About me
www.itsjustgillian.com
Freelance photographer from South East London; specialising in live music, BTS and portrait photography.
After studying music performance for 3 years I fell in love with photography; I started taking pictures at concerts on my iPhone for fun before deciding to buy a proper camera and take it more seriously.
I'm super happy and feel really blessed that I'm able to combine my love for music and photography; touring with artists, being in the studio while they create songs, press shots and all the other amazing moments and memories I get to capture and save.
I still play bass guitar too and am currently playing for the amazing J Love.
Feel free to get in touch with me via the dots, email or social media.
Work history
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Photographeritsjustgillian
London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance photographer – Global: 2016 – present
Established a recognized freelance photography business with a large group of faithful customers.
Day to day running of a photography business, including setting up, running a website and social media channels.
Consulting with customers regarding packages, service hours and other fine details
Set up personal photography equipment and created the best environment for aesthetically pleasing shots
Photographed high quality images for both print and online distribution
Received recognition from multiple magazines such as Complex, FEAT mag, Trench and featured on well known social’s such as GRM, Linkup TV and Mixtape Madness.
Specialising in:
Concert Photography:
Taken live pictures of Aitch, Zara Larsson, Noah Cyrus, Amelia Monet, Aj Tracey, JME, Kara Marni, Wiley, Not3s, Kojo Funds, NSG, Donel Jones, Becky Hill and more.
Behind the scene photography:
Creative Director at Tiptopforlife Music Group responsible for in the studio photography and videography as well as single/album covers. Artist and repertoire at Toptopforlife Music Group overseeing the recording process as well as liaising with artists and scouting talent. Assisting with marketing and promotion.
Behind the scene photographer at several successful music video’s such as: Poundz, Opp Thot. S1, Pirate Swing. Marci Phonix ft Suspect, Russ and RA, 8910’s. Dolapo ft Louis Rei, Down. House of Pharaohs, London’s finest and AJ Jr, Lights Out.
Behind the scene photographer in music studio’s with producers such as Rude Kid, Sevaqk, JT, 169, P2j and Jake Gosling.
Fashion and product photography
Taken pictures of clothing, jewellery and confectioneries for established brands such as Marbek, Gone Club, Fortune Wear, Ashes to Ashes, The Lucky Club, Life’s Attitude and JCB Juice.
Assisted in high fashion photoshoots for Gay Times magazine responsible for setting up the studio and equipment, taking direction and learning from the main photographer.
Portrait photography
Exhibited portrait photographs at lets talk the sermon in 2017 showcasing the natural beauty of black women.
Promotional portraits for actors and artist building portfolio’s.
Skills
- Photography
- Photoshop
- Marketing
- Copywriting
- Videography
- Cinematography
Education
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Music PerformanceLewisham College
- London, United Kingdom
Studied music performance and business for three years, passing the BTEC level 3 course with a Triple Distinction *