About me

I am a creative photographer with over 25 years experience. I specialise in studio still-life, producing creative styled shots, products & roomsets, I also shoot location photography and some commercial portrait work. I have worked for advertising and design agencies, direct to client, large publishing houses & the retail sector. I pride myself on providing high-quality work, have a keen eye for detail, and good time-management. I am conscientious, flexible & easy-going. I enjoy working as part of a team with stylists, and take art-direction well, I'm equally happy to work on my own.

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Projects

• 1

  Kingfisher - XmasStyled roomsets and in-situ photography for Kingfisher
• Mercedes. You Can't Change Man.Series of 6 adverts for Mercedes
• 4

  Penguin. The Nothing That Is.Book jacket photography for Penguin. Nice open brief.

Work history

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PhotographerAdam Mitchinson
Jun 2008London, United KingdomFreelance
I am a creative photographer with over 25 years experience. I specialise in studio still-life, covering everything from packshots, ghost mannequins (ecom), to creative styled shots & roomsets. I also shoot corporate events & headshots. I have worked for advertising and design agencies, direct to client, large publishing houses & the retail sector. I pride myself on providing high-quality work, have a keen eye for detail, and good time-management. I am conscientious, flexible & easy-going. I enjoy working as part of a team with stylists, and take art-direction well, I'm equally happy to work on my own. Clients include : Kingfisher / B&Q, M&S, Johnson & Johnson, Louise Kennedy.
Photographer / studio managerHearst Magazines UK
Jan 2005 - Jun 2008London, United KingdomFull Time
• Set-up and run new in-house digital photography studio supplying all titles • Supplying wide range of photography and managing two dedicated studios. • Managing assistant, 2nd photographer and freelance retoucher. • Controlling department budgets, selling-in facility and provide staff training

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Skills

• Photography
• Photoshop
• Commercial Photography
• Editorial Photography
• Lighting
• Capture One Pro
• Studio Lighting
• Accessories Photography
• Still Life Photography
• Location Photography

Education

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BA(Hons) PhotographyBlackpool & The Fylde College
Sep 1993 - Jun 1996Blackpool, United Kingdom
HND, Ba(Hons) Photography, PQE, Blackpool & the Fylde College / Lancaster University

Awards

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IDEA 2000The AOP
Included in the first IDEA book, showcasing digital photography by The Association of Photographers.
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Association of Photographers / Kodak AwardsAOP
Winner of editorial award, brief set by Observer Magazine.