KRZYSZTOF PIOTROWICZ +48 693 718 735 l
[email protected] l www.krzysztofpiotrowicz.com l Olsztyn, Poland Press photographer – photography is my passion, especially the one considering sport and journalism. I have both theoretical qualifications and working experience. SKILLS l I have enormous knowledge concerning the equipment, especially Nikon and Canon, and wide university knowledge. Due to which my photos come out proficient, regardless of the light conditions. For many years I gained experience in working alone, as well as a manager of photography team during various events. I am familiar with many digital techniques, such as HDRI, ETTR, focus stacking, digiscoping, as well as the analogue ones: classical darkroom dodge and burn techniques, archive techniques, photography on unusual materials (wood, glass, metals, rocks, plain weave, ceramic). l Computer skills: Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, IrfanView, Panorama Tools, Raw Therapee, Camera Raw, Fotostation, Capture One, Hugin, Corel Paint Shop Pro, Kdenlive, openShot Video Editor, and many others. I am familiar with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. l
Driver's Licence up to 3,5 ton
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Languages: Polish – native; English – intermediate (continuing to learn).
PROJECTS l I have taken comercial and catalogue photographs for „Kamieniarstwo Paśnikowski” - a large stonemason company, which produces a wide variety of products, starting with tombstones, garden accessories as well as finishing services for hotel „Mariot”. The main part of the project has been done during summer 2015. We are still cooperating, and I update their catalogues when needed. Travel Agency „Almatur-Polska S.A.” has existed on the market for over 60 years. I have been hired as a photographer for their catalogues as well as councellor and instructor during camos for children and teens in years 2010-2015. l
l In years 2010-2014 I have been taking comercial and catalogue photographs of various companies (beauty salons, garages, restaurants), and products, which have been displayed at groupon.pl. Cultural and Travelling centre in Mrągowo – reportage in project “Moved City”. Photography of theatres and performance, including an exhibition, of which I was the author. l
Since 2014 I cooperate with foundation “Ten Czas”, mainly photographing charity concerts and workshops. l
WORKING EXPERIENCE Since 2007 I am a freelance photographer taking photos such as: commercial photos (rooms, dishes, various objects, services), reportage (sports events, concerts, worshops). I also document numerous celebrations, events, and festivals, including wedding photography. Apart from that, I conduct workshops for companies, as well as I organize them. l
Head of Photo Departament - „Projekt Fotografia” since 2014. It is a small agency working around Poland. The company deals with taking photos of various events, including celebrations and weddings, and sales of photos and legal rights. I am organizing the work of photographers, as well as am taking the photos myself. l
l Teacher in AP Edukacja post-secondary school during years 2010-2014. I have been teaching the baciscs of photography, photograhy techniques, multimedia technology, photography devices, digital technology in photography, computer technology in photography, copying and image processing. I have also conducted exams and courses about photography and computer image processing.
Photoreporter - Reporter Photo Agency, Eaws News, years 2009 – 2011. I have been taking sports photography and daily events around Poland. l
l Photoreporter - Polska Agencja Prasowa in 2007. I have been taking sports photography and daily events around Poland. l Press Photoreporter – local newspapers „Nasz Olsztyniak” in 2006. I have been taking daily events photography and taking care of digital image processing.
EDUCATION I graduated from Wyższe Studium Fotografii i Technik Obrazowania Narodowego Centrum Kultury in Warsaw, in 2010, with bachelor's degree.