Kris Butler : Photographer

World renowned photographer Kris Butler provides years of experience, enabling the ability to capture the human spirit on film. With passion, desire and dedication, Kris brings a different perspective on how she views the world through the lens.

Hall of Fame Photographer #714 and #715
Hall of Fame Photographer number #714 and #715

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree The Evergreen State College: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Photography, Film and Video Production, Latin American Studies, and the Spanish Language. I studied abroad to Costa Rica on the International Gilman Scholarship Award. My International education consisted of a program I created in a photojournalism assignment. This project was accompanied by my research and documented accounts entitled, “Altar of Lies Through Stained Glass” based on the Costa Rican inner-directed culture and political effects during the sacred Holy Week. The second half of my photojournalism assignment was to attend La Escuela Del Mundo, or School of The World, for a surfing Spanish program in order to photograph and research a more diverse side of Latin American culture along the coast and enhance my Spanish communication skills. Contact Information: The Ever Green State College (360) 867-6000, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA. 98505.

Associates of Arts Degree Las Positas College: Associate of Arts Degree in General Education/Graduated on Deans List with Honors. Contact Information: Las Positas College (925) 424-1000, 3033 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore, CA 94551.

Photoshop Certified Chabot College: Alpha channels, mapping, masks, color management, digital painting and brushes, text, and photo restoration. Post production of digital and transfer film print work. Contact Information: Chabot College (510) 723-7000, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545.

IATSE Local 16 Set Medics and Theatrical. Contact Information: Local 16 (415) 441-6400, 240 Second Street First Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.

IATSE Local 119 Bay Area Film Alliance (BAFA) member, Television Broadcasting Studio Employees. Contact Information: Local 119 (510) 206-1987, P.O. Box San Carlos, CA 94070.

TEAMSTER Class A License, Passenger, Haz Mat, Doubles Triples, and Tankers Endorsements. Transfer Truck, Bottom Dump, Ten Wheeler, and Water Truck Certified. Local 70 (510) 569-9317, 400 Roland Way, Oakland, CA. 94621

WORK EXPERIENCE

San Francisco Giants Photographer: The only photographer to capture Barry Bonds’ historical world record number 714 to tie, and number 715 homeruns with bat on ball surpassing legendary Babe Ruth. Photographs are in the Hall of Fame and highlighted in Giants Magazine and promotions. Field responsibilities include: Photographing MLB games, press conferences, special events, Fantasy Batting Practice, and Community Junior Giants field dedications, (Portfolio available). Office responsibilities include assistant to Managing Editor, knowledge in Photoshop and Apple computer systems and programs, scanning photographs, editing shots, documenting and copyright photographs. Contact Information: San Francisco Giants Baseball Organization, 24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco, CA. 94107.

The Port of San Francisco Lead Photographer: Images utilized for The Port of San Francisco’s calendar, brochures, posters, promotions and advertising, tourism, and city council meetings. Member of The Port of San Francisco’s Crew Team for rowing. Contact Information: The Port of San Francisco Maritime Marketing Director Jerry Roybal (415) 274-0400, Pier 1 Embarcadero San Francisco, CA. 94111

Behind The Scenes Videographer, Capturing the world of film making at its best with a sequence of events utilized for Entertainment Tonight, DVD’s, and Electronic Press Kit (BTSEPK). Responsibilities include: Interviewing cast and crew members, establishing and coordinating interview questions, audio engineering, operator of technical equipment, and trouble shooting in the field. Documenting behind the scenes and the making of feature films.

Reel Rescue Set Medics and Site Photography Director of Operations: Director of operations: Feature films, television commercials, and sporting events. Responsibilities include: Diagnosis of injuries or illness, treatment and transport decisions. On site photography action sports, live events, films, commercials, and other requests. Photography and set medic jobs include: Carmel the Movie (Feature Film/Photographer and Medic), Aveda hair and skin care (Photo shoot), San Francisco Junior Giants (photo shoot), Oakland Athletics (photo shoot), Sideways (Paramount Pictures), Battle Ground Earth (Planet Green/Discovery Channel), Myth Busters (Discovery Channel), Proto Type This (Discovery Channel), Zane’s Sex Chronicles (HBO), Lure (Independent Film), Winston/Touching Home (Independent Film), Carmel the Movie (Feature Film), Love Struck 2 (51 Minds Productions), My Name is Khan (Karma Productions), Free Board Skateboards (Commercial/A1 Productions), Haggin Marketing (Photo Shoot/August Cover), Redwood Trails (Triathlons), Bubbles (skateboarding in San Francisco night clubs), Levis Strauss (Photo Shoot), and Her Weekend (retreat/Malibu, CA)

International Sports Connection: Lead Photographer for MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL Games. Studio work includes: Photoshop, editing, copyright, and print work. Media Relations: Contact Information: Spanish Radio Announcer Luis Torres (650) 346-4748.

Audio (A2), Parab Op., Utility, Runner: Incorporating sound for televised professional sports, movies, television shows, commercials and special events. Works closely with the mixer in order to dial in correct sound levels and placement of equipment on location. Assists with talent, sports figures, assistant directors, stage managers, and roaming reporters to assure proper transfer of ambient sound in surrounding environment. Knowledge of set up and break down of equipment and diagnosis of challenges in the field. Jobs include: ESPN, Comcast Sports, Fox Sports, and Mira. IATSE Local 119 Bay Area Film Alliance and LDM Productions.

Camera Department: Industrial Light and Magic/Tsunami filming of special effects, Darwin Awards Sundance film festival winner, Responsibilities included: Working with the producer, director, and actors in providing layout of scene and operation and set up of camera. Contact Information: Camera Lead Ann Lee
(415) 594-1762.

Location Scout Assistant: Bee Season (Feature Film), Monk (Television Series), Nash Bridges (Television Series), Andre Agassi and Stefi Graf (Tennis Commercial), and Volkswagen (Commercial). Responsibilities included: Networking with communities, businesses, and city organizations in order to secure specific locations for film dates, mapping locations, and providing a safe environment for cast and crew. Contact Information: Location Manager Daniel Kemp (415) 717-9059.