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Picture Editor

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In any case contact me:

pipars (at) latnet (dot) lv

+371-29-508-443

skype (:) janispipars

You can still access my photo library.

HIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent picture editing talent
• Thorough and efficient researcher
• Skillful negotiator of reproduction fees, picture permissions, payment policies
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent professional photographers skills

EXPERIENCE
SENIOR PICTURE EDITOR, PHOTO NEWS AGENCY F64 — 2006 - 2008
Researched and edited picture on daily bases to meet stringent deadlines for local publishers. Trained and managed full-time picture editors, 12 staff photographers and interns. Assure quality of picture archive, including key wording and editing.

SALES EXECUTIVE, SCANPIX BALTICS — 2003 - 2006
Representing Corbis, AP, AFP, Reuters, Sipa press, Scanpix in Latvia.
Selling picture, including exclusive material. Assisting clients on a regular basis to assess their needs. Negotiating pricing agreements with major editorial and advertisement clients. Provided picture research for clients as necessary.

FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER — 1999 - TILL NOW
Assignments for Time Europe, NZZ Folio Magazine, The New York Times and publications in U.S. News & World Report, Die Zeit, Sestdiena. Represented by Anzenberger Agency.

PHOTO REPORTER, PHOTO NEWS AGENCY AFI — 1997 - 1999
Reporting on local news events for newspapers and weekly magazines.

EDUCATION
Latvian Academy of Culture, Riga — TV journalists and cameraman, 2000.

AWARDS
The Annual Latvian Photography Prize 2007 — project “Made in Zhlobin”.

SKILLS
Proficient knowledge of internet picture research sources and familiarity with various search engines.
Photography: 35 mm Format, Medium Format, Digital SLR, Darkroom B&W.
Software: PC and Mac, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, FotoStation, Office.