Holly Taylor
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Holly Taylor

Creative AssistantLondon, United Kingdom
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Holly Taylor
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Holly Taylor

Creative AssistantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I have been a self employed creative assistant since 2017. Specialising in production and data management with relevant archiving experience. I love what I do and looking to continue growing my knowledge in lighting and film.
Projects
  • Amazon Launchpad // Claire Harrison Photography
    Amazon Launchpad // Claire Harrison PhotographyThe morning is the always the most important part of the day for me. Making sure the connection from camera to computer is there, the lights are firing at the same time, rigging them safely and ensuring whatever I hand over is exactly what the photogrpaher and client agreed...this is all set up in the morning and then the content churned out during the day. This day was no different, with two active sets I had to design a mobile workstation with all the same gear and gadgets I would have on an o
  • Zara McDermott // BBC iPlayer Cover Sleeve // Slater King
    Zara McDermott // BBC iPlayer Cover Sleeve // Slater KingLighting and digital support for the dream photogrpaher Slater King.
  • Vashi // Benedict Morgan // Digital Operative
    Vashi // Benedict Morgan // Digital OperativeYou meet the nicest teams when you least expect it. During lockdown time I lucked out on assisting on Kat Perry with her production company. I delved straight in, working from home mostly like everyone else. However, there was a day or two where I went on set as a producer and this is where I met George (we were so cool we didn't exchange second names) but he was Benedict's Digi Op on the shoot and we hit it off immediately. When I meet people in the industry I look for a cool, knowledgeable hea
  • Mo Gilligan // The New Review Cover // Suki Dhanda
    Mo Gilligan // The New Review Cover // Suki DhandaI have assistted Suki for 5 years now. She was one of the first photographer's I ever assistted and it goes without saying I learnt so much from her. Things like, how to talk to clients, how to make the subject relax and pull the best out of them. Her eye for detail is immense and her high standards pushed me to be constantly better. The amount of adventures we've been on carry with them great memories. Seeing her juggle this with being a committed mum sets a clear example of how to navigate it
  • Chinti & Parker // Ecom // Digital Operator
    Chinti & Parker // Ecom // Digital OperatorAs Digital Operator I am responsible for setting up and troubleshooting any camera or lighting faults. I bring with me a M1 Macbook Pro, Eizo monitor, powered hub, hardrives, tethers and card readers. We rent the lighting equipment from the studio. You can see below a picture of "my office" and a sample image of that day. Ecmommerce jobs are great days because we get to shoot alot of content in a short amount of time without doing any major changes to the set.
  • Jamie Lau // Mermaid Gin // Digital Operative (Photographer's Assistant)
    Jamie Lau // Mermaid Gin // Digital Operative (Photographer's Assistant)A great photographer to work with and assist. Anyone whose in need of some food photography contact Jamie Lau. See his further work: https://www.studiolau.com/ Great ingredients styled by the amazing food stylist Lauren Becker: https://laurenbeckerstyling.com/. Having such a strong team like this makes such a difference, very grateful to be working with these lovely people.
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Projects credited in
  • Coterie. Network plugins
    Coterie. Network pluginsIntroducing Mellow to our new plugins series she is a singer /songwriter we speak to about her latest projects.
  • Coterie.Network
    Coterie.NetworkIntroducing Naivasha Mwanji to our new plugins series she is the founder of the Archive podcast we speak to about her inspiration and why she started.
  • This Black History Month 2021, meet 100 Black trailblazers redefining the industry
    This Black History Month 2021, meet 100 Black trailblazers redefining the industryIn celebration of Black History Month, we’re thrilled to share our annual list of Black rising stars – as nominated by The Dots community – who are making history, transforming the industry today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. We still have a long way to go to diversify the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it’s important for us to celebrate and be inspired by the incredible Black leaders that surround us. The list we’ve put together is one that shines with brilli
Work history
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    Assistant ProducerKat Perry Productions
    London, United KingdomFreelance
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    Photographers Assistant and On-Set Digital OperativeSelf Employed
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    I work with various photographer's in the commercial, documentary and journalism sector helping achieve the highest quality imagery in the industry. I come alive on-set communicating as a go between art directors and photographers ensuring each project is handed over in an appropriate fashion for it to go the next stage.
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Skills
  • Photography
  • Indesign
  • Photoshop
  • Photoshoot Assisting
  • Capture One
  • Canon
  • Photography Portraiture
  • Still Life
  • 120 Film
  • Studio Assistance
  • Graphic Communication
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Branding
  • Retouching
  • Profoto Lighting
  • Hasselblad
  • Elinchrom
  • Bowens Lighting
  • Curating Photography
  • Website Development
Education
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    BA (Hons) Graphic Art & DesignUniversity of Southampton
    Winchester, United Kingdom
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    British Sign Language Level 1DOT Languages
     - Woking, United Kingdom
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