Ed Rode

Ed Rode has a diverse background in photography, with over 25 years of experience. Ed started their own photography business, Ed Rode Photography, in 1995 and has worked on various projects including music, commercial, editorial, medical, healthcare, food, fashion, events, corporate, drone, portrait, architectural, non-profit, real estate, advertising, and documentary photography. Ed Rode also worked as a Photographer/Creative Director at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where they provided photography and videography services for the marketing department. Ed later joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a Creative Director + Videographer/Photographer, where they created PSAs, videos, imagery, and murals for the #BeTheFriend Campaign. Ed Rode has also worked with companies such as Jack Daniel Distillery and Dave & Buster's Inc., providing corporate photography and videography services. Additionally, they have worked with organizations like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, Vanderbilt University, Music City Drum Corps, and Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, utilizing their skills in videography and photography. Ed Rode's experience also includes being a photography editor for Nashville Arts & Entertainment Magazine, where they were responsible for all aspects of photography. Furthermore, they have served as a media immersion instructor and student media photography advisor at Vanderbilt University, teaching students analog and digital camera techniques, ethics, and photojournalism responsibilities.

Ed Rode has a Master of Arts (MA) in Photo Communications from Ohio University. Ed also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management from Aquinas College - Grand Rapids. In addition, they have obtained a Federal Aviation Association Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration in June 2020. No specific start or end years are provided for their education.