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Laurent Girard

Woodland Hills,CA

Summary

Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture great results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer

Interior Design
01.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality photographs for various projects.

Darkroom Printer

01.2020 - Current

Blog

A Printer's Life
01.2012 - Current
  • Increased website traffic through effective SEO optimization and keyword research for each blog post.
  • Developed a loyal reader base by fostering community through timely responses to comments and questions.

B+W Master Printer

Griffin Editions
01.2008 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced print quality by maintaining and calibrating printing equipment regularly.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality prints within tight deadlines.
  • Trained new employees in proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize costs while ensuring availability of necessary materials.

Guest Teacher

School of Visual Arts
01.2004 - 01.2008

Owner-Operator

Lexington Photo Labs
01.1996 - 01.2008

Responsible for sales and established strong relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services on a daily basis.

The Maine Photo Workshops

B+W Darkroom Interpretive Printing
01.2005 - 01.2006

Co-Founder, Publisher

(t)here Magazine
01.1999 - 01.2005

Freelance Photographer

01.1990 - 01.1996

Printer-Partner

B+W on White Lab
01.1991 - 01.1993

B+W Printer

Galowitz Photographics
01.1990 - 01.1991

Color Printer

Mann + Greene Color Lab
01.1990 - 01.1990

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
06.1990

Skills

  • Photo Editing
  • Retouching and Color Correction
  • Social Media
  • Client Relations
  • Copyright Knowledge
  • Client Communication
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Product Photography
  • Film Photography
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Graphic Design
  • Food Photography
  • Web Site Design
  • Digital Photography
  • Graphics Creation
  • Publishing

runner

I have been running road and trail marathons for many years

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Freelance Photographer

Interior Design
01.2020 - Current

Darkroom Printer

01.2020 - Current

Blog

A Printer's Life
01.2012 - Current

B+W Master Printer

Griffin Editions
01.2008 - 01.2020

The Maine Photo Workshops

B+W Darkroom Interpretive Printing
01.2005 - 01.2006

Guest Teacher

School of Visual Arts
01.2004 - 01.2008

Co-Founder, Publisher

(t)here Magazine
01.1999 - 01.2005

Owner-Operator

Lexington Photo Labs
01.1996 - 01.2008

Printer-Partner

B+W on White Lab
01.1991 - 01.1993

Freelance Photographer

01.1990 - 01.1996

B+W Printer

Galowitz Photographics
01.1990 - 01.1991

Color Printer

Mann + Greene Color Lab
01.1990 - 01.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

School of Visual Arts
Laurent Girard