About me

I'm a photographer based in South West London who specialises in documentary and portrait photography. After graduating from Nottingham Trent university with a first class degree in photography, I have worked on a number of commissions with companies ranging from portraiture, to events, to documentary work. I've had my imagery exhibited in Nottingham, London, South Korea and Slovakia where my work was showcased on billboards. I'm available for photography projects, collaborations and work, my instagram is @Jess_govinden if you would like to see more of my work or DM me for any jobs/ collaborations or just to say hi!

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• PAID JOB: Looking for someone to photograph an event for a DJ collective on the 19th February at The Castle in Aldgate