Curriculum Vitae
Albert Normandin
Albert Normandin Photography Inc.
229 Begin Street
Coquitlam, BC
Canada V3K 4V4
phone: +1 604 939-7777
email: albert@albertnormandin.com
website: www.albertnormandin.com
Work History
1985 to present
Freelance photographer based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
President, Albert Normandin Photography Inc.
1982 to 1985
Assistant, producer and technician, Jay Maisel Photography, New York City, USA.
1972 to 1982
Technical representative in the graphic arts industry, Vancouver, Canada.
Photographic Education
”Professionals” series, International Center of Photography, New York, USA, 1985.
Gregory Heisler, Tahoe Photographic Workshops, California, USA, 1984
Ernst Haas, Maine Photographic Workshops, Maine, USA, 1984
Jay Maisel, Tahoe Photographic Workshops, California, USA, 1981.
Mark Kauffman, Tahoe Photographic Workshops, California, USA, 1981.
Douglas Kirkland, Tahoe Photographic Workshops, California, USA, 1981.
James B. Wood, Tahoe Photographic Workshops, California, USA, 1981.
Barrie Rokeach, Tahoe Photographic Workshops, California, USA, 1981.
Member and student of CREO 3 Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, 1977 to 1981.
Awards
Applied Arts Photography Annual, Toronto, Canada, 2005.
Award of Merit, Lotus Awards, Vancouver, Canada, 2004.
Award of Excellence, Communication Arts Photography Annual, USA, 2004.
HOW International Design Awards, Ohio, USA, 2004
Applied Arts Design Annual, Toronto, Canada, 2003.
AR 100 Show, New York City, USA, 2003.
Art Directors Club of Canada, Toronto, Canada, 2003.
Graphic Designers of Canada, Toronto, Canada, 2003.
New York Festival, New York City, USA, 2003.
Applied Arts Photography Annual, Toronto, Canada, 2003.
Seen/Scene, Graphex, Vancouver, Canada, 2003.
Compassion Project, Vancouver, Canada, 2002.
Award of Merit, The Pica Awards, USA, 2002.
Applied Arts Awards Annual, Toronto, Canada, 2002.
Applied Arts Photography Annual, Toronto, Canada, 2001.
Award of Merit, Lotus Awards, Vancouver, Canada, 1996.
Judges’ Choice, Graphex 95, Vancouver, Canada, 1995.
Self-Promotion, Applied Arts Awards Annual, Toronto, Canada, 1994.
“Hot Shots” Applied Arts Photography Awards, Toronto, Canada, 1994.
PDN/Nikon Self-Promo Awards, New York City, USA, 1993.
Award for Publication Excellence, Apex ‘92, Washington, D.C., USA, 1992
AR 100 Award Show, Annual Report Photography, New York City, USA, 1992.
Certificate of Excellence, Art Directors Club of New Jersey, USA, 1992.
PDN/Nikon Self-Promo Awards, New York City, USA, 1992.
Excellence in Creativity, Studio Magazine Awards, Toronto, Canada, 1992.
Award of Excellence, Communication Arts Photography Annual, USA, 1987.
Color Portfolio, Maine Photographic Workshops Show, New York City, USA, 1984.
Award of Excellence, Communication Arts Photography Annual, California, USA, 1984.
Fine Art Color, East Texas International Photography Contest, USA, 1984.
Photographers Forum Photography Annual, California, USA, 1984.
World Photographic Society Contest, California, USA, 1983.
Solo Exhibitions
“Myanmar - An Obsession” Beau Photo Supplies, Vancouver, Canada, April 2019.
“The Soul of Myanmar”, Camerawork Gallery, Portland, USA, September 2015.
”The Golden Land”, Camerawork Gallery, Portland, USA, May/June 2012.
”In Your Eyes” show, Sugar and Sugar Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, 2003.
”Beauty in Hiding”, Sugar and Sugar Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, May 2001.
