Instructor at University of Utah
Greater Salt Lake City Area
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- Photography Instructor at University of Utah
- Director at Utah Creative Freelancers Network
- Photographer at Eric Hamilton Photography
- Past
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- President at Knobtweakers.net
- President at AllStar Makeovers, Inc.
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- UVSC
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Eric Hamilton’s Summary
I am a full-time professional photographer and entrepreneur. I have photographed many celebrity DJ's including Paul Oakenfold, Tommy Lee, and Armin Van Buuren. When I'm not photographing famous musicians, I create fine art and commercial portraits.
I am the director of the Utah Creative Freelancers Network, and a member of the waP Council of Photographers, "an elite group of professional photographers and photo editors" dedicated to helping other photographers improve their craft.
I can often be found speaking about photography, conducting photography workshops, or giving talks about photography or freelance business management.
Current Book projects:
"Wheels of Steel: DJ Portraits" - The culmination of a two-year dedication to the art of photographing DJ's at work.
"A Light for Serenity" - Fine art light-painted portraits to benefit families in medical crisis via The Serenity Foundation charity.
Eric Hamilton’s Specialties:
Business development, photography, music, marketing.
Eric Hamilton’s Experience
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Photography Instructor
University of Utah
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
Flash Photography
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Director
Utah Creative Freelancers Network
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
December 2008 — Present (1 year )
www.utfreelance.com
The difficult economy has forced hundreds of creative freelancers out of their cushy corporate gigs and into the freelance marketplace. As founder and director of the Utah Creative Freelance network, I recognized a growing need for an educational resource, created the website, and got the word out through my extensive network of contacts in the industry. As of this writing, the organization is 2 1/2 months old, and has over 100 members.
The purpose of the group is connect photographers and graphic designers with the knowledge and resources they need to feed their families and grow their business. The group meets monthly, and topics include career planning, marketing, money management, and dealing with business overhead.
My responsibilities include arranging speakers, meeting times and locations, communicating important information with the group, recruiting new members, and managing programs for member benefits. -
Photographer
Eric Hamilton Photography
(Photography industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 11 months)
My specialty is nightlife photography. I have photographed many of the top DJ's in the world, and am currently working on a book project called "Wheels of Steel: DJ Portraits".
"Wheels of Steel" refers to the turntables DJs use to control the music, and more specifically to the 1981 dance single, "The Adventures of Grand Master Flash on the Wheels of Steel". The book will be an intimate look at DJs at work.
Currently developing a website to showcase some of the photographs, along with a video blog featuring clips from the performances, and interviews with the DJ's. -
President
Knobtweakers.net
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Music industry)
December 2004 — November 2007 (3 years )
Manage Knobtweakers.net website and streaming radio station. Find new music to promote via the FREE MP3 blog / podcast. Manage weekly DJ bookings, marketing, and coordination for Knobtweakers Weekly at Club Halo in Salt Lake City. Six permanent resident DJs under direct management.
Coordinate annual music compilation, including music sourcing, art direction, and marketing. -
President
AllStar Makeovers, Inc.
(Privately Held; Myself Only; Internet industry)
December 2004 — January 2007 (2 years 2 months)
Website consulting, marketing, traffic building.
Eric Hamilton’s Education
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UVSC
None , Business, Music , September 2000 — May 2002
Additional Information
Eric Hamilton’s Websites:
Eric Hamilton’s Interests:
Website marketing and development, electronic music, music production, martial arts, film.
Eric Hamilton’s Groups:
devutah, music blogosphere, the sparkarts festival, utah photo safari, provo digital photographers
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Brand Activation: Cutting Through The Clutter -
Utah Web Designers -
Linked Park City -
UTAH Creative Professionals
Eric Hamilton’s Honors:
Odeo.com - Top 100 Podcasts, 2005 (Knobtweakers.net)
Interactive Music Awards, 2003 - People's choice top 500
websites. (Dilvie.com)
Interactive Music Awards, 2002 - people's choice top 1000 websites. (Dilvie.com)
MP3.com - Best of the Electronic Underground, 2001 (Music compilation, featured song: "Dance With Me")
Eric Hamilton’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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