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Education
2009 Master of Fine Arts, Photography, Video, and Related Media, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2006 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
2006 Bachelor of Arts, American Studies and Visual Studies, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Teaching Experience
2026
Faculty, Hands-on History of Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Guest Lecture, Intro to Visual Studies, Art History Department, Cornell University
Course Facilitator, Digital Photography, Social Media Strategy, Human-Centered Design, eCornell, Cornell University
2025
Faculty, The Photographic Portfolio, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Guest Instructor, Advanced Print Media, Art Department, Cornell University
Guest Instructor, Intro to Print Media, Art Department, Cornell University
Course Facilitator, Digital Photography, Social Media Strategy, Human-Centered Design, eCornell, Cornell University
2024
Faculty, B&W 35mm Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Faculty, Pinhole Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Course Facilitator, Digital Photography, Social Media Strategy, Human-Centered Design, eCornell, Cornell University
2023
Faculty, Nature Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Course Facilitator, Digital Photography, Social Media Strategy, Human-Centered Design, eCornell, Cornell University
2022
Visiting Lecturer, B&W Photography, Art Department, Cornell University
Co-Curator, Measures and Meaning, Centennial Exhibition, Cornell University
Faculty, B&W 35mm Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Course Facilitator, Digital Photography, Social Media Strategy, Human-Centered Design, eCornell, Cornell University
2021
Faculty, Photography Studio Lighting, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Course Facilitator, Digital Photography, eCornell, Cornell University
Instructor, Shop + Tech, Art Department, Cornell University
Guest Critic, Intro to Print Media, Art Department, Cornell University
Lecturer in Visual Arts, Intro to B&W Photography, Wells College
Lecturer in Visual Arts, Independent Study B&W Photography, Wells College
Guest Lecture, “The Digital/Analog Process,” String Room Gallery, Wells College
2020
Course Facilitator, Digital Photography, eCornell, Cornell University
Lecture, “Photography at Home,” Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Lecturer in Visual Arts, Intro to B&W Photography, Wells College
Lecturer in Visual Arts, Digital Imaging, Wells College
2019
Guest Artist, Intro to Printmaking, Art Department, Cornell University
Faculty, Digital Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Faculty, Cyanotype, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
2018
Instructor, Shop + Tech, Art Department, Cornell University
Instructor, Model Photography, Architecture Department, Cornell University
Faculty, Digital Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
Faculty, Cyanotype, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
2017
Faculty, Advanced Digital Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
2016
Faculty, Intro to Digital Photography, Cornell Adult University, Cornell University
2013
Visiting Scholar, Art Department, Cornell University
Guest Lecture, “The Invisible Digital,” Art Department, Cornell University
Guest Lecture, “Sigma Speaker,” LXA, Cornell University
2012
Visiting Scholar, Art Department, Cornell University
Guest Critic, BFA Photography, Cornell University
2011
Guest Editor, World Photo Organization, New York, NY
2010
Instructor, Intro to Photoshop, FLMS, Bedford, NY
2009
Guest Artist, BFA Photography, School of Visual Arts
Teaching Assistant, MFA Advanced Digital Imaging Studio II, School of Visual Arts
Speaker, “Pecha Kucha: Volume 5,” Pecha Kucha, Boston, MA
2008
Instructor, Digital Imaging Skills Course, Max Planck Institute, Bremen, Germany
Teaching Assistant, MFA Advanced Digital Imaging I, School of Visual Arts
Instructor, Intro to Photoshop, FLMS, Bedford, NY
2005
Instructor, Visual Arts, Amadeus Conservatory, Chappaqua, NY
Professional Experience
2004–26 Photographic Artist & Educator, D.E.Todd Photo, Ithaca, NY
- Produces original images and conceptual development for global brands, educational institutions, artists, publishers, non-profits and start-ups
