Dodge Baena
Guelph
Summary
Biomedical Photographer with a proven track record at the Hospital for Sick Children. Adept in high-resolution imaging and photo editing, delivering impactful visual documentation under tight deadlines. Known for creativity and analytical problem-solving, enhancing patient care and research outcomes through compelling imagery.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Photographer
Self-Employed
01.2005 - Current
- Capturing memorable moments with a consistent style since 2010. Annual clients include: Dept of Surgery's Gallie Day, PGY1 Surgical Residents Orientation Day, the Plastics Gala, the Plastics Symposium, Paediatric Surgeons' Association Dinner. Other clients include the Dept of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, UofT Medical Imaging, the Emma-Rose Fund Raising Gala, various Recognition and/or Retirement Galas.
- Volunteer photographer for the annual SickKids Burn Picnic and the CIBC Run for the Cure (Kitchener-Waterloo).
- Weddings, Mitzvahs, and other Celebrations and Fundraisers.
Biomedical Photographer
Hospital for Sick Children
03.1989 - Current
- Capture and process high resolution images for thousands of patient cases, in both Clinics and ORs, for patient records, research publications, and training.
- Deliver high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Collaborate with medical staff to develop comprehensive visual documentation protocols, confidentiality guidelines, and database organization.
- Advise and train hospital staff on the best use of smartphones and digital cameras.
- Editorial and Documentary Photography for SickKids Foundation, for academic publications and presentations, for external news sources and social media platforms
- Utilizing the 3dMD platform to generate 3D iamges for the Craniofacial Team (in the last 2 years).
Education
No Degree - Forestry
University of Toronto
TorontoSkills
- Creativity with storytelling in pictures
- Consistently able to capture "decisive moments"
- Proficient in photo editing
- Analytical problem solving photography-related issues
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Avid runner (I am on Strava)
Motorcycling (current bike: 2004 BMW F650 cs)
Gardening
Dogs
Using film and CCD sensor cameras to simulate that "film look"
Timeline
Event Photographer
Self-Employed
01.2005 - Current
Biomedical Photographer
Hospital for Sick Children
03.1989 - Current
No Degree - Forestry
University of Toronto
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