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Nicolai Allard

Montreal,Quebec

Summary

I am a Freelance Photographer/Videographer located in Montreal QC. I was born and raised in Barbados, moving here to pursue an education. I primarily capture live events and parties, along with some banquets and corporate events.

I am young and motivated and ultimately aim to pair my degree with my new found passion to break through this new media driven world in which we live.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Freelance
01.2024 - Current

All photos have been shot and edited by me. I generally shoot live events and parties with little to no setup, just capturing the moments as they happen in real time. This way of shooting, has taught me a tremendous amount about lighting and subject placement. In addition i also have learnt how to shoot in unfavorable unpredictable environments but still capturing that magic in each shot.

I aim to produce high quality professional images that are up to the standards of professionally lit studio work. I want every client to feel as though their image can be put on a poster or an add campaign.


Editing:

Personally for editing i currently use Lightroom for much of my work along with some minimal photoshop but only if needed, for live events i still like to keep the "realness" of the moment.


When conducting profession "set shoots" i implement photoshop and other programs as needed.

Videographer

Freelance
01.2024 - Current

I am currently primarily a photographer but I have recently fallen in love with the concept of videography. I have been practicing video for a couple of months now, taking b-roll footage that i can later practice and edit on my own time.

Currently i am fully transitioning from photography into videography and prioritizing professional videos when at events. So far my clients have been extremely happy with those results and i perform extra editing if they wish to change or customize anything.

I have not exactly done product shoots but in any video i take i always aim to capture as much as i can of both people and products at events in order to practice both.


For editing i primarily use adobe's Final Cut Pro in tandem with other programs such as Divinci Resolve or Adobe's Premier Pro.

Education

BBA - International Business

Concordia University
Montreal
11-2025

Associate of Science - Building And Civil Engineering

The Barbados Community College
Bridgetown Barbados
05-2019

Skills

  • Photo editing
  • Problem-solving
  • Adobe photoshop
  • Video editing
  • Advanced camera skills
  • Superb attention to detail

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Interests

I wish to be involved in high production projects either people or products resulting in professional creative add campaigns

Timeline

Photographer

Freelance
01.2024 - Current

Videographer

Freelance
01.2024 - Current

BBA - International Business

Concordia University

Associate of Science - Building And Civil Engineering

The Barbados Community College
Nicolai Allard