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
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.