EDUCATION:
Commercial Photography B.F.A;
Savannah College of Art and Design
(Current - 2026)
- Dean's List Recipient - All Quarters (2022-2025)
- 4.0 GPA
Duel College Credit Program;
Kent State University
(2018- 2019)
High School Diploma w/ Honors;
Howland High School, Ohio
(2015 - 2019)
EXPERIENCE:
Independent Contractor;
Elevated Coastal Productions
SC, GA, FL (April 2023 - Current)
Associate Photographer;
JMO Photography LLC
Canton, OH (2021-2022)
Associate Photographer;
The Morii Lens
Cortland, OH (2021)
Studio Manager;
The Gallery 360
Niles, OH (2017 -2020)
Associate Photographer;
Ascano Photography
Niles, OH (2017 -2020)
Features & Publications:
Canvas Rebel Magazine
(March 27th, 2025)
Arts & Culture;
Savannah Morning News
Savannah, GA
(October 6th, 2023)
Cover Images and Article Headers
Real Producers Magazine (2023-2024)
June and August Issues; GA (2023)
May and June Issues; GA & SC (2024)
Community Highlights: Inspiring Stories
Voyage Magazine Savannah
May Issue; Savannah GA (2022)
Behind The Lens:
Gianna Russo
"As the owner of Gianna Russo Photography LLC, I have dedicated my professional life to providing the highest level of services possible and to making the individuals I work with feel comfortable and confident. My goal is to give my clients an immediate sense of security, knowing they're in good and capable hands. I ensure that each client's vision is clearly and visibly understood and that your final products consistently exceed expectations. With 10 years of professional experience, I have learned to carefully and meticulously hone my craft in order to produce vibrant and engaging images."
accolades:
Dean's List Recipient;
Savannah College of Art and Design
(2022 - Current)
Recognized as the highest level scholarship demonstrated by students in a college or university.
Levitt Photography Endowed Scholarship (2024)
This endowed scholarship is awarded annually to only one student who is a full or part-time undergraduate student majoring in Photography seeking a degree in Savannah.
Academic Honors Scholarship;
Savannah College of Art and Design
(2022 - Current)
Portfolio Achievement Honors Scholarship;
Savannah College of Art and Design
(2022 - Current)
Presidential Achievement Award; USA (2015)
Recognized for outstanding achievements in academics, extracurriculars, and a 4.0 GPA
Awards:
Art Collide's "Linked in Light" Exhibition Finalist; Worldwide (2024)
Placed as a finalists in Art Collide's Fall 2024 worldwide, multimedia competition and online art exhibition.
Octoberfest Photography Competition; Ohio (2018)
Multiple 1st place awards in "Portraits" and "Nature" categories
Scholastic Art Festival; Silver Key Winner in Photography; USA (2018)
Placed 1st in the state of Ohio; Received "Honorable Mention" in Photography category.
First-Place Achievement in Photography, Digital Media II; Ohio (2018)
Recognized for outstanding composition in a given photography portfolio
National Fine Arts Award Winner; United States Achievement Academy (2014)
Recognition of high-scholarly success, a 4.0 GPA, and recommendation from a teacher and/or academic advisor overseeing various extra-curricular programs in the fine arts.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Remote Pilot Certification: Part 107;
Federal Aviation Administration
(2024)
Required to pilot small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for commercial purposes. Demonstrates understanding of regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.
Adobe Photoshop
"Adobe Certified Professional" is an industry-recognized certification that demonstrates mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software and foundational knowledge for digital media careers.
Adobe Lightroom
"Adobe Certified Professional" is an industry-recognized certification that demonstrates mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software and foundational knowledge for digital media careers.