”Albert Normandin Travels”, Pendulum Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, May 1997.
Panoramic Exhibition, Caterpillar Inc. World Headquarters, Illinois, USA, 1995.
Albert Normandin’s “One Woman Show”, Spotty Dog gallery, Vancouver, Ca, 1993.
”Wide Open Spaces”, Graham Milne Lab, Vancouver, Canada, August 1993.
Group Exhibitions
Fujifilm Gallery, Photokina, Cologne (Koln), Germany, September 2016.
”Eros” show, PhotoHaus Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, March 2011.
Only Human Exhibition Exhibition, San Francisco, USA, 2006.
Art For Aids Orphans Exhibition, Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, Africa, 2006.
”Full Frame Show”, Exposure Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, November 1994.
Participant and contributor
Fujifilm, commissioned product testing and evaluation, Vancouver, Canada, 2016.
Photo Sensitive Project, Toronto, Canada, 2014.
Picture Change Project, Toronto, Canada, 2013.
Canadian Network for International Surgery Benefit, Director, Vancouver, 2010.
Singapore International Photography Festival, Judge, 2008.
“Walking on Glass” movie, Visual Effects Producer, Malawi, Africa, 2007.
”Heart of a Dragon” movie, Visual Effects Associate Producer, China, 2006.
Ambassador to the City of Coquitlam, Canada, 2004/2005.
”HIV Africa - Hope Lives Here” Lazarus Foundation, Canada, 2003.
”Earth Day 1995” Anniversary Calendar, Rhode Island, USA, 1995.
”OPEN” The Electronic Magazine Project, New York City, USA, 1993.
”Nikon School of Photography” lecture series, Canada, 1991.
Nikon, commissioned product evaluation, New York City, USA, 1984.
Lectures and teachings
Capture Photography Festival, Vancouver, Canada, April 2018.
Vancouver International Photography Festival, Vancouver, Canada, September 2018.
Fusion 2018, Richmond, Canada, May 2018.
Wild Photography Holidays, Iceland, March 2016.
Burnaby Photographic Society, Burnaby, Canada, February 2016.
Burnaby Photographic Society, Burnaby, Canada, February 2012.
Adventures in Creative Photography, Prince George, Canada, October 2011.
Creativity, Capilano College, North Vancouver, Canada, February 2011.
Commercial and Creative Work, PPABC Vancouver Island, Canada, 2009.
Advertising, Langara College, Vancouver, Canada, September 2008.
Design, Langara College, Vancouver, Canada, July 2008.
Career Programs, Carson Graham School, North Vancouver, Canada, May 2007.
Artists for Kids Project, North Vancouver, Canada, April 2007.
Design, Langara College, Vancouver, Canada, July 2007.
Career Programs, Carson Graham School, North Vancouver, Canada, May 2006.
Artists for Kids Project, North Vancouver, Canada, April 2006.
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada, February 2006.
Career Programs, Carson Graham School, North Vancouver, Canada, April 2005.
Artists for Kids Project, North Vancouver, Canada, April 2005.
Career Programs, Carson Graham School, North Vancouver, Canada, May 2004.
Artists for Kids Project, North Vancouver, Canada, April 2004.
Hugh McRoberts School, Richmond, Canada, September 2003.
Focal Point Visual Arts Learning Center, Vancouver, Canada, July 2003.
Career Programs, Carson Graham School, North Vancouver, Canada, May 2003.
Artists for Kids Project, North Vancouver, Canada, April 2003.
Focal Point Visual Arts Learning Center, Vancouver, Canada, June 2002.
Career Programs, Carson Graham School, North Vancouver, Canada, May 2002.
Artists for Kids Project, North Vancouver, Canada, April 2002.
Artists for Kids Project, North Vancouver, Canada, April 2001.
Point Grey School, Vancouver, Canada, March 1996.
