ASMP CT 2024 – 2025 Board members

President: Julie Bidwell

julie at juliebidwell dot com
IG: @juliebidwellpix

Julie Bidwell, is a commercial and editorial photographer shooting food, interiors, and portraits. I work with a wide range of clients in the Northeast and beyond. As an art major at Syracuse University I picked up a camera for the first time and have been obsessed with photography ever since. I love the history, the humble beginnings and the amazing technology we have today. An active member of the photo community and mentor to young photographers. When not shooting you’ll find me on a kayak from May to November, picking up ephemera on walks, browsing junk stores or making stuff in the pottery studio.

Vice President and Sponsor Chair: Carl Vernlund

carl at vernlund dot com

Tech and Social Media Chair: Chris Rakoczy

christopher at rakoczyphoto dot com
www.rakoczyphoto.com

Since 2008, Chris has been an active member of ASMP Connecticut, supporting the organization on many of the technical aspects of running the Chapter. Chris has been a commercial editorial and event photographer and videographer since 2003, producing imagery for large corporations, community organizations, and private clients including ComCast, The Travelers, Wadsworth Atheneum, GLAD, Hartford HealthCare, and more. He found his interest in photography as a kid watching his dad enjoy it as a hobby, and has loved it ever since. Aside from photography, Chris enjoys cooking and the outdoors – and especially combining the two to prepare open-fire meals for his son on camping trips.

Past President: Adam Coppola

Finance Chair: Barry Hyman

bhymanphoto at gmail dot com

Newsletter Chair: Doug Turney

douglasturney at iCloud dot com

Selena at sgoodiephotography dot com
https://sgoodiephotography.com/

Selena Malone is the photographer and founder of Sgoodie Photography. She specializes in interior architecture and travel photography, capturing the interplay of light, space, and design. With a background in Hospitality Management, her love for travel and hotel architecture has fueled her passion. She continued her education at the Academy of Art University, receiving a Master’s in Photography.

In addition to her photography work, Malone is the founder of The Travelin’ Goodies (travelingoodies.com), a travel blog that shares insights from her global adventures, and Oak Outlines (oakoutlines.com), a company specializing in archival prints of her photographs with handmade white oak frames. Each piece from Oak Outlines transforms her photography into tangible art, inviting viewers to own a story from her journey.