About Al

Al Charest

PHOTO JOURNALIST – AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER

Veteran Photojournalist
Olympic & International Experience
Sports Photos & Video
Event & Business Shoots
Helping Businesses Be Visible

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What I am really good at:

Sports! I’ve spent 30+ years shooting hockey, football, skiing, golf, biking and pretty much every sport under the sun or a roof.

I have had the pleasure of shooting several conferences and events including celebrities like Randy Jackson and speakers from Google. I have also helped businesses with interior, exterior and staff profiles images they can use on their websites and social media.

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I have a special passion for skiing and mountain biking. I could spend every day on my bike or my boards. My pictures have been the feature shots for the ski pages of the Calgary Sun & Calgary Herald for over 30 years.

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PS…I am now selling pictures and videos on Shutterstock. Link and feed coming soon.

Interested in chatting how I can help you with some photography or videography?

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Testimonials

Thank you so much for an amazing presentation. You had everybody engaged. They are so excited to get out in the field and use your great tips. Look forward to working with you.

Jani Burker

National Sales Manager – ImageWear

Thanks for joining us in Austin, TX at the Vision Council Executive Summit. Lots of incredible feedback about your breakout session, The Digital Executive and your book, The Digital Sales Rep. Here’s to an exciting and successful 2023.

Nathan Troxwell

Director of Member Services – Vision Council

The value that you bring to our company is endless! Thank you for sharing insights from your book at the sales meeting. We’re so inspired!

Laarni Cayetano

Director of Marketing – Lumenis Vision

I downloaded and read the e-book the summer of 2022. Not only was the book very informative it gave me the push & inspiration to really pivot into the digital marketing world. It should be in the hands of any sales team in the optical industry.

Thanks Trudi for the helpful, smart tips and insight on what sales is moving towards.

Anna Ibay

Brand Manager – Alternative Plan B

Thank you for taking the time to talk to our sales team this past week. It was truly educational and inspirational.

David, Peter & Liz Friedfeld

The ClearVision Family

Trudi recently met with our sales organization and did a virtual workshop on the principles around The Digital Sales Rep book. The workshop was extremely well-received by our sales team. The team was able to immediately use some of the pearls Trudi shared in their everyday relationship building, which have since yielded positive results. I highly recommend Trudi as impactful and insightful speaker!

Laura Dorris

Executive VP & GM, Strategic Sales – PECCA

The ZEISS Vision sales team had a great afternoon with our friend Trudi Charest, an amazing person, friend, and Author of The Digital Sales Rep. Loved the training session Trudi. So valuable to myself and the Team. I am always learning from you Trudi, from the time we worked together at B&L and now at ZEISS. Thank you. I highly recommend the Audible version for you road warriors.

Shawn Laursen

Business Development Manager – Zeiss Vision