Michael Perks
MICHAEL PERKS
803 – 2323 2nd Avenue West Vancouver, BC, V6K 1J4 ------------?Email: ------------ Web Site: ------------ - Instagram: #aofadventure
OBJECTIVE
As a professional photographer, I love capturing adventure and the everyday people who throw themselves into them. whether you sail, cycle or rock climb, life is an adventure worth documenting in stunning digital photography!
FREELANCE ASSIGNMENTS
Area 27
Photographed this club’s car race featuring one of the drivers who placed 2nd overall for the weekend event in the BC interior.
The Adventure of Skookumchuck Outdoor photography of several participants riding the natural standing wave of Skookumchuck Narrows on the Sunshine Coast.
Abbotsford Air Shows
Attended this annual event to photograph the high flying adventure of some of the world’s best pilots.
Chosen to be a Mother
Various photographic subjects shot weekly as assigned for this web site/blog: ------------/chosentobeamother
Children’s Birthday Parties
Event photography at a child’s birthday party to capture the joy of the day.
Chase Office Interiors
Often called upon to photograph completed Office Furniture projects.
Head Shots
On location photography and post production touch ups for professional headshots to be used on social media sites and company web sites.
Teknion Special Events
In addition to the furniture shots for Chase Office Interiors, I was also engaged for more on location event photography for special occasions like designer headshots and Christmas events.
Sports Action Photography Sporting events are another passion, including some shots of a soccer game in Coquitlam.
CAYA ICE-West Conference - 2019 Attended semi-annual conference hosted by March of Dimes to photograph participants and guests of the event. Shot candid photos, groups, and a “photo booth” environment promoting travel to exotic places. Photos were processed on site and used as a part of the PP Presentation at the end of the day.
EDUCATION / ADVANCED TRAINING
Transport Canada Drone Pilot Certificate 2019
Emily Carr Photography 2018?
PMP Certification 2017 ?
Dynamic Achievement The Vertical Leader 2015?
Catalyst Training Services Results Centred Leadership 2013?
OACETT Professional Practice Conestoga College, Kitchener 2002?
Industrial Design Fanshawe College, London 1996
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Proficient in MicroSoft and Apple software suites Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
EQUIPMENT
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV full frame camera 28 - 105mm Zoom 70 - 200mm Zoom 35mm Prime Contixo F24 Pro Drone Kodak EIS “Play-Sport” waterproof camera Speed light, static studio lighting, back drops, and other various implements.
REFERENCES available on request.
MICHAEL PERKS
803 – 2323 2nd Avenue West Vancouver, BC, V6K 1J4 ------------?Email: ------------ Web Site: ------------ - Instagram: #aofadventure
OBJECTIVE
As a professional photographer, I love capturing adventure and the everyday people who throw themselves into them. whether you sail, cycle or rock climb, life is an adventure worth documenting in stunning digital photography!
FREELANCE ASSIGNMENTS
Area 27
Photographed this club’s car race featuring one of the drivers who placed 2nd overall for the weekend event in the BC interior.
The Adventure of Skookumchuck Outdoor photography of several participants riding the natural standing wave of Skookumchuck Narrows on the Sunshine Coast.
Abbotsford Air Shows
Attended this annual event to photograph the high flying adventure of some of the world’s best pilots.
Chosen to be a Mother
Various photographic subjects shot weekly as assigned for this web site/blog: ------------/chosentobeamother
Children’s Birthday Parties
Event photography at a child’s birthday party to capture the joy of the day.
Chase Office Interiors
Often called upon to photograph completed Office Furniture projects.
Head Shots
On location photography and post production touch ups for professional headshots to be used on social media sites and company web sites.
Teknion Special Events
In addition to the furniture shots for Chase Office Interiors, I was also engaged for more on location event photography for special occasions like designer headshots and Christmas events.
Sports Action Photography Sporting events are another passion, including some shots of a soccer game in Coquitlam.
CAYA ICE-West Conference - 2019 Attended semi-annual conference hosted by March of Dimes to photograph participants and guests of the event. Shot candid photos, groups, and a “photo booth” environment promoting travel to exotic places. Photos were processed on site and used as a part of the PP Presentation at the end of the day.
EDUCATION / ADVANCED TRAINING
Transport Canada Drone Pilot Certificate 2019
Emily Carr Photography 2018?
PMP Certification 2017 ?
Dynamic Achievement The Vertical Leader 2015?
Catalyst Training Services Results Centred Leadership 2013?
OACETT Professional Practice Conestoga College, Kitchener 2002?
Industrial Design Fanshawe College, London 1996
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Proficient in MicroSoft and Apple software suites Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
EQUIPMENT
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV full frame camera 28 - 105mm Zoom 70 - 200mm Zoom 35mm Prime Contixo F24 Pro Drone Kodak EIS “Play-Sport” waterproof camera Speed light, static studio lighting, back drops, and other various implements.
REFERENCES available on request.