2014-2016 Long Island University, CW Post, Brookville, NY
Master of Fine Art - Photography
Summa Cumme Laude - Dean’s List
2006–2009 Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY
Bachelor of Technology - Visual Communications
2007 - BOLI Student Competition Bronze Certificate of Excellence
Magna Cum Laude - President’s List
2003–2005 Nassau Community College, Uniondale, NY
Associate of Applied Science - Commercial Art
Magna Cumme Laude - Phi Theta Kappa
1996–2001 Department of Defense Photography School, US Navy
Certificate - Photographer and Digital Technician
SCI Security Clearance
2016–Present Farmingdale State University of New York - Farmingdale, NY Adjunct Assistant Professor of Photography
2023–Present Nassau Community College - Uniondale, NY Adjunct Professor of Photography
Responsible for teaching all photographic elements to include, but not limited to: Commercial Photography, Headshots and Portraiture, and Fine Art.
Development of course outline, planning, and instruction in classroom, in lab, and online.
Provide effective classroom and lab instruction in Photography using digital methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter.
Responsible for teaching Introduction, Photography I, and Advanced Photography courses.
2007–Present Carrie Weston Studios - Northport, NY Co-Owner, Photographer, Designer
Responsible for all photographic elements to include, but not limited to: Commercial Photography, Headshots and Portraiture, and Fine Art Photography.
Development of lesson plans and implementation of workshops in photography and advanced editing. Individually create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of elements and principles of design, color theory and grid structure.
Continuously identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to design problems.
2007–2012 Cerini & Associates Accountants, LLP - Bohemia, NY Commercial Artist, Photographer
Focus on design and production of brochures, newsletters, advertisements and collateral materials as well as all photographic needs and website updates.
Greatly reduced company expenditures, better meeting company needs on printing and production of materials through outsourcing.
Further enhanced business by consulting and providing services for external companies.
1996–2001 Department of Defense- United States Navy Photographer & Graphic Designer
Responsible for covering news events, ceremonies, accident investigations and for providing photography for release to Navy and civilian publications or for use in Navy historical documents.
Operation and maintenance of various types of still and video cameras, including 35mm,medium format, and large format cameras.
Operation of laboratory and darkroom equipment for film and print production.
Operation of electronic and film-based processing, editing, and darkroom equipment.
Mixing and quality control of photographic chemicals and solutions.
Provide photographic documentation for criminal and safety investigations.
Graphic design in support of the public affairs mission.
Development of lesson plans and implementation of workshops in photography and advanced editing.
Portfolio http://www.carrieannegonzalez.com http://www.carriewestonstudios.com
2024 Before Mom, After Mom: The Journey of Love and Loss, SepaMujer, Patchogue, NY
2023 Veterans Exhibition, Islip Arts Council, Bayshore, NY
2022 Their Stories, Islip Arts Council, Bayshore, NY
2021 Kindred Spirits, Firefly Gallery, Northport, NY
2019 Veterans Exhibition, ARTSpace, Patchogue, NY
2018 Members Show, Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills, NY
2018 Make IT!, Memorial Gallery at Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY
2017 Anonymous, Patchogue Arts Council Gallery, Patchogue, NY
2016 IAM Bowie-Ween, Islip Art Museum, Islip, NY
2016 The BIG Potato, Ripe Art Gallery, Huntington, NY
2016 Nexus of 12, Steinberg Museum of Art, Brookville, NY
2015 New Voices, Patchogue Arts Council Gallery, Patchogue, NY
2015 Waters Edge, Manhasset Public Library, Manhasset NY
2015 Women of The World: Think Big, Nassau County, NY
2015 LIU Post Faculty/MFA Show, Studio 5404 Art Space, Massapequa, NY
2014 Long Island Connection 4, Ripe Art Gallery, Huntington, NY
2014 The Pop M’Art, PAC MAC Pop Up Galleries, Patchogue, NY
2014 The House of Spoof Collective No9, Brick House Gallery, Bronx, NY
2013 Sedicistudio Terracom Unica - Donna, Italy
2012 The Harborfields Public Library, Greenlawn, NY
2012 Long Island Biennial, The Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington, NY
2011 Permanent Collection, The Darkroom Gallery, Vermont
2011 The Gallery, Jericho Public Library, Jericho, NY
2011 Mill Street Loft, Poughkeepsie, NY
2009 International Photography, FotoFoto Gallery, Huntington, NY
2009 Members Show Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills, NY
2016 O’Malley Grant
2015 O’Malley Grant
2015 Women of the World: Think Big!, First Place
2013 Rotary International - Group Study Exchange - Brazil
2012 Heckscher Museum of Art, Long Island Biennial
2012 Darkroom Gallery National Competition
2009 FotoFoto Gallery National Competition, Honorable Mention
2009 Mill Street Loft National Competition, Honorable Mention
2009 Best of Long Island, Gold and Silver Certificates of Excellence
2008 Best of Long Island, Bronze Certificate of Excellence
2007-2012 Association of Accounting Marketers National Awards, Gold Awards
2020 The Long Island Advance
2017 Smithsonianmag.com
2017 Longislandexchange.com
2015 LIHerald.com
2014 Newsday Long Island Business News
2014 The Long Island Patch
2011 The Long Island Patch
2011 Idea Mensch
1996-2001, In The Navy
1996-2001, MECH Magazine - Cover Shot
1996-2001, Military Magazine
1996-2001, All Hands
Various local town and national newspapers
Vegan Cooking For The Soul, 2019, Roslyn Dudley
Night Light, 2012, The Darkroom Gallery
Carrier: A Guided Tour of an Aircraft Carrier, 1999, Tom Clancy
NonProfit Survey, 2008-2013, Cerini & Associates, LLP
Survey of Brookhaven Businesses, 2011, Town of Brookhaven
Survey of Brookhaven Businesses, 2010, Town of Brookhaven
Food Capacity and Distribution Survey, 2009, Long Island Cares