CV

Jadah Sanders 

Education 

B.F.A. in Photography and Imaging, Minor in Animal Studies 

New York University, Tisch School of the Arts — May 2025 

Workshops

Large Format Tintype Workshop, Penumbra Foundation, New York, NY — 2024

Hands-on training in the wet plate collodion process using large format cameras. Gained experience in traditional darkroom techniques and historical photographic methods.

Work Experience 

Studio Photographer

Iron City Studios - Birmingham, AL – September 2025 — March 2026

  • Capture portrait and event imagery in fast-paced school environments

  • Collaborate with lead photographers to execute large-scale shoots and special events

  • Assist with lighting setups and camera operation to meet studio standards

  • Handle equipment logistics and studio coordination across multiple locations

Photography Intern

Revive Fashion Week - New York, NY — September 2024 

  • Captured behind-the-scenes moments, runway shows, and audience engagement during NYFW.

  • Edited and delivered final images under tight deadlines, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics.

  • Collaborated with stylists and models to create dynamic visual content for press and social media.

Exhibitions

Sweet Home Alabama – DPI BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition (Group Show)

NYU, Tisch School of the Arts — February 7, 2025 – May 15, 2025 

Curated by Kalia Brooks 

Senior Show Leadership Role: Coordinated installation, managed team communication, and ensured smooth execution of exhibition events.

Publications / Features 

TuneCore Music Study 

Billboard — 2023

Technical Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro

  • Video Editing, Photo Retouching, Studio Lighting 

Analog Techniques

  • Film Developing, Processing, and Scanning

  • Darkroom Printing

Languages

  • Fluent English

  • Conversational Italian

Awards / Scholarships 

  • Tisch Scholarship, Tisch School of the Arts (Full Tuition) — 2021–2025

  • Sam Shahid Scholarship, Tisch School of the Arts — 2024-2025

  • Departmental Honors in Photography and Imaging, Tisch School of the Arts— May 2025

  • Dean’s List Award Recipient — 2024, 2025