Curriculum Vitae
Neil Speers
403.230.4042
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS
1998, Group show, juried competition, The Arts Station, Fernie BC
1990, Group show, Crowsnest Pass Art Gallery, Frank, Alberta
1986, Solo show, the Have-A-Good-One Deli, Calgary, Alberta
AWARDS
Best Picture & Audience Favourite – 2009 GiGi Awards, Calgary
(Formerly known as Georgie Awards.)
Best Videographer, Best Director & Best Original Soundtrack – 2008 Georgie Awards, Calgary
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Started paid freelance photography at the age of 16, has since been published in numerous newspapers and magazines in Canada and the United States as well as completing many commercial assignments. Have also exhibited in personal and group fine art shows.
EDUCATION
Graduated 1984, Journalism Program, Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB
Graduated 1990, Desktop Publishing Certificate President’s Honour Roll, S.A.I.T., Calgary, AB
WORK EXPERIENCE
1993 to present
Owner and photographer, Speers Photography & Design, Calgary, Alberta
2005 to 2006
Art Director, Chromata CDT, Calgary, Alberta
1999 to 2001
Creative Director, NoMatterWare Inc. Calgary, Alberta
1996 to 1999
Contract art director, graphic designer and photographer, Savage Marketing,
Calgary Alberta and Fernie, BC
1994 to 1995
Production Artist, Duffoto Process LTD, Calgary, Alberta
1991 to 1993
Layout Artist, Marketing Support, Calgary Mirror, Calgary, Alberta
1990 to 1991
News Editor / Photographer, The Pass Herald, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
1988 to 1990
Managing Editor / Photographer, The Municipal Monitor, Airdrie, Alberta
1986 to 1988
Wedding and Portrait Photographer, Robinsons Camera’s Studio, Calgary, Alberta
PAST AFFILIATIONS
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Digital Media Association of Alberta
Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Calgary, Alberta
Past President, Elk Valley Photography Club, 1998
Volunteer, Child Find Alberta 1996-97
Past President, Crowsnest Pass Photography Club, 1990
Members at Large, Crowsnest Pass Arts Council, 1990
