Education

Biola University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Integrated Media, Major in Visual Media
2012—2016

Faith International Academy (formerly called Faith Academy Mindanao)
High School Diploma
2008—2012

Contact

Email: johnuyphotographer@gmail.com

Phone: Please email for details

Website:

https://www.johnuyphotography.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnuyphotography/


Licenses & Certifications


Yale University


Google Data Analytics

Google Project Management


Relevant Coursework

Summary:

  • Utilizing the basics of manual DSLR controls, lighting, storyboard planning, creative shooting, and software editing

  • Familiar with media law and journalism ethics

  • Produce written articles, blog, website, advertisement, videos, and photography works for portfolio

  • Understanding the foundations of journalism, visual media, creative designs, and magazines


  • Foundations of Journalism

  • Introduction to Convergence

  • Introduction to Visual Media

  • Media Career Readiness

  • Convergent Production

  • Media Law

  • Philosophy & Ethics of Media

  • Media Design Essentials

  • Photojournalism I

  • Photojournalism II

  • Photography I – Introduction to Darkroom & Digital Processes

  • Photography II – Studies in Color

  • Journalism Seminar: Urban Storytelling

  • Journalism Seminar: Photo-Lighting

  • Seminar: Cinema & Media Arts

  • Public Affairs Reporting

  • Videography

  • Magazine & Freelance Writing

  • Senior Portfolio


Experiences

Rest of World
Freelance Photographer

July 2020

  • Provide environmental portrait photos for them to use

European Chamber of Commerce - Southern Mindanao Business Council (ECCP-SMBC)
Freelance Photographer

2018 - 2020

  • Cover their meetings and events

  • Provide photos for them to use

Rita Neri Event Planners
Freelance Photographer

2017

  • Cover their set up process and events

  • Provides photos for them to use

CNN Philippines
Current Affairs Intern

June 2016 - July 2016

  • Cameraman for interview: Profiles with Mitzi Borromeo

    • Portraits of interviewees

    • Video clips of the interview

  • Research to understand and learn about the subject and place prior to the interview

  • Research to look for inspiring people to interview, proposed the idea to supervisor, and secure the meeting with interviewee

  • Make a descriptive list of b-roll clips to help editor quickly preview and pick video clips

  • Produce generic shots for CNN Philippines to use as backdrop

  • Worked together as a team with Profiles crew

The Chimes
Staff Photographer

May 2015, August 2015 - May 2016

  • Photographer for interviews and events

  • Research to promote knowledge and awareness prior to any photo coverage of a given event

  • Research to understand and learn about the subject and/or place prior to the interview

Rappler
Photojournalist Intern

June 2014 - July 2014


Others

Equitable Access Initiative Club
Co-founder and Club President

January 2016 - December 2016

Philippine Ballet Theatre
Freelance Photographer

August 2016

  • Provides photos for them to use

  • Created Powerpoint Presentation for their opening

Taclob
Volunteer Photographer/Videographer

January 2014

Faith Academy Mindanao's Outdoor Education (O.E)
High School Student Volunteer

2008 - 2011 (O.E. is one week per year)

  • Camiguin Island • 2008 • Construction Building, Interaction with Locals

  • Tagum City • 2009 • Construction Building, Interaction with Locals

  • Davao City • 2010 • Construction Building, Interaction with Locals

  • Cagayan de Oro • 2011 • Worked with Habitat for Humanity (Philippines), Construction Building, Interaction with Locals

Faith Academy Mindanao's Yearbook
Photographer, Videographer, & Digital Graphic Designer

2010 - 2012

  • Served as the school yearbook’s photographer, videographer, and digital graphic designerŸ

  • Created stories and captions for yearbook


Languages

  • American English (native)

  • American Sign Language (limited proficiency)

References

  • Please email to johnuyphotographer@gmail.com for more details

Awards

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  • Visual Media Achievement Award (May 5, 2017) which was awarded to me by Biola's Department of Media, Journalism and Public Relations

  • World History Award (High School)

  • Journalism Award (High School)

  • O.E. Trooper Award* (High School)

    *I was the first sophomore to receive this since it’s normally awarded to seniors or juniors. It’s given to those who are the most hardworking in O.E. (Outdoor Education). O.E. is annual week long trip where entire group of high school (students, teachers, principal, and staff) would go to remote places in the Mindanao and perform tasks similar to volunteerism.

Skills

Editing Software

  • High: Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Photoshop CC 2019, Adobe Bridge CC 2019, and iMovie

  • Intermediate: Adobe Lightroom 2019, and Adobe InDesign CC 2019

  • Novice: Adobe Muse CC 2019 and Adobe Illustrator CC 2019

DSLR:

  • Sony A9

  • Formerly used Canon 1DX Mark II, Canon EOS 70D, and Nikon D90

Recognition