About

A part-time web designer/ front-end developer/ prepress technician/ aspiring photographer and student from British Columbia, who’s always plugged in for music, and endlessly in search for inspiration.

In October 2008, I graduated from BCIT’s New Media Design and Web Development program. I’ve been freelancing ever since. Currently, I’m working towards a diploma in Computing Science at Douglas College.

I specialize in HTML/CSS as well as integrating CMS. I’ve worked with Drupal, WebGui and WordPress, with WordPress being where I’m most proficient at, having a strong knowledge and background in skinning WordPress websites.

Areas of Expertise: Photography and post-processing, Web and Print Design, Front-end Development
Skills: Photoshop, HTML, CSS, CMS, PHP, XML, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, WordPress theming

Showcased Works here:
Annual Culture Crawl, Purple Thistle Centre (November 2008)
Coffeehouse, The Purple Thistle Centre (February 2009)
Digital SLR Photography Magazine Issue (June 2009)
Ignite Youth Festival, The Cultch (May 2009)
Deviantart Daily Deviation (July 6, 2009)

I am always open to projects and collaborations. If you have an idea or project in mind, please feel free to contact me in the contact information below.
lauricesolomon@gmail.com / 604 506 1638

Places
Linkedin
Twitter
Last.fm
Flickr
Tumblr

Whistler

A series of photos taken in Whistler, BC

Loud sunsets

Abstract, out -of-focus photograph, taken with a Canon 50D and 50mm f/1.8 II

Whistler RVing

A redesign-project I was assigned during my time at O2 Nxt. Designed elements from the logo to the page layout concept, to HTML/CSSS and WordPress integration. Applied Google Analytics and tested on both Mac and PC platforms including IE compatibility.

Unfold Theme

A simple 3-column, newspaper/magazine inspired, Tumblr theme, making use of Masonry by David Desandro. Details »

The lightness of being afloat

Made use of the reverse lens technique, to achieve a macro photo, scattered dandelion seeds, back lit with my computer screen wherein the background varies form shot to shot.  Details »

There is something in here

Made use of the reverse lens technique and natural lighting from a bright sunset. Details »

Tao Ti

A simple microsite for Tao Ti containing information about the company and their products. A division for their international brand in Asia.  Details »