Latest Project: Art + Photo Research for the Timeline in Tom Burrell’s book Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority

Release Date: February 1, 2010

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Picture research project for Random House, New York.

Photography Assignment: Scholastic Inc.

“Diane totally saved me when I had to re-do a book cover. She hired everyone, including a perfect model, and did a photo shoot over a weekend!  I had images on Monday to look over.  She saved the day and we were so happy with our book cover.” Alison Klapthor, Art Director, Scholastic, October 29, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results , High Integrity , Creative

Business Week Magazine-Photo Researcher

“Diane is a sharp-thinking, detail-oriented researcher/editor. I have worked with Diane while she was at Business Week and Newsweek Magazine, and would highly recommend her for any project”  Jerry Arcieri, Sr. Account Executive Corbis  April 1, 2008

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Guideposts Magazine-Freelance Photo Editing & Picture Research

Freelance Photo & Picture Research Editor for Guideposts:

“Diane is a thorough and resourceful researcher. She thinks creatively and was able to contribute significantly to our research requests. She is affable and easy to work with, and was well liked by  everyone on our staff.”  Donald Partyka Managing Art Director, Guideposts

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BIBR Magazine (Illustrations)-Art & Photography Editor

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Picture Research Assignment for Random House Publishing

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Diane Allford Art + Photo Editor: Black Issues Book Review Magazine

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FINANCIAL WORLD Magazine-Photo Editor

As the Photography Editor I proposed and produced a “Special Photo”  session with the late President, Ronald Regan, allowing the ceos and company representatives to be personally photographed with President Regan during the magazines Annual Ceo of the Year Awards held at the Grand Hyatt in New York city.

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Emerge & The Crisis Magazines

“I can’t say enough about Diane’s experience and ability. In the world of photography, photo research and editing she ranks among the best. There is no photographic subject matter or imagery historical or present day, that she is not familiar with and her knowledge of photographers and related resources are limitless.” Wayne Fitzpatrick Art Director May 20, 2008

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NEWSWEEK Magazine

“Diane Allford is the ultimate professional and is highly respected within the industry.  She stepped into a hectic situation when she came to Newsweeek–freelancing for a staff photo editor who had taken an emergency leave.   Although she came in cold to photo edit several sections which I art directed, she comfortably took control and demonstrated superior intellect and intuition. This was evident during our many story meetings with writers and editors.  Diane quickly became an essential part of our team–team work being so important when you work long hours on a weekly news magazine.  She showed incisive judgement during tight deadlines and has a conceptual grasp for finding the right photo or assigning the perfect photographer to illustrate every storyline. I highly recommend Ms. Allford who brings a bright personality to any situation.”  Jean Matthiessen , art director,  Newsweek
March 9, 2009

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Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross

LUTHER: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross, by Craig Seymour – Harper Collins, NY
Acknowledgment Page: “To my miracle-working, life-saving photo editor, Diane Allford”

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