EDUCATION
BFA (Multimedia & Web Design)
Art Institutes International - Illinois Institute of Art, Schaumburg
RELATED COURSEWORK
business management, business ethics/law, macro economics, marketing, accounting, copyright & trademarking process, package design
COMMUNITY
American Horse Publications
RESUME
Interested in learning more about April? Take a moment to look over her resume. | download |
equine industry
Involved in the equine industry from an early age, April started out as a young enthusiast, cleaning stalls for lessons. As she got older, it was clear she possessed the talent to work with a variety of horses and the equitation to draw crowds. She remained the top junior rider in equitation and hunter divisions for a number of years. Her talent, hard work, and willingness to help out anyone didn't go unnoticed and she was awarded with a scholarship from the Illinois Hunter Jumper Association.
Progressing through a successful career showing, April continued training, teaching, and working with problem horses while attending the Art Institute. Graduating with honors from one of the most prestigious design schools in the country, April began looking for ways to utilize her skills within the equine publishing industry.
photography & graphic design
April provides professional photography and graphic design for equine competitors and publications around the world. Equine focused materials demand not only an understanding of horses, but also an ability to create imagery outside the studio & away from the computer. April knows how to get the most out of more than lighting, backdrops, and fonts; she knows how to get the most out of the entire package.
Specializes in creating high impact art quality images that also sell product, April captures images & creates materials steeped in the fine art tradition, believing that an image should function to capture the eye, the attention, the imagination, and the purchasing power of the viewer.
featured work
International Museum of the Horse (a Smithsonian Affiliate): life-size photo chosen to represent the Vaulting discipline for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Kentucky Horse Council: illustrations for Horse owner DVD
Certified Horsemanship Association: ad & tradeshow booth design
American Quarter Horse Association: sponsorship photos
National Reining Horse Association: sponsorship photos
National Foundation Quarter Horse Journal: ad design
American Farrier's Journal: photos
Kentucky Horse Park Blacksmith Shop: educational materials
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games: materials for feature article in event program
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games: ad design for each discipline event book
Purdue University: materials for Horse owner DVD
Premier Equine Health: ad design
Ron Riegel, DVM: photos for international Veterinary Conferences
World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions: photos
United States Pony Club: photos & illustrations
Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event: credentialed photographer
SmartPak: photos & illustrations
awards
2010 Finalists for three American Horse Publications' Awards:
First place,
Best Informational Article
Second place, Magazine Cover
Honorable Mention, General Excellence Award
2011 Finalists for three American Horse Publications' Awards:
First place,
Event Coverage Editorial Content
Second place, Magazine Cover Page
Honorable Mention, Feature Article
resume & portfolio
Interested in finding out more about April? Take a moment to look over her resume & digital portfolio. Photography samples are included within the materials. Additional samples available upon request.
April Raine Resume | download |
April Raine Portfolio | download |
