Laurent Alfieri

Photographer – Artist – Permaculturist – Educator – Trilingual

More than 20 years of experience as a professional photographer, 14 years for the advertising, fashion and music industries in New York City. Passion for Permaculture and 7 years of experience in education both in France and California.

Work Experiences

Assistant of Education, Substitute Teacher & Garden Ambassador

Lycée Français de San Francisco, Sausalito CA. (September 2016 to October 2021)
Attends children needs outside of classrooms during recess, lunchtime and after school. Substitutes teacher from grade one to five. Assists teacher in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Designs and creates a garden. Hosts children to do projects like planting, composting and garden care. Communicates with parents on a daily basis.

Assistant of Education

Collège Bertie Albrecht, Sainte Maxime, France. (September 2014 to June 2016)
Attends children needs outside of classrooms. Parents communication.

Professional Photographer

Contract, Qatar. (2013)
Hired by a Spanish production based in Doha, to photograph various subjects, like portraits, still life and landscapes. This material were to be used for the Qatar Celebration Day campaign.

Éco Village Entrepreneur

Le Projet Papillon, Plan de la Tour, France. (2012 – 2014)
After studying Permaculture in California and rich of his American experience, conceives an Eco Village project in Provence. The concept attracts a lot of people but cannot be realized at that time and in this part of France.

Photographer, Dad at Home, Gardener

Sebastopol, California. (2008-2012)
Raises his child in Sonoma County, California. Manages their garden, a chicken coop alongside a busy AirBnb room rental.
Freelance photographer for local clients.

Professional Photographer

Freelance, New York City. (1993 – 2008)
International and national advertising campaigns, fashion editorial stories, album covers and portraits. 1st assistant for Stéphane Sednaoui, Anton Corbijn and George Du Bose. Photographs for private clients and non profit organizations also.
(See list here)

Coffee Shop Manager

Moda Cafe, Brooklyn NY. (2001 – 2003)
Manages occasionally on week-ends a small but trendy coffee shop and bar a tapas in Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering art show and DJ’s parties.

Gallery owner

Atelier Alfieri, Fine Art Photography, Brooklyn NY. (1999 – 2003)
Creates a workshop and gallery space in Park Slope Brooklyn NY, showcasing local artists and his own work.

Official Photographer Pavillon of the European Community at the World Expo

Sociedad Estatal Española, & European Commission, Sevilla Spain. (1992)
Hired by the Spanish government to cover the construction and special events at the World Expo in Sevilla prior its opening to the public. He’s the official photographer for the European Pavilion during the Expo. Photographs all official visits and special events. Edits the photos and organizes the workflow.