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Profile SKILLS SUMMARY Master and teacher of many
aspects of photography Color Lab Technician
Customer Service Sales and Marketing Computer Saavy Mac/PC
(since the "DOS" days) Multi-Media Production Accounting/Bookkeeping Canoeist - (CRCA
Instructor) Wilderness Living/Survival
trained Sailing (CYA certified) Skiing - (40 yrs) Aikido - (honorary black
belt) Scuba - (23 years PADI
certified) - A Free and Accepted Mason. Twice
Past Master. PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCES - Studied art and photography for 3
years with Robert Bateman 1971-1974 - A Graduate of Northern Institute
of Technology 1975-1977 - Since has specialized in Lifestyle
Portraiture themes including Skiing (25 full seasons with Mike Wiegele
Helicopter Skiing, Sports/Action, Weddings, Fashion, Still Life,
Commercial/Stock Photography. - Shot, edited and presented high
quality weekly multi-media shows including action video and stills
with music and sound overlays for high profile clients of a helicopter
skiing operation. - Own and operate a full custom
color lab for 25 years, capable of processing film and creating very
high quality photographic prints up to 24"x30". OTHER - An excellent understanding of
computer technology, including various hardware and operating systems
of the PC and Macintosh and the many programs that apply to
bookkeeping, word processing, still photography, video editing,
internet design, - Photography Workshop Instructor;
studies include camera controls, composition, lighting, anticipation
of action, depth of field, color printing, retouching, etc. ...OTHER cont. - Honorary Black Belt and
active instructor of Aikido - "The Art of Peace" is a gentle,
but powerful defensive martial art. Emphasis is on peaceful resolution
of conflict, centering and correct mind/body coordination skills.
Affiliated with Kokikai Aikido and Sensei Shuji Maruyama. - Assisted with numerous
one week seminars with Thomas Crum - Master of Aikido and author of
"The Magic of Conflict". - Own and operate a small
canoe outfitting business called "Blazing Paddles" - Years of retail camera
sales - Oil and Gas Rigs of
Alberta as a Roughneck, Motorman and Assistant Derekman. - Concrete finisher;
designed, laid out and finished domestic, residential related projects. - General construction of
residential projects; ie homes, garages, tile roofing. - Professional carpenter
specializing in fencing, gates, decks. - Familiar with many
cultures and visited many countries throughout the world. Experiences
range from living with Natives in Fiji to storms at sea, to close
encounters with a variety of wild animals and many more. PASSIONS - A powerful love for
his wife Teresa |
