Faculty

Melvin, Craig

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

ACADEMIC SCHOOL

Jandoli School of Communication

TITLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Adjunct Professor of Photo Storytelling, Sports Photojournalism

CONTACT

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OFFICE

Plassmann Hall Adjunct Office

COURSES TAUGHT

ACADEMIC DEGREES

A.S., Photography, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 1979

OTHER EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

World Wrestling Entertainment contract photographer 8/1996 – present day
Buffalo Bills team photographer 5/2007 - 2/2024
St. Bonaventure Athletics photography 1988 - present day
NHL Images contract photographer 1998-2001
Major League Marketing/ Staff photographer, Score/Pinnacle trading cards 5/1991 - 8/1998
NFL Properties contract photographer 1982-2000
Professional sports photographer 10/1981 – present day
Olean Times Herald 8/1986 - 10/1990
The Bradford Era 3/1979 - 8/1986
Photojournalist 3/1979 - present day

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2017 50th Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame photo contest, Third Place feature photo
2016 49th Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame photo contest, Honorable Mention feature photo
2004 37th Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame photo contest, First Place Action Winner & The David Boss Award of Excellence (Photo of the Year)
1985 Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers 2nd place spot news
1984 AP editors Pennsylvania 2nd place feature photograph
1984 AP editors Pennsylvania 1st place for spot news coverage of a tornado

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

To create ambassadors of goodwill and good lighting. Find the truth and joy in your photography.

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS/PROJECTS

PERSONAL INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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