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
www.coppolaphotography.com
IG: @coppolaphotography
Adam Coppola is a CT based commercial and advertising Photographer/Director with 18 years of experience in the industry. Adam’s passion for creating powerful stills and motion imagery is his constant guide. With every project, he pushes the creative elements to reach for a new level. On set, Adam’s easy-going personality allows for a collaborative, comfortable & focused atmosphere. He strongly believes in a team approach and feels fortunate to have collaborated with brands like Body Armor Energy Drink, GlaxoSmithKline, Mohegan Sun, CT Tourism, GCI outdoor, Cannondale Bikes, and Yale University. In 2011, he and his wife spent a year biking 12,591 miles through all 50 states. When he isn’t working on Coppola Photography projects, he can be found spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, coaching youth hockey, fishing for monster stripers in Long Island Sound, hiking, or surfing the RI breaks.

Finance Chair: Barry Hyman
bhymanphoto at gmail dot com

Newsletter Chair: Doug Turney
douglasturney at iCloud dot com

Pickleball Chair: Steve Walter
Steve at stevewalterphoto dot com

Membership Chair: Jim Altieri
Jim at jimaltieri dot com
www.jimaltieri.com
IG: @jimaltieriphotography
Jim Altieri is a professional photographer and filmmaker with a passion for capturing the beauty and complexity of architecture and design. With over a decade of experience in the industry he has developed a unique skill set that allows him to create both stunning photographs and cinematic films that showcase the unique character and beauty of any space. From capturing the details of intricate designs to highlighting the grandeur of large-scale structures, his work tells a visual story that captures the essence of a place.

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.