Stephen Francis
About Stephen Francis
Stephen Francis is a Senior Photo Editor currently working at EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH) in Columbus, Ohio. He has a background in art history and photography, with previous roles at Paddle8, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Cleveland Museum of Art.
Current Role as Senior Photo Editor
Stephen Francis currently serves as a Senior Photo Editor at Everything But The House (EBTH) in Columbus, Ohio. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's visual content and editorial standards. His role involves overseeing photo editing processes and ensuring high-quality imagery for the company's auction listings.
Previous Experience at Paddle8
Stephen Francis has a significant history with Paddle8, where he worked in various capacities. He began as a Cataloguing Intern from 2014 to 2015 for seven months, before advancing to Lead Photographer and Production Designer from 2015 to 2017 for two years. His experience at Paddle8 provided him with a strong foundation in art photography and production design.
Educational Background in Art History
Stephen Francis studied at Stony Brook University, where he earned a Master's of Art History and Criticism from 2012 to 2014, focusing on Contemporary and Modern Art History. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in History/Art History from Capital University from 2008 to 2012. He also studied Art History at the Lorenzo de' Medici Institute in 2009.
Internship Experience in Art Institutions
Stephen has gained valuable experience through various internships in prominent art institutions. He worked as a Curatorial Intern at the Whitney Museum of American Art from 2012 to 2013 for eight months, and as a Conservation and Photography Intern at Julius Lowy Frame & Restoring Co., Inc. in 2013 for five months. Additionally, he interned at the Ohio Historical Society and the Cleveland Museum of Art in 2011.
Work History Prior to EBTH
Before his current role at Everything But The House, Stephen held several positions that contributed to his expertise in photography and art history. He worked as a Photographer at EBTH from 2018 to 2020, and his earlier roles include internships at Paddle8, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art.