USA Citizen with 32-years of photographic technical expertise
Terry G. McCrea is a master photographer that plans photographic sequences. He understands the selection and assembly of equipment needed for reviewing a subject (human or still) and/or anticipating environmental conditions. Mr. McCrea has advance knowledge and skills in operating various cameras, lenses, films, and accessories.
Mr. McCrea has what the industry calls a natural ‘good-eye’ needed for lighting and camera operation. Mr. McCrea has an artistic ability, accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work alone or with others, imagination and originality and excellent communication skills.
Outstanding Achievements
Document Metro subway construction.
Document Smithsonian Institution construction.
Document Memphis Rock N Soul Museum Construction - Memphis, TN
Document Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum The World's First Kentucky fried Chicken - Corbin, KY
Travel on special assignment to photographer for the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition.
Produced and published thousands of images for Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibits, web sites, and other publications. (1980 to present)
Document inaugural of Presents Clinton and Bush for Smithsonian Institution.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice portrait.
U.S. Court of Appeals Portrait.
CAREER HISTORY
Independent Freelance Photographer, Terry G. McCrea Photography
2004 - Present
Special Assignment/Photographer/Lab Technician
1980 – 2004
Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.
Responsible for imaging, printing, and photographic service for the National Museum of American History, National Air and Space Museum, and Anacostia Museum
PUBLISHED EXHIBITS
“Folklife Festival Programs” ~ “America’s Smithsonian” ~ “Smithsonian Magazine” ~ “The American Presidency” ~ “American Legacies” ~ “Woodies Guthrie” ~ “Paint by Numbers” ~ “Smithsonian/The National Academies National Science Resources Center – Student Guide and Source Book” ~ “Masterpieces of Bird” ~ “The Torch” ~ Anna J. Cooper J. Cooper A Voice From The South ~ Treasure of the National Air & Space Museum ~ Smithsonian Engagement Calendar 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996