Michael Litchfield michael.litchfield@gmail.

com
[708]-341-7104

EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Bachelor of Philosophy, May 2008
• Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
• Focus: Photography, Philosophy, and Visual Science
• Senior Project: Parallels Defined: A Look into Visual Science's Role in the
Development and Advancement of Photography
Santa Reparata International School of Art, Florence, Italy - Spring 2007
SKILLS & AWARDS
• Extensive documentary experience
• Studio portrait experience
• Proficient in Photoshop editing
• Finalist in the Photographers Forum Magazine's 25th Annual College
Photography Contest
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
WMUB-TV/Miami University, Oxford, Ohio August 2005
• Spent a weekend documenting the last reunion of the 97th Bomb Group of
World War II. This experience was split between portrait work as well as
documenting various meetings, field trips and dinners which the veterans
attended
Miami Student March, 2005 - May, 2005
• Photographed events for various Miami University clubs and organizations
• Photographed Miami University varsity sports
Powerspace Performance LLC. June, 2007 – July,
2007
• Toured with the pop/rock group Powerspace. Photographed performances,
interviews and everyday life for twenty-eight shows. I also shot and edited a
promotional video to advertise the release of their first album on the record
label Fueled By Ramen
Art Department August – December
2006,2007
• Worked in the photography lab 5 – 10 hours a week answering questions,
performing maintenance and mixing chemicals for photography students
Free-Lance Photography
• Diwali Performance – Student performed Indian celebratory dance exhibition
• iDance – Miami University’s contemporary dance group’s end of year
performance
• Various parties and events (i.e. reunions, concerts, weddings)
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
38th Annual Senior Project Conference
• Leonard Theatre, Miami University – April 29th, 2008
• Presented thesis titled “Parallels Defined: A Look into Visual Science's Role in
the Development and Advancement of Photography
Award Of Excellence for 25th Annual College Photography Contest
• Published in bound book form by Photographers Forum Magazine
ACTIVITIES
• Students For Staff, 2004-2005
• Miami Water Polo, 2004-2007
REFERENCES & PORTFOLIOS
Available upon request