Resume
Alison Rushing
Self-employed photographer looking for independent contractor work, such as doing photobooths at comic conventions, photographing events, and portrait photoshoots.
EXPERIENCE
Bunny Malkavian Photography, Memphis, TN — self-employed
July 2021 - present
I am a photographer who specializes in cosplay portraits. I work as a vendor doing cosplay photoshoots at comic conventions such as Midsouthcon and Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention.
Arrow Creative, Memphis, TN — Intern Photographer
January 2020 - May 2020
Documented the designers' progress for the Emerging Memphis Designers Project in conjunction with Memphis Fashion Week.
The Daily Helmsman, The University of Memphis — Staff Photographer
January 2018 - May 2018
Took pictures and wrote cutlines for news stories for the University of Memphis newspaper. I am published as a photographer and writer.
EDUCATION
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN — Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Class of 2019
Interdisciplinary studies. I studied news journalism, photography, and sculpture. I took three fine art classes in photography including film.
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA — Associate of Arts
Class of 2010
University studies with a concentration in social sciences. I competed in the women’s cross country and track and field teams.
SPEAKING
Borahae Con 2024 Panelist
How to Host a Cupsleeve Event
Midsouthcon 2024 Panelist
How to Host a Cupsleeve Event
Anime Blues Con 2022 Panelist
Technology in Naruto
Midsouthcon 2022 Panelist
The Art of Photography
Cosplay Photography
Unconventional Cosplay Methods
Working Moms in Fandom
SKILLS
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Digital photography
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe InDesign
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Camera Raw
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Cosplay
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Portraiture
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Fine art
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News writing
Writing
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Lolita Fashion Trends Translated Between the East and West, Senior Thesis, 2019
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Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention Moves to Graceland, news article
alisonrushing.wixsite.com/bunnymalkavian/blog
