Curriculum Vitae

Alicia Kidd

email: photos@aliciakidd.com

telephone: 787-466-7371 

portfolio: www.aliciakidd.com

Graduating from Altos de Chavon School of Design in 2003, Alicia worked as a designer and later developed into a photographer. As an artist, she strives to create exceptional images. She has assisted National Geographic photographers like David Allan Harvey, Kenneth Garrett, Raul Touzón, and Sebastián Beláustegui in photographic workshops produced by The Santa Fe Workshops, Photo XPeditions and National Geographic Expeditions; as well as her own production company. Teaching in locations like the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Her goal is to bring the work and knowledge of her mentors to the Caribbean public, who would otherwise not have the opportunity. 

As a member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) & Fearless Photographers Association, Kidd tries to break the rules of classic wedding photography by bringing her documentary style to clients who look for a different experience. She has won various awards for her documentary wedding photography skills.  

In addition to working as a full-time documentary photographer, Alicia is a certified expert by Adobe in Photoshop Lightroom; she produces and teaches workshops for professionals, and amateurs, helping them achieve a more efficient workflow. Kidd is a traditional artist working in various mediums like pen and ink, watercolors, gouache, and digital illustration when she doesn't have a camera in her hands. She is currently working on a series of foundation courses to teach about these mediums and how these skills could improve our photographic eye. 

Alicia is an artist & philanthropist; she gives her time and photographs to non-profit-volunteer organizations like El Faro de Los Animales (Dog Shelter), Boys and Girls Club of Puerto Rico, Wings of Hope Puerto Rico, All Hands and Hearts, PLCC, and most recently, the East End Art Guild (EEAG). Acting as Vice President/Director of Exhibitions for the EEAG, Kidd plans to continue her dream of making art accessible to everyone by organizing exhibits and workshops.  

Projects

April 2022 - Current: Vice President - Director of Exhibitions for the nonprofit East End Art Guild 

April 2019 - March 2020: Marketing Content Creator for non-pofit All Hands and Hearts program in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico

March 2019 - August 2019: Photographer & Designer of Recovery Plan for Bay County Florida - Renatus Advisors & Integrity Group

2017 - Present: Documenting disaster relief in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, Earthquakes in the South of Puerto Rico, and Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis for Renatus LLC  

2017 - Present: Equine Culture of Puerto Rico Status: Exhibited in September 2022, however more images are being produced currently. Limited edition prints have been sold and are continued to be produced and sold.

2015 – Present: Abstract Landscapes, a continuing project. Status: Raising funds for a solo exhibition

Still Photography

“Chula” (2012) Short film by student director Victoria Soberal, filmed in Camuy, Puerto Rico. Producer: Lizz Lyons

“The Love Paradox” (2012) Short film by director Ian Lim, filmed in Puerto Rico. Producer: Katia González Director or Photography: PJ López 

"Joyride” (2010) Short film by director Ian Lim filmed in Puerto Rico

“Pimp Bullies” (2010) Movie Film by director Alfonso Rodríguez filmed in DR

"Destierro" (2009) Documentary Film by director Leonardo Fabrizzi produced by Margarita Aponte for "Lente Roto" Productions, Puerto Rico

Publications

2012, Documentary Article “Meeting Spot” published on FotoVisura.com

2011, Documentary Article "In the Batey" for digital magazine Sharemag 

2010, Documentary Article "Goodbye, Lolita Lebrón" for digital newspaper Demotix

2010, Documentary Article "Field of Hope" Haiti earthquake for digital newspaper Demotix

Other Publications

Present, fixer & stringer for the New York Daily News specializing in the Caribbean, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico 

2009, Assistant and Fixer for National Geographic Magazine Latin America, “The Forest of Clouds” by Raul Touzon  

2007, Assistant for National Geographic Magazine Latin America, "Ruta al Ruedo" by Raul Touzon

Exhibits as Curator

2024, Curator & Participant for Collecctive Exhibit at Museo Cassa Escuté in Carolina PR “Temporadas en PR” 

2021 - Present, Curator, over 14 exhibits at restaurants and other commercial spaces in Humacao for the East End Art Guild

2014, Curator, photography exhibit, “Natural Abyss” by Rubén Quiñonez in Fefo’s Café in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

2013, Producer, Photography contest “Puerto Rico Landscapes” Jury: Dave Allen, Eladio Fernández & José Marcano for Casa Aboy (currently in Open Call)

2012, Producer, Photography Contest “The Personal Project”. Jury: Luis Alcalá del Olmo, Ernesto Robles & Raquel Torres Arzola.

2012, Curator, Vórtices by photographer Manuel “Gonzo” González, PL900 Gallery San Juan, Puerto Rico

2012, Curator, Cell Phone Photos II, various artists, PL900 Gallery, San Juan, PR

2012, Curator, Insular, photographer Eladio Fernández, PL900 Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico 

2011, Curator, ORO WIN, photographer Andy Richter, PL900 Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico

2011, Curator, Cell Phone Photos, various artists, PL900 Gallery San Juan, PR

2010, Curator, Africa in the Americas, photographer Sebastian Beláustegui, PL900 Gallery San Juan, PR

2010, Curator, FRESH, various artists, Brio Gallery, San Juan, PR

2010, Curator, Abstract Photography, various artists, PL900 Gallery San Juan, PR

Collective Exhibits as Artist

September 5, 2024, Expresiones Plurales, Bellas Artes de Caguas Colectiva APAP

April 11, 2013, FREEDOM, Featuring: Salvi Colom, Marisol Roca, Manuel “Gonzo” González and Alicia Kidd in Fefo’s Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

September 2012, Mobil-O-graphy Juror: Dan Burkholder. Darkroom Gallery, Vermont, USA 

August 2012 Photojournalism contest and exposition produced and judged by Association of Photojournalists of Puerto Rico (AFPR)

August - September 2012, “Cuarto Oscuro”, Featuring: Salvi Colóm, Herminio Rodríguez, Pablo Cambó, Nina Méndez Martí, Alex Díaz, Mariela Alvarez, Alicia Kidd, Mónica Félix and Christopher Gregory, Curated by: Ahmed Echevarría Rosas in the Gallery ArtLab753 San Juan, Puerto Rico

April 2011 “A true Story,” Curator: Peter Turnley in Darkroom Gallery, Vermont USA 

September 2010 “Diverse Divinity,” PhotoImagen 2010 Festival, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 

August 2010, Abstract Photography, Casa Aboy Gallery in San Juan, PR 

Solo Exhibits

September - November 2022, “Equine Culture of Puerto Rico” Galeria de los Gigantes, Carolina, PR

May - June 2012, “Documentary Series” in Galería de los Gigantes Carolina, Puerto Rico

November 2nd 2011, "Ofrendas para los muertos" Galería de La Respuesta, Santurce, PR

November 1st 2011, "Day of the Dead Altar dedicated to Ricardo Alegría: Always Eternal" in the Museo Las Américas, Ballajá, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Workshop Producer & Coordinator

2018 Assisted the Association Fearless Photographers Inc. organized, coordinating, and administering their Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico 

2014 Wedding Photography Workshop in Puerto Rico, instructor: Andrés Álvarez from Artpix Studio

2012 Associate, FotoVisura Pavilion: A contemporary photography event in San Juan, Puerto Rico & Portfolio Review for professional photographers at the Sheraton Hotel

2012 Producer, Photojournalism Workshop, instructor Walter Astrada, for Casa Aboy, Miramar, Puerto Rico

2010 Producer for the Documentary Photography Workshop II with instructor Sebastian Beláustegui in the Dominican Republic 

2010 Producer for the Documentary Photography Workshop with instructor Sebastian Beláustegui in the Dominican Republic

2010 Producer for the Adobe Lightroom Workshop with instructor Kendrick Disch in Puerto Rico

2010 Producer for the Adobe Lightroom Workshop with instructor Kendrick Disch in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

2009 Producer and Co-Instructor "Sharpen your Photographic Skills" Workshop in the Dominican Republic

2009 Instructor's Assistant for "Day of the Dead" Workshop with National Geographic's Kenneth Garret in Oaxaca, Mexico

2009 Instructor's Assistant for "Main Fall Drive" Photographic Workshop produced by Liza Politi in Maine, USA

2009 Producer and Co-Instructor for "Lighting with Flash" in San Juan, Puerto Rico

2009 Instructor's Assistant for "Documentary Photography Workshop" in Altos de Chavon School of Design, Dominican Republic

2009 Producer and Instructor's Assistant for "Sharpen your Photographic Skills II" Workshop in San Juan, Puerto Rico

2009 Instructor's Second Assistant for "Easter in Heartland of Mexico" Documentary Photography Workshop in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

2009 Producer and Instructor's Assistant for "Sharpen your Photographic Skills" Workshop in San Juan, Puerto Rico

2009 Producer's Assistant for Mary Ellen Mark Workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico

2009 Instructor's Second Assistant for "Documentary Photography Workshop with National Geographic's David Allan Harvey in Oaxaca, Mexico

2008 Instructor's Assistant for "Sharpen your Photographic Skills: Seminar" in the Woodloch Resorts, Pennsylvania

2008 Instructor's Assistant for "Day of the Dead Workshop" with National Geographic's Jim Richardson in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Workshop Instructor

2023 - Present Instructor for various workshops for East End Art Guild. "How to Make Photos of your Art", "Watercolor Fun-damentals", "Starting a sketchbook Habit", "Mastering your digital dSLR".

2017 Raised funds for Hurricane Maria through various Photography Workshops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

2012 Adobe PhotoShop Lightroom4, “Verano Internacional” in Altos de Chavón School of Design, Dominican Republic 

2012 Basic Digital Photography, Verano Internacional in Altos de Chavón School of Design, Dominican Republic 

2012 Seminar regarding documentary photography for students in Photography Workshop Casa del Cuento in Cayey, Puerto Rico

2011 Intensive Workshop: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom3 held in the Dominican Institute of Photography in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 

2011 Basic Digital Photography and Photoshop held in Altos de Chavon School of Design in La Romana, Dominican Republic

2011 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom3 held in Altos de Chavon School of Design in La Romana, Dominican Republic

2010 Adobe Lightroom2, Portable Lighting, and Basic Digital Photography held in the Dominican Institute of Photography in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

2010 Abstract Photography in PL900 Gallery in Casa Aboy San Juan, PR

2009 Portable Lighting with Flash: Advanced, San Juan, Puerto Rico

2008 – Present: One-on-one photography workshops in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Alicia produces and teaches these individual one-day or weekend workshops for various students, professionals, and amateur photographers.

Certificates

2018, Foundations Fearless Photographers in Texas, USA

2012, Editing Workshop with James Estrin produced by FotoVisura, FotoVisura Lodge in Vermont USA

2010, Certified Expert in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom granted by Adobe Systems Inc.

2008, Photography Workshop, “Easter Week in the Heartland of Mexico, Santa Fe Workshops in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

2007 Photography Workshop, Sharpen your Photography Skills, Santa Fe Workshops in Santa Fe, New Mexico

2006, BFA in Communication Design

2003, Associates Degree in Graphic Design from Altos de Chavon School of Design, La Romana, Dominican Republic

Personal Projects

Founded the Urban Sketchers Puerto Rico Chapter a non profit for Sketchers Worldwide

Continuing to photograph personal essays and teaching photography one on one