London based Digital Operator & fine art photographer
Phase One Certified Professional
Future: Digital Technician, Art Direction, Creative Direction
Present: Freelance Digital Technician
Past: Senior Digital Technician at Rankin, Junior in-house Creative LDN, Creative Intern AMS, Falmouth University Photography Graduate
Skills: Capture One, Digital Workflow, Chronosync, Adobe Creative Suite, Re-touch, Design, Creative, Art Direction, Concept
Projects
- CeremonyA short series captured whilst exploring the Yucatan Peninsula of México. The title was inspired by my discovery of the ancient use of a Copal by the Mayans. Copal, a dried tree resin was burned ceremonially as an offering to the Mayan gods. In many ways the process of shooting and creatively reacting to my surroundings once again after a long hiatus was a ceremonial experience for me, with the Yucatan peninsula representing an offering of subject matter. ceremony /ˈsɛrɪməni/ noun 1. a form
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Projects credited in
- SPKTRM x PanasonicTo launch the new Panasonic Lumix S series - Brave agency captured all of the behind-the-scenes action on my latest Spktrm Beauty photo shoot using their latest camera. I wanted to work with the brand Spktrm because of their pledge to strive for real and diverse beauty, with all of their imagery being retouch-free. Sounds like a good way to show off a new camera? We cast the talent through Spktrm's own Instagram page, finding the real fans of the product and what it stands for. Using bold block
- Rankin x Jaguar - Rooms By Rankin‛Rooms by Rankin’ is a special collaboration between Jaguar and Rankin to celebrate the design excellence and unparalleled performance of three key Jaguar sports saloons – XF, XE and the legendary Mk 2. To create a sense of originality and visual dynamism, Rankin designed and built three bespoke studio rooms, each dressed to reflect the unique character of the car.5
- RANKIN CREATIVE I Rolls-Royce I Rules Rewritten'Created by the renowned British photographer and filmmaker, ‘Rules Rewritten’ for Rolls-Royce premiered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The film features the ‘Game of Thrones‘ star Gwendoline Christie and the Rolls-Royce Phantom. The racey short is firmly directed at the marque’s increasing younger audience – the new generation of Phantom customer who are hyper successful, mostly self-made and internationally-connected.' - ENID London16
- Rankin x HungerTV - Wigs on FireManga barnets at Vivienne Westwood, feathery pixie crops at Dries Von Noten and acid brights at Junya Watanabe: the wig is well and truly back in fashion for SS19. Putting his own theatrical twist on the trend, Rankin blends faux crowns with the fire emoji in a brand new editorial with hair maestro Nick Irwin and makeup artist Andrew Gallimore.7
- Rankin x HungerTV - Vinyl BeautyOpulent, over-the-top and unapologetic: 80s beauty is making a comeback in 2k18. From iridescent lip-glosses to inky black liners, Rankin and makeup artist Marco Antonio celebrate Vinyl Beauty in an exclusive editorial for HUNGER.13
- Rankin x AvonAvon is trying to shake up its image by tapping British photographer Rankin to create its latest campaign The Winter Edit, which launches on Friday online and via Avonrepresentatives. The campaign centers around four key looks: Go Galactic, Divine Dream, Fired Up and Molten Metals, inspired by key makeup trends seen on the autumn 2018 catwalks. From metallic sheens to fiery orange shades and cotton candy tones, these edits are meant to “enable self-expression, inspire confidence and be fun,” sai11
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Work history
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Freelance Digital TechnicianAlex Gale - Digital Technician
London, United KingdomFreelance
Operating freelance as a seasoned Digital Technician, based out of London.
Senior Digital TechnicianRANKIN
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Working internationally on medium to large scale shoots & running the digital department as the Senior Digital Technician at Rankin.
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Skills
- Art Direction
- Art Photography
- Commercial Photography
- Picture Editing
- Retouching
- Fine Art
- Exhibition
- Design
- Creative
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Graphic Design
- Digital Design
- Digital Imaging
- Film Photography
- Digital Photography
Education
BA(Hons) PhotographyFalmouth University
- Falmouth, United Kingdom
Achieved 2:1
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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma PhotographySouth Cheshire College
- United Kingdom
Achieved D*D*D*
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Awards
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Phase One Certified ProfessionalPhase One
Phase One Certified Professional is a comprehensive training course in Phase One Camera Systems, Digital Backs and Capture One Software. It is designed to give digital techs and assistants the knowledge they need to be more efficient on set and attain the highest level of reliability with Phase One technology.