Ken Marchionno

Ken Marchionno is an Adjunct Professor in the field of Photography and Imaging. He has held roles as a stringer for the Associated Press (2004-2006), and collaborated with renowned photographers Annie Leibovitz and Steven Klein on Vogue and Vanity Fair projects (2004-2014). His professional work includes lighting design for Guess Watches and retouching for Forum Snowboards and Daisy Fuentes' fashion line.

Research Interests: Exploring narrative-driven photographic storytelling, innovative lighting techniques, and the intersection of fine art with commercial photography. His practice spans infrared surveys, international exhibitions, and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Awards:

• California Community Foundation Fellowship (2017)
• Featured in Riverside Museum of Art Survey Show (2019)
• Solo exhibition at Lancaster Museum of Art and History (2021)

Teaching: Leads courses such as Lighting for Non-Photo Majors and What's Your Story (PHOT-209A-01).