Hannah Sommer is a graduate of the BA photography program at the University of Westminster, originally from the mountains of Asheville, NC, USA. Hannah moved to the UK to study photography and seek an education in one of the world’s most creative and unique cities. Her work has a focus on portrait and documentary photography and is able to take on a variety of creative purposes and mediums and while maintaining her individual style. Hannah has an enthusiastic and reliable work ethic and sincere understanding of the importance of responsibility, communication, and consistency. As she is in the last year of her degree, finishing a thesis on cultural effects of social media images and feminism in the age of social media, she is looking to take on work that will challenge her existing skills and experience and offer new opportunities and understanding within film and photographic production.
Projects
- Made My Wardrobe (FILM)Clothes By / Lydia Higginson of Made My Wardrobe Filmmaker / Hannah Sommer Art Director / Londie Ncube Movement / Olivia Norris Music / Imogen Mahdavi Goddesses: Nyome Nicholas Williams Crystal Fischetti Josie Dale-Jones Rashida Noray Ashley Groom Kaajel Patel Melissa Arras Olivia Norris Lydia Higginson Special Thanks: Melissa Arras Ellen Downes Josie Dale-Jones Lucy Lloyd-Jones Kathleen Ellis Prudence Gibson & Rebecca, Ellen and Abbie at The Koppel Project
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Projects credited in
- Diary of a misunderstood Black WomanA10 Page fashion Spread I was the Creative Director and Makeup Artist on. Sourcing and casting the right Models and Photographers, Videographers, Locations as well as creating Hair And Makeup Design. I also commissioned a Poet to write a piece to go alongside the fashion Spread.
Work history
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PhotographerAdolescent Content
London, United KingdomFreelance
In July 2018, I was signed on to Adolescent Content, a platform supporting young filmmakers and photographers in their careers. Since then, I have participated in the professional seminars given by the company on professional development and brand management and have created work for clients such as Converse and Beats by Dre.
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PhotographerHannah Sommer Photography
London, United KingdomFreelance
My freelance work has given me experience and expertise in a variety of photographic practices such as weddings, fashion, and advertisement. What I focus on in my personal creative endeavors are subjects and projects related to youth culture, feminism, and globalism. I have contributed work to many magazines and publications and intend on pursuing this at a higher level in my future.
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Skills
- Portrait Photography
- Studio Lighting
- Fashion Photography
- Retouching
- Editorial Photography
- Film Development
- Post Production
- Adobe Photoshop
- Organising Photoshoots
- Production
Education
MA Art and Visual CultureUniversity of Westminster
London, United Kingdom
I am currently completing my MA in Art and Visual Culture at the University of Westminster and due to graduate in September 2021. My studies have been focused on technology and visual culture, feminist and queer theory, and archival research. I am interested in themes surrounding surveillance technology, interfaced sex, and social media culture.
BA PhotographyUniversity of Westminster
London, United Kingdom
I am currently completing my third year at the UOW and conducting my dissertation on the effects of social media on feminism and photographic media. A transcript of marks is available upon request.
Awards
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Southeast Emmy Student Production AwardsEmmy Award
Honorable Mention for "Let Me Heal You” music videoB
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The Blue Ridge Young Filmmakers FestivalBlue Ridge Young Filmmakers Festival
Best Artistic Direction for "Let Me Heal You" music video+ Show more