Natasha Vasiljevic

Advertising professor

Professor of advertising, January 2025–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Professor of digital communication, September 2022–December 2024, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Lead engaging and informative lectures related to most current digital communications methods and platforms. Guide wide range of students from all majors in finding their creative niche, establishing their personal branding identity, and learning the most effective techniques and methods of communications in digital realm. Update and refine course curriculum to reflect current creative industries' trends, advancements, and employment requirements. Support students in and out of the classroom, offer constructive feedback, monitor progress, address inquires. Demonstrate and lecture in several Adobe applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, ++), Microsoft Office, and online platforms. Lecture and guide students in preparation for Adobe certification test.

Lecturer, 2020-22, Sheridan College, Ontario, CA
Developed and taught the Studio Product Advertising course for 3rd year students and multiple sections of the Master Class in Still-Life Photography course for 4th year students. Presented in-person and virtual lectures to groups of up to 67 undergraduate students in the Photography Program. Updated and refined course curriculum to reflect current industry trends, advancements, and photography practices. Facilitated inclusive and interactive discussions by designing group assignments and engaging presentations. Planned and coordinated studio activities including workshops, lighting demonstrations, and photoshoot recreations. Supervised exams, grade projects, monitor progress, address inquiries, and offer constructive feedback and support,

Commercial and editorial photographer, 2000-22, Natasha V. Photography, Ontario, CA
Provided a wide variety of commercial and editorial photography services to renowned international brands including Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), Red UK, Canada Goose, Holt Renfrew, Hudson's Bay, and The Globe & Mail. Cultivated client relationships to understand needs, propose project ideas, and define strategic marketing plans. Led the full cycle execution of up to 4 concurrent client projects from initial ideation through to post-production. Worked closely with agents and producers to plan large scale photo shoots with project budgets reaching $500,000. Managed up to 10 crew members per production including Stylists, Assistants, Models, and Digital Retouchers. Directed commercial video shoots and oversee editors to ensure the client vision is accurately portrayed in the cut. Researched locations, procure equipment, allocate resources, and recruit, coach, and mentor the team of Assistants. Leveraged innovative software and photographic gear to capture creative concepts that attract target demographics.

Guest Lecturer, 2007-14, freelance, Ontario, CA
Devised and delivered lectures on various topics related to the modern commercial and editorial photography practices to groups of up to 60 students at OCAD, Sheridan, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Seneca. Guided class dialogues with student populations and discussed professional career challenges and strategies. Exhibited lighting configurations and educated students on product advertising techniques and best practices