Bailey Santaguida (b.2000) is a photo retoucher who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She has retouched, color corrected, and animated digital shorts for companies including Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, NYX, and Benjamin Moore.
Email: baileysantaguida1@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
University of Richmond, College of Arts and Sciences May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts and Media Practices and Psychology (GPA 3.94)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Freelance, Photo Retoucher and Graphic Designer
- Retouches fashion, jewelry, e-commerce, and fine art photographs for both small businesses and larger companies
- Directs graphic design for Weill Cornel Medical group marketing and advertsiements
Duggal Visual Solutions, Photo Retoucher and CGI Animator
- Retouched hundreds of photos for the visual campaigns of Gap, Victoria’s Secret, NYX, and The Met
- Color corrected digital advertisements for Benjamin Moore and photographs of fine art
- Designed and modeled high-fidelity 3D assets for Flexjet, NYX, and Bath & Body Works
- Animated digital shorts to visually storytell campaigns for Flexjet, NYX, and Bath & Body Works
- Liaised between internal teams and clients to relay project updates, and ensure on-time delivery
University of Richmond, Photo Technician Assistant
- Maintained and cleaned the photography dark room, facility printers, and digital classrooms in the arts center
- Assisted students in operating cameras, checking out technology, and maintaining inventory
University of Richmond, Lab Assistant
- Operated various professional equipment and tools in the wood shop and sculpture lab
- Assisted students in developing, executing, and installing and de-installing projects for class and exhibitions
Duggal Visual Solutions, Photo Retouching and Installation Internship
- Applied Adobe Photoshop skills to solve visual challenges from corporate campaigns
- Assisted in installation for large scale projects and gained insight on visually transforming environments
University of Richmond, Art Studio Assistant
- Maintained cleanliness of multiple art studios, recorded inventory, and made necessary purchases
- Assisted other students painting and printmaking techniques
EXHIBITIONS, RESIDENCIES & AWARDS
James Hyde & Bailey Santaguida: A Two-Person Exhibition at Reynold’s Gallery, Richmond VA
Making Waves, group exhibition at Reynold’s Gallery, Richmond VA
Vermont Studio Center Residency, Johnson, VT
Boundless, group exhibition at Reynold’s Gallery, Richmond VA
Summer Fellowship, University of Richmond, Richmond VA
Bobby Chandler Award, University of Richmond, Richmond VA
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND SKILLS
Advanced in Adobe Suite: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Cinema 4D
Painting and The Arts: Passionate painter with exhibition experience at Reynolds Gallery (Richmond, VA) and ongoing involvement in NYC’s art scene