association 2013-2020
VOLUNTEER
- EMPixx Award | Workshop Presenter | 2017-2019
- Southeast Ohio History Center | Photographer| 2018-2019
- Athens High School Yearbook | Photographer & Videographer | 2008-2019
- NPPA Best of Photojournalism Contest | Live Stream Video Production | 2012-2018
- CASA / GLA 5k | Photographer | 2015-2017
- Race For A Reason | Lead Photographer | 2013-2016
- Boy Scout of America | Assistant Scoutmaster | 2008-2012
- Boy Scouts of America | Den Chief | 2001-2005
ACHIEVEMENTS
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