Artist Resume

 
Lars R. Samuelsson
Image-Maker
Skills
Adobe Bridge, Lightroom, Photoshop
Online Video Content Creator

A certificate that seeks to create high quality streaming video for social media and other platforms. Includes camera and light placement, audio level adjustment, multi-camera switching.

Graphic Design Certificate

Completed classes in graphic design using programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Studio Lightning/Product Photography

Light and photograph 2d & 3d objects in the studio.

Reliable still photographer with a keen interest in making visually intriguing images

Education
MFA. Visual Studies/Photography
State University of New York/Visual Studies Workshop2006|2009
BA. International Studies/Political Science
University of North Dakota. Grand Forks ND1996|1999
Solo Exhibits
Kunstbasaren. Halden, Norway
Steder i HaldenSept.19 - Oct.6 2025
Waseca Art Center. Waseca MN
Minnesota Structures: Sign & Buildings Across the StateMarch | April 2024
Great River Arts. Little Falls MN
Minnesota Structures: Sign & Buildings Across the StateNov 2022 | Jan 2023
Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Hutchinson MN
Minnesota Structures: Sign & Buildings Across the StateSept|Oct. 2021
Hardwood Creek Library. Forest Lake MN
Roots2016
Unitarian Church. Saint Paul MN
Looking For Godot2013
Common Roots Cafe. Minneapolis MN
Winter2013
Group Exhibits
Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit
North MinneapolisAug.27 - Sept,7 2026
Art Reach St.Croix. Stillwater MN
Slow & Shifting LightAug.27 - October.3
White Bear Center for the Arts/Nordic Light
Found ObjectsFebruary - March 2026
Robbin Gallery Robbinsdale MN
Snow (1-20)Sept.5-28 2025
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Roseville MN
MetamorphosisFeb-April 2023
AZ Gallery. Saint Paul MN
Roadside AttractionsOct. 2021
Northfield Artist Guild. Northfield MN
Landscapes in the AbstractJuly. 2021
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts. Fridley MN
Primary2020
Art Reach St. Croix. Stillwater MN
Natural Occurrences2020
White Bear Center for the Arts. White Bear Lake
Nordic Light2018-2021
Silverwood Park. Saint Anthony MN
Roots & Wings2017
Workhorse Coffee Bar. Saint Paul MN
Saint Paul Sightseeing2017
Midwest Center for Photography. Wichita KS
Topographics2017
Work Experience
Camera Operator
Valley Access TV2022-Present
  • Operate camera during concerts and sports events.
  • Set up and tear down equipment.
Freelance Product Photographer
Self employed2018 - present
  • Light and photograph 2&3 dimensional objects such as paintings and pottery.
  • Edit images using Adobe Lightroom and upload to iCloud.
  • Consistently producing high quality work.
  • Always prepared and set up before appointments.
Instructor
White Bear Center for the Arts2014-2023
  • Taught Beginning iPhoneography, Intro to Photo-Editing Using Snapseed, Photo-Editing using iPhone, Instagram for Beginners
  • High attendance for all classes
  • Positive feedback on content and teaching
Adjunct Professor
St.Johns University. Centerville MNJan-May 2015
  • Taught Beginning Black & White Photography
  • Increased student awareness about the power of photography.
  • Introduced analog photography, darkroom and the history of photography.
  • High student satisfaction on curriculum and teaching per student evaluation.
Freelance Writer
Several photography websites2007- 2012
  • Deliver articles about all thing photography to Foto.no and Akam.no two of Norway's biggest photography websites.
  • Initiated ideas for articles about photography and photographers.
  • Many articles among the most read.