Such a great experience working with Lawrence! Will def work with him again, photos turned out great!
Lawrence Gerald
- 684 hires
- Based in Oakland, CA
- 28 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Lawrence Gerald
I have had a passion for recording audio, making videos and taking photographs since I was in my early teens that led me to study film and aesthetics at Sonoma State University. I learned a great deal there from excellent teachers about how to observe and develop perception skills using both natural and flash lighting techniques to create emotionally moving results with my camera. I later trained at a video production center in Port Jefferson, Long Island, worked on the TV film crew at 510TV, co-founded Clear Light Video Productions, and had the opportunity to develop my video editing skills further with the professional staff at the East Bay Media Center in Berkeley, CA. Over my 25 years of experience with Clear Light Video Productions, I have developed a special skill in creating event slideshows and capturing slow motion moments, such as a wedding couple’s “first look” or sports live action. I also have a great deal of traditional videography and photography experience in video recording and photographing special events, small business promotional projects, legal depositions and corporation functions, as well as individual or group portraits and real estate shoots. As you can see from my profile, the wide range of events I have memorialized include: weddings, engagements, baby showers, birthdays, proms, funerals, memorials, anniversaries, fashion runway events, quinceañeras, sweet sixteen parties, retirement celebrations and corporate events, in addition to theatrical, musical, singing and dancing performances. I really enjoy using my audio visual skills and background to tell a story that captures the spirit and mood of celebrations. Knowing that I exceeded my clients’ expectations and that they feel happy and satisfied with my work motivates me in bringing a project to fruition. Clients also appreciate my creative can-do attitude and my great sense of humor that makes working with me more like having fun. I also relish the empowering process of establishing good two way communication before, during and after each event so that project requirements get shared and met. Continuous photographic coverage for the amount of hours needed. Hi-resolution JPEG files that you will be able to print (no water markings). Retouching & editing on all images. Before I start on a project, I therefore aim to make sure my clients and I understand each other thoroughly and that I've earned their trust so that they can relax and enjoy their special events knowing they are in good and responsible hands. Your welcome to Contact me today to discuss your project. Also have been twice vaccinated for COVID and Booster as of Dec 2021
Reviews
Did a great job for our engagement photos and was very patient with our 2 year old. We want to hire him for our wedding.
Lawrence was absolutely amazing. He took great pictures and knew all the great spots for us very professional and responsive we will definitely use him in the future. Thank you Lawrence for a great experience...
Very friendly guy!
Lawrence was very professional all through the photo shoot. He has taken some excellent pictures. I will definitely use his professional services in the future as well. Thank You for the great experience!
Great!
Lawrence is an awesome photographer, eager and able to enhance and capture the optimal look of his subject. ...A true artist in photography!
Larry did a great job taking pictures at our son's Birthday party. It is not very easy to get our 2 yr old to look at the camera and pose for pictures, but Larry managed to get some nice close up shots. Larry had some trouble reaching the Party venue, due to detours and other traffic conditions and he was a little late. But once he reached, he was immediately in action taking pictures. Overall, we liked working with Larry and will definitely consider him for our family events.
Lawrence was terrific at understanding exactly what we wanted and working with us to get the shots. He was a consummate proffesional, and we felt relaxed throughout. Great job editing photos at the end. Highly recommend.
I was looking for an affordable, no frills, family photographer-- I received 10 bids thru thumbtack, and Lawrence's bid was LESS than 1/3 the cost of the others-- PLUS he gave us the DVD with all the prints (most photographers will only allow you to order prints thru them). He scouted out a location, met us the day after Christmas, and had our photos ready on DVD the very next day. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for high quality, basic family photos.