- Collaborates with agencies, creative teams and individuals to produce award-winning digital content, print publications, social media campaigns and fine art
- Provides expert instruction, image editing, color management, DAM, retouching, and printing
2025 Photography & Digital Media Studios Technician, College of Architecture Art and Planning, Cornell University (fixed term)
- Supervised team in daily operations of darkroom, lighting, media and sound studios
- Managed and maintained equipment, optimizing accessibility for students and faculty
- Calibrated digital negatives, enhancing workflow and quality across alternative processes
- Guided students in analog and digital labs, fostering creativity and technical skills
2022 Exhibitions and Events Coordinator, College of Architecture Art and Planning, Cornell University (fixed term)
- Led team in reopening galleries and coordinating live events post-covid
- Executed college-wide exhibitions and unique site-specific art installations
- Collaborated with students and faculty to showcase diverse artistic expressions
- Implemented new operational guidelines ensuring institutional compliance
2021 Photography Manager, College of Architecture Art and Planning, Cornell University (fixed term)
- Supervised daily operations of analog and digital labs, lighting studio, equipment cage
- Delivered one-on-one and class instruction in B&W, alternative and digital processes
- Empowered students to explore intellectual curiosity in a supportive community
- Maintained rigorous safety protocols ensuring a healthy and efficient workspaces for all
2018–19 Advanced Digital Media Services Coordinator, College of Architecture Art and Planning, Cornell University (fixed term)
- Managed digital media lab and museum-quality fine art print facilities
- Led workshops in art documentation, color management, editing, scanning, printing
- Collaborated with students, faculty and staff to achieve personal creative goals
- Introduced long-term facility improvements to lab equipment and software
Exhibitions (select)
2024
Bold Outlines, SVA Flatiron Gallery, New York, NY
Dewey Decimal System, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Member’s Annual, The Ink Shop, Ithaca, NY
2022
Measures and Meaning, Centennial Exhibition, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
2021
International Alt Process Competition 2021, Soho Photo, New York, NY, and Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA
Project Polaroid, Corners Gallery, Ithaca, NY
Camera & Mug, public art installations, The Downtown Ithaca Alliance, Ithaca, NY
2020
Living Image, The Halide Project, Philadelphia, PA
Bookkeeping: Artists’ Books, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
31st Annual Juried Photography Show, State of the Art Gallery, Ithaca, NY
Photograms, Don’t Take Pictures online
2019
Alternative Visions, LightBox Gallery, Astoria, OR
Book/mark: Artists’ Books, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
2018
Re:Happening, Black Mountain College, Asheville, NC
2016
Dessert Case, public art installation, City Arts Project, Ithaca, NY
2013
Archetype Drift: New Photographic Methods, Filter + Johalla Projects, Chicago, IL
2012
Fringe Photo Festival, Brighton, UK
Phoot Camp 2012, Photoville Festival, Brooklyn, NY
2011
National Competition Winner’s Exhibition, Soho Photo, New York, NY
The Sketchbook Project, Art House Co-op, Brooklyn, NY; Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA; Portland, ME; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL
2010
MoMA PS1: Studio Visit, online gallery of emerging NY artists, MoMA PS1, NY
Focal Resolution, Climate Gallery, Long Island City, NY
Community Arts Show, (solo),Chappaqua, NY
2009
Emerging Artist Auction, Daniel Cooney Fine Art, New York, NY
Perspective, Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
Plastic Camera Show, RayKo Photo Center, San Francisco, CA
Still Photography, Visual Arts Gallery, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Spring Salon, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2008
Photography at High Speed, MSCA, Los Angeles, CA
Fall Salon, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Festimage 2008, Chaves, Portugal
Spring Salon, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2007
Fall Salon, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2006
20 x 24 Polaroids, Sibley Gallery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Back to Front, solo show, Hartell Gallery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
2005
Camera Culture, Tjaden Gallery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
2004
Cornell Art in Rome, Palazzo Lazzaroni, Rome, Italy
Awards and Honors
2022
D.I.Y. Residency, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
2021
Honorable Mention, International Alt Process 2021, Soho Photo, New York, NY, and Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA
Public art installation, The Downtown Ithaca Alliance, Ithaca, NY
Public Choice Award, Ithaca’s Art Racks, Ithaca, NY
2020
Judge’s Choice Award, Photography Exhibition, State of the Art Gallery, Ithaca, NY
2019
Artist residency, Penland School of Craft, Penland, NC
2018
Artist residency, Makers Circle, Asheville, NC
2017
Artist residency, The Blue Door, Asheville, NC
2016
Public art installation and grant, City Arts Project, Ithaca, NY
2014
Artist residency and grant, Rubicon, Kent, CT
2013
Grand Prize, “The Defining Moment,” CLIF Bar & Company
Artist residency and grant, Rubicon, Kent, CT
2012
Artist Residency, Phoot Camp, Woodstock, NY
Artist residency and grant, Rubicon, Kent, CT
1st Place, Adventure Photography, Boreas
Finalist, Adventure Photography, The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA
2011
Artist residency and grant, Rubicon, Kent, CT
1st Place, National Photography Competition, Soho Photo, New York, NY
2008
1st Place, Photo at High Speed, MSCA, Los Angeles, CA
2nd Place, Photo at High Speed, MSCA, Los Angeles, CA
2006
National Conference Scholarship, Society for Photographic Education
2005
Award for Artistic Excellence and Contribution, LXA, Cornell University
2001
Glenn Swayne Photography Award for Aesthetics and Craft, Chappaqua, NY
Publications and Press
2022
Anderson, Christina Z. The Experimental Darkroom, Contemporary Uses of Traditional Black & White Photographic Materials. New York: Routledge, 2022.
2021
“Nostalgic Portraiture,” Ithaca Times and Ithaca.com, August 25, 2021.
2020
Living Image, catalog, The Halide Project.
2019
Alternative Visions, catalog, LightBox Gallery.
Staffeld, Bill and D.E.Todd. Someplace: Photographs by Bill Staffeld. Self-published.
2018
Instagram “takeover” for The Access Fund, @accessfund
2015
“Exchanges,” Litchfield Magazine, September/October 2015.
Berglund, Thomas and D.E.Todd. Motors and Memories. Self-published.
2014
ASSOCIATION Vol. 6, College of AAP, Cornell University.
“The Truth About Altitude Illness,” Mountaineer Magazine, May/June, Vol. 108, No. 3.
2013
“Global Adventures,” Mountaineer Magazine, May/June, Vol. 107, No. 3.
“Meet the Moment,” CLIF Bar & Company Annual Report, 2013.
2012
Popular Photography: The Complete Photo Manual. San Francisco: Weldon Owen Inc. and Popular Photography, 2012.
Robert Hirsch. Light and Lens 2, Photography in the Digital Age. New York: Focal Press, 2012.
Best Global Brands 2012. New York: Interbrand, 2012.
IQ .03: The Digital Issue. New York: Interbrand, 2012.
2011
Matthew Smyth. Living Traditions. New York: The Monacelli Press, 2011.
“Online Exhibition,” F-Stop Magazine, Issue 46.
“Camera-Exploding Images Win Prize,” Image Source, online.
“Is Photography Dead?” Image Source, online.
“Six Awesome Slow-Motion Explosion Videos,” Geek.com.
“Portfolio,” Afterimage Magazine, Visual Studies Workshop, Issue 38.6.
“Still Photography,” video feature, Afterimage Magazine, online.
2010
“Alumni Highlight,” AAP Spring 2010, Cornell University.
“Inklight,” Afterimage Magazine online, Visual Studies Workshop.
Focal Resolution 1, catalog, Climate Gallery.
2009
High Quality, Lo-Fi Photography, RayKo Photo Center.
“Tilt Swift,” Digital Toolbox Feature, Popular Photography, February 2009.
2008
“Award Review,” Millard Sheets Center for the Arts.
2007
Christian Marclay. Shuffle. New York: Aperture Foundation, 2006.
Elena Dorfman. Fandomania. New York: Aperture Foundation, 2006.
2005
ASSOCIATION Vol. 1, College of AAP, Cornell University.
Feature, The Cornell Chronicle, September 15, 2005.
Natalie Todd. Eyes, Ears, Claws & Paws: Animal ABCs. New York: FLMS, 2005.
Natalie Todd. Heads & Tails: Animal Silhouette ABCs. New York: FLMS, 2005.
2004
Feature, Corriere Valsesiano, Italy, April 16, 2004.