About me
I am a confident, enthusiastic and resourceful lighting/production assistant with 2 years' experience working for multiple agencies and photographers.
As a production assistant I've worked on commercial brand campaigns for the likes of Karen Millen, Adidas, Timberland, Nike & Smart Water. As a photo assistant I've had the pleasure of working with a whole host of established creatives and up & coming talents; Luke & Nik, Daniel Fraser, Simon Thistleton, Nick Thompson & Ted-Humble-Smith to name a few, on numerous projects ranging from fashion editorials, beauty and still-life, for publications and brands including Avon, Nike, Man About Town, Vogue UK/Japan/Italia and L'Officiel Homme +.
Below are shortened lists of photographers, clients & producers I have worked for:
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Cuneyt Akeroglu | Alex Bramall | Jack Bridgland | Laura Jane Coulson | Brett Danton | Daniel Fraser | Liberto Fillo | Henrique Gendre | Luke & Nik | Adam Fussell | James Harvey Kelly | Bruna Kazinoti | Ulrike Rindermann | Matthew Shave | Owen Silverwood | Ted Humble-Smith | Nick Thompson | Giampaolo Sgura
CLIENTS (EDITORIAL AND COMMERCIAL)
Adidas | Ader | Avon | Cosmopolitan | Esquire Middle East | GQ Germany | Gentleman’s Journal | Harrods | Interface | Jigsaw | Karen Millen | L’Officiel Homme + | Loft Studios | Nike | Puma | S Moda | Smart Water | Sony Music Entertainment UK | Timberland | Under Armour | Universal Music | Victoria Beckham | Vogue Italia | Vogue UK | Vogue Japan
PRODUCERS
Danielle Bouchard | Tara Bartlett (WMA Agency) | Camilla Bellamacina | Charlotte Cockbill (Creative Blood) | Amy Konig (Victoria Beckham) | Anissa Payne (NM Productions) | Mike Rowling (Creative Blood)
Projects credited in
- In Studio w/ Crumb HumansTook some time to shoot in a studio, and here's how the shots came out. Thoughts? Photos shot at JJ Media studio in Hoxton. FIlm: Portra 400, TMAX 100 & Ektachrome 100 S&D: Bayeux Crew: Photographer: Francis Augusto Photo assist: Giles Smith Light assist: Andreas Pareris Shoot assist/runner: Fanny Beckman Models: Louis, Divine & Stella from Crumb Agency
Work history
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Lighting Warehouse OperativeProlighting
London, United KingdomFreelance
The position entails preparing and testing lighting equipment, operating booking in and out procedures, loading and unloading of delivery vehicles and kit deliveries and collections.
Daily duties include:
- Assisting with preparing equipment for hire
- Delivering and collecting equipment
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Day to day warehouse maintenance
- General maintenance of a wide range of technical equipment
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LIGHTING & PRODUCTION ASSISTANTAndreas Parperis Photo
London, United KingdomFreelance
My key responsibilities as a photographic lighting assistant include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring all equipment on shoot days are accounted for and in working order.
• Carefully building lighting sets as directed by either 1st assistant or photographer.
• Following photographers instructions carefully with a proactive and professional attitude.
• Following and implementing health and safety procedures regarding the handling and use of high voltage studio lighting, heavy stands, grip and digital equipment.
• Measuring light accurately and testing before shoot occurs.
• Safeguarding setup and crew members from potential hazards in and around the studio.
• Safely breaking down equipment after shoot.
My key responsibilities as a production assistant include, but are not limited to:
• Production running and helping with the day-to-day ground and admin tasks during busy shoots.
• Aiding lead producer in pre-production i.e. creating call sheets, sourcing photographers, stylists, MUA & assistants, location scouting, equipment hire and catering.
• Helping all crew members in various skilled practises (depending on experience and training) to ensure all tasks are completed successfully and quickly.
• Upholding the highest standard of customer service and professionalism when dealing with clients and all members of crew.
Below is a list of lighting & digital equipment to which I have experience handling and using myself. I am also familiar with basic forms of grip, stands, booms, flag & net kits, reflectors, textiles, cables (16A/32A/63A) & distribution (32A to both x4/x6 16A K9/ 63A to 4x16A + 3x32A FDU).
FLASH
• Profoto Pro 7 Twin Head
• Profoto B1 500 Air Monolight
• Profoto D1 1000 Air Monolight
• Profoto B4 1000 Air Pack
HMI
• Dedo 400D HMI
• Arri True Blue D5 575 HMI
• Arri 1.2KW/M18 Compact HMI
• Film Gear 1.2KW/2.5KW/4KW Compact HMI
TUNGSTEN
• Dedo Light 150W 3 Head Kit
• Arri T1/T2/T5 Fresnel Kit
• Arri Lite 750/2000 Plus
• Arri 2KW Blonde
• Arri 800KW Red Head
CAMERA SYSTEMS
• Canon EOS 5D, Mark I, II, III, IV
• Mamiya RZ67 pro
• 35mm film systems (Canon, Pentax)
SOFTWARE
• PC & Apple Mac Literate
• Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge)
• Capture One Pro - Basic level
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Skills
- Photoshop
- Photography
- Photo Assisting
- Lightroom
- Arri Lighting
- Production Admin
- Studio Assistance
- 120 Film
- 35mm Film Photography
- Set Building
Education
FdA Photography & Digital ImageryManchester Metropolitan University
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Primary focus:
- Commercial Practices & Conceptual Portraiture
Additional skills gained:
- Thorough use of Apple Mac desktops, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, and InDesign)
- Hands on technical experience handling studio equipment - this includes lighting, grip and stands.