Michael Herschell
Freelance Photographer · Neon Wave
Rochester, NY
In My Own Words
Freelance photographer specializing in lifestyle, editorial and outdoor photography, as well as action sports such as surfing, skating, and snowboarding. Work driven by a love for exploring diverse environments and connecting with creative people, creating images that resonate with emotion and narrative depth.
Work Experience
Chief Editor/Director
WROC-TV Channel 82014 – 2021
A CBS-affiliated television station. Performs a multitude of tasks necessary for the successful operation of the station as assigned by the department head or general manager. Duties Include: Editing Newscasts, Directing Broadcasts, Technical Director/Switcher Board, Camera, Audio Board, Teleprompter, Deko/Character Generator, Floor Director, Production of live and taped updates, Studio clean up and maintenance.
Front End Coordinator
Wegmans Food Markets2011 – 2014
Oversaw employees and all transaction/activities at the front-end of the store. Managed flow of business, organization, and scheduling to maximize efficiencies. Performed audits, training, evaluations, counseling, and problem resolution for team members.
Education
Associate’s Degree
Monroe Community College2007 – 2009
Key Courses: ∙ Scriptwriting ∙ Media Photography ∙ Digital Audio / Video ∙ The Movies ∙ Techniques of Television I ∙ Techniques of Television II ∙ Cinema Drama ∙ Computer Generated Images ∙ Video Production and Editing ∙ Introduction to Mass Media ∙ Digital Photography ∙ Media and Society
Interests
Skills
Industries
Connections
Delaney HulshofPreviously Senior Culture Coordinator at Sun Bum | Communication and Media Studies
Alex MertzAthletic, Fashion Photographer. Art Director. NYC/ PDX/ LA
Amy Ann RussellArtist & Photographer | Owner AAE. RUSSELL | Great Lakes Brand Ambassador High Society Freeride
Mark SperlingCo-Founder / CEO
Jeffrey MyersProfessional Writer and Storyteller
Preston SierraCREATIVE DIRECTOR | DESIGNER | MARKETER | CONTENT CREATOR