Camera Canada College, U.B.C., Vancouver, Canada, July 1995.
Lions Gate Photographic Association, Vancouver, Canada, February 1995.
Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary School, Vancouver, Canada, January 1995.
Kodak Lecture Series, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, USA, 1983.
Publications
Portfolio,The Eye of Photography, France, September 2018.
Talking Pictures, Shutterbug magazine, New York City, USA, January 2018.
Notes, Applied Arts magazine, Toronto, Canada, March 2017.
Feature Portfolio, Lifeforce magazine. June 2016.
In Review, Eye Photo magazine, Austria, February 2016.
On Assignment, Better Photography magazine, India, September 2011.
Outer Limits, Applied Arts magazine, Toronto, Canada, April 2011.
Focus on Canadians, Photo Life magazine, Montreal, Canada, March 2009.
Looking after Dreams, Photo China magazine, Beijing, China, June 2007.
Might As Well Jump, Photo Media magazine, Seattle, USA, March 2006.
A Panoramic View of the World, Photo News magazine, Toronto, May 2004.
Stanley Park, Tourist Attractions Stamp, Canada Post, Canada, August 2003.
Dragon Boat Races, Tourist Attractions Stamp, Canada Post, Canada, June 2003.
West Coast Trail, Tourist Attractions Stamp, Canada Post, Canada, June 2002.
Profile of an Industry Leader, Fuji Vision, Canada, April 1999.
Portfolio, Applied Arts magazine, Toronto, Canada, July/August 1997.
Portfolio, Photo Media magazine, Seattle, USA, October 1995.
Focus On Albert Normandin, Photo Life magazine, Toronto, Canada, February 1995.
Global Notes 2, Dean Collins Productions, San Diego, California, USA, May 1994.
Stock Shooters, Applied Arts Quarterly magazine, Toronto, Canada, Summer 1991.
Cover Story, Studio magazine, Toronto, Canada, May/June 1991.
Books
”A Land for All Seasons”, book project, Syncrude, Alberta, Canada, 2001.
”Vancouver The Art of Living Well”, book project, Vancouver, Canada, 1996.
”Share the Flame” the Olympic Torch Relay book project, Canada, 1988.
”Expo Celebration” book project, Vancouver, Canada, 1986.
”Vancouver A Year in Motion” book project, Vancouver, Canada, 1986.
”Day In The Life Of Canada” book project, Quebec, Canada, 1984.
Partial client list
Air Canada, Adler University, Arbutus Capital Leasing, Arts Umbrella, Bank of Montreal, BC Lotteries, Beck’s Beer, Bif Naked, Canada Post, Canadian Cancer Society BC & Yukon Division, Camel Cigarettes, Caterpillar Inc., Cedar Creek Estate Wines, Century 21 Real Estate, Chevron Canada, CPABC, CN Rail, Destinations British Columbia, Duke Energy, Elections Canada, Emily Carr Institute, Dairyworld, En Route Magazine, “EXPO 86” Corporation, Finning International Inc., Ford Motors, Fountain Tire, Four Seasons Hotels, Freightliner Trucks, Fujifilm Corporation, General Motors, Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association, Helijet Airways, Hyatt Regency Hotels, Labatt’s Breweries, Ledcor Group, London Drugs, Milka Chocolate, Mohawk Oil, Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies, PC Urban Properties, Petro-Canada, 7/11 Stores, Sports Illustrated Magazine, Syncrude Oil, Talon Helicopters, Teekay Shipping, Telus Communications, Tourism British Columbia, Tourism Burnaby, Tourism Vancouver, Translink, Uniglobe Travel International, United Way, University of British Columbia, Vancity Savings, Vancouver Community College, Vancouver Writer’s Fest, Western Star Trucks, Wired Magazine, Wood Buffalo Regional District.
Foreign travels
Austria, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Chile, China, Columbia, Egypt, Ethiopia, England, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Mexico, Morocco, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.