Mariamma Kambon CV Web

mariammakambon

education

Certificate, General Studies, International Center of Photography, NY, 2010

Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, Physics, North Carolina Central University, NC, 2002

awards, exhibitions and select commissions

Harlem Postcard Series, Photography Exhibition (Group) Studio Museum of Harlem, NY, 2011

Forever Forged. Forever Becoming, Photography Exhibition (Group)

African and African-Caribbean Design Diaspora Festival 2011, Bargehouse, London;

Curator: Holly Bynoe, 2011

Of Bodies and Other Things , Photography and Photo-based Art Exhibition (Group)

International Center of Photography, NY; Curators: Alison Morley, Marina Berio, 2010

Shift Magazine Vol.5, publication of digital montage, Waterway, 2010

Sport and Culture Grant, Full Tuition to the International Center of Photography,

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago, 2009

Front Page Image, New York Times, April 18, 2009

Award of Merit, New York Institute of Photography, NY, 2008

Cover Image and Feature Story Images, 2008 Caribbean Beat, March/April 2008 Issue,
National Women's Boxing Team;

WE (West Indian Entertainment) Magazine, January 2008 Issue, EARTH, MacFarlane's
2k8 Masterpiece

Between the Lines, Photography Exhibition (Solo); Tobago Hilton, Trinidad and Tobago

Sponsor: Trinidad and Tobago Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, 2007

Exposure, Photography & Multimedia Exhibition (Solo), National Museum of Trinidad and Tobago

Curator: Vel Lewis, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 2007

University Scholarship, North Carolina Central University, NC, 1998-2002

interviews and articles

ARC Magazine Interview, January 2011 NCC Television Interview, July 2008

WinTV Television Interview, September 2007

CNC3 Television Interview, “Picture Perfect”, May, July 2007 NCC Television Interview, June 2007

“Life through the Lens of Kambon,” Guardian, Talk of Trinidad, June 9, 2007

“Life through the Lens” (Cover Story), Woman Wise, June 3, 2007

“Behind the Lens,” Woman Express, June 3, 2007

current projects

Asha Means Life a photographic journey through a young immigrant-mother's daily struggles.

Black Power's Inheritance the use of portraiture to explore generational continuity.

work experience

Founded web-based photography business, serving corporate, media, NGO and private clients;
Creative Director/Chief Photographer,
m/mariamma Photography Services, 2007 - present

Worked closely with artist and team in studio specializing in historic photographic processes;
Adam Fuss Studio, NY,
2011

Managed daily gallery function; conceived and implemented public relations activities;
Michael Mazzeo Gallery, NY
, 2010

Supported chief photographer and visiting artists with lighting and the operation of
specialized equipment for studio and location shoots; 20x24 Holdings (formerly Polaroid), NY;
Gerard H. Gaskin Photography, NY
2010

Delivered a daily stream of images of globally significant personalities and events;
Official Photographer, Fifth Summit of the Americas, Port of Spain,
2009

references

Available upon request