Gary Moynihan
Graphic Design
Digital Retouch and Restoration
Studio Photography
Event Photography
Fine Art
Education & Training
Jan 2006 to Feb 2007
Digital Media FETAC Multimedia Production (Level 5) awarded Feb 2007
FAS Training Centre, Tralee. Co. Kerry, Ireland.
Modules included:
- Digital Imaging & Photography
- Digital Sound and Video, Digital
- Illustration & Animation
- Multimedia
- Project Management
- Desktop Publishing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Authoring & Interactivity
Programs used include: Adobe Photoshop CS2 & Illustrator CS2. Apple Soundtrack Pro, Final Cut Pro HD, QuarkXPress,Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Director MX.
End of year project: “Glucksman: pavilion in the trees”, an interactive guide to The Lewis Glucksman Gallery, University College Cork. This presentation contains a virtual tour of the building, an interactive location map and several informative movies. The disc was also packaged to a professional standard.
Referee:
Mr Jim Twomey, Course Co-ordinator,
Digital Media, FAS Training Centre, Monavalley, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
jim.twomey@gmail.com +353 66 7181873
Jul, Aug & Nov 2007 InDesign Introduction, Intermediate & Advanced modules.
Adult Community Education Centre, Wellington High School, Wellington, New Zealand.
Sep 2000 to Jul 2004 B.A. Degree Fine Art (Grade 2.1) awarded 2004
Crawford College of Art and Design (CCAD), Cork, Ireland.
Major: Print Making, specialising in Digital Photography. Chemical and Darkroom
Photography also practiced as a subsidiary. Art history and appreciation also studied.
Thesis: “High Art in the Digital Age; recent work by Andreas Gursky and Bill Viola and its cultural context”.
My thesis explored the idea that artists are responding to the rise in creative technology by producing new high end work. I examined how early video art was received, and how new media work is now a major force of contemporary art practice.
For my degree exhibition, I produced a series of photographs based on media coverage of September 11th.
The body of work was a tongue-in-cheek response a notion that among our culture of instant reporting and media coverage, imagery is a very powerful tool. My work was also selected for inclusion in a national exhibition of recent graduates.
Referee Mr Tony Mc Clure, B.A. Degree Co-ordinator,
Crawford College of Art and Design, Sharman Crawford St. Cork, Ireland
tmcclure@cit.ie +353 21 4966777
National Diploma Fine Art (Grade 2.1) awarded 2003
Sep 1995 to Jun 2000 Leaving Certificate (Irish High School State Exams)
CAO points awarded: 400
Davis College, Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland.
B.A. Degree Fine Art, Printmaking (Level 7)
Digital Media FETAC Multimedia Production (Level 5)
March 2008 to Feb 2012
Digital Production Technician
Imagelab Ltd,
22 Wigan St, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand.
Imagelab is a producer of large format photographic imagery and display solutions. Clients include many of New Zealand’s leading photographers, artists and design firms.
My role encompassed the following duties:
- Mac operation, including graphic design for photographic and large format print output.
- Pre flighting, colour management and troubleshooting of incoming work.
- Advising, quoting and all aspects of customer service. - High resolution scanning.
- Copy camera and studio operation.
- Digital retouching and restoration.
My achievements while working at Imagelab include the following:
- I consistently received positive customer feedback.
- My work was always of a high standard for final output for clients.
- I built and maintained great working relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
- My name has appeared in several publications acknowledging my contribution in projects.
- While working at Imagelab I was granted permanent New Zealand residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Referee: Mr Don Sharpe, Director, Imagelab Ltd,
04 802 4188 or 027 240 3162
2004 to present
Owner, Photographer and Graphic Designer
Gary Moynihan Photography | Design Ltd
www.garymoynihan.co.nz www.oldphotos.co.nz
As a personal venture I established my own company. I operate this entirely in my spare time using my own photographic and computer equipment. I take on various freelance photographic and design projects, such as:
- Studio portrait photography for model’s portfolios, event photography and location shoots.
- Designing printed material such as business cards, flyers and posters (and organising printing of same).
- Designing and producing personalised word montages on ready to hang canvases.
- Account keeping and GST recording, researching advertising opportunities and keeping in contact with clients.
- I maintain an extensive personal website to showcase my range of work, alongside a blog and several online profiles.
I also operate a site called www.oldphotos.co.nz which is an online image library of several hundred vintage photographs of New Zealand and Australia. I scanned, retouched and documented originals and now offer photographic prints and products of the images for sale on the site. I promote the site with printed material which I design myself and with online marketing via ‘daily deal’ websites.
July 2007 to Feb 2008
Photographic Retail Salesperson
Colin Kirk Photographics, Lambton Sq, 180 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand.
- I sold digital cameras and photographic equipment and accessories.
- I assisted customers with photographic printing.
- I edited and restored old photographs and created photo montages.
- I prepared customer’s imagery for printing on canvas.
Referee Mr Colin Kirk, Managing Director,
Colin Kirk Photographics Ltd
04 4730167 kirk@paradise.net.nz
February 2012
To Whom It May Concern:
Imagelab is a full service commercial photographic laboratory, large format digital imaging and display graphics company, servicing a wide range of clients throughout New Zealand. Gary Moynihan has been employed by Imagelab from March 2008 through to February 2012. Gary’s initial position with Imagelab was within our digital department.
In this position Gary was responsible for design services, pre-flighting incoming work, digital retouching and restoration, high res scanning on both Durst and Imacon equipment and digital camera scans from reflection art on our Phase 1 camera back. He also worked with “Piction”, Imagelab’s online digital asset management software.
Gary is extremely proficient in the use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign - and his work has always been of the highest standard. He consistently accepts responsibility, handles pressure and meets deadlines.
Due to a company restructure in late 2009 Gary’s position was incorporated to include a significant front counter customer service role, which he accepted willingly. As well as continuing his previous tasks, this position also involved customer liaison and advice, telephone enquiries, setting up of incoming jobs, dispatch of completed work and other general laboratory duties. This job is regarded as one of the most demanding in the lab and Gary performed it with accuracy, courtesy and all round distinction.
Gary has been a very special employee. He is always a happy and positive member of our team and it has been a pleasure to have him as part of our Company. He has great people skills and goes out of his way to treat every customer and staff member with a smile and friendly attitude. He has shown an exceptional ability to be in control and to be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time competently I have no hesitation in recommending Gary to any prospective employer as a hardworking, honest, reliable and very capable person.
Yours sincerely
Don Sharpe,
Director, Imagelab Ltd
Mr Don Sharpe, Director, Imagelab Ltd,
04 802 4188 or 027 240 3162
Mr Colin Kirk, Managing Director,
Colin Kirk Photographics Ltd
04 4730167
Member Profile
Gary MoynihanHi, my name is Gary. I’m an Auckland based Photographer and Graphic Designer.I’m originally from Ireland however I’ve been in NZ since 2007, so I guess I’m part Kiwi at this stage.
My background is in Fine Art. I graduated from Crawford College of Art and Design (Cork, Ireland) in 2004 with a B.A. in Fine Art, majoring in Print Making and Photography. I then completed further study in Digital Media. I worked full-time for 4 years as a Digital Production Technician for a large format printing company in Wellington.
My site www.garymoynihan.co.nz contains recent examples of my personal photography, drawing, digital retouch and graphic design.
I also operate a site called www.oldphotos.co.nz which is an online image library of several hundred vintage photographs of New Zealand and Australia.
I’m available for freelance graphic design, digital editing and image restoration, portrait (including studio) and event photography as well as photographic and digital editing training.
