Who I Am

Sam Wasilak

Photographer + Editor

Sam was born and raised just outside the city of Pittsburgh. She specializes in action photography such as both human and dog sports, but also does portraiture and architectural photography. She also specializes in photo editing using Adobe Creative Cloud.

Sam is working on getting her BFA in Photography from Point Park University and is expected to graduate in the Spring of 2024.

CV

Education

2024       BFA Photography, Point Park University, Pittsburgh PA

 

Professional Experience

2022-Present       Darkroom Apprentice, Point Park University, Pittsburgh PA

2019-2020            Intern, Lovely Day Events Photography, Murrysville PA

2019-2020            Photographic Assistant, Viglione’s Photography, Murrysville PA

 

Awards

2024        Alpha Chi Honors Society

2020-Present       Presidential Scholarship, Point Park University, Pittsburgh PA

2020-Present       Dean’s List, Point Park University, Pittsburgh PA

2018 Honorable Mention, Murrysville Photo Contest, Murrysville PA

 

Exhibition Record

2024      Solo Exhibition, Untitled, Monroeville Public Library, Monroeville PA

2024      Group Exhibition, Welcome Home, Artists Image Resource, Pittsburgh PA

2024      Group Exhibition, Stranger Than Known, Artists Image Resource, Pittsburgh PA

2023      Group Exhibition, Untamed, Artists Image Resource, Pittsburgh PA

2020      Group Exhibition, AP Art Show, Franklin Regional Senior High, Murrysville PA

 

Commissions

2024       Private Commission, Senior Photos, Pittsburgh PA

2022       Private Commission, Speedway Photographer, Splash and Dash K9 Sports, Plum PA

2020       Private Commission, Engagement Photos, Slippery Rock PA

2020       Viglione Photography, Franklin Regional Cross Country and Soccer, Murrysville, PA

2019       Private Commission, Senior Photos, Murrysville, PA

2019       Private Commission, Senior Photos, Pittsburgh, PA

 

Professional Service

2020       Volunteer, Point Park University Honors College/Wood Street Commons, Pittsburgh, PA

 

Technical Abilities

2024-Present       Large Format/4x5 Film Photography

2022-Present       Medium Format/120 Film Photography

                                Framing

2021-Present       Mirrorless Camera Use

        Basic WordPress

         Studio Lighting

         Studio Photography

         Film Scanning

         Epson Inkjet Printing

2019-Present       Adobe Lightroom

         Adobe Photoshop

         Assisting in a Studio Environment

2016-Present       DLSR Photography

                                 DLSR Camera Use

                                 35mm Film Photography

                                 Darkroom Processing

 

References

Available Upon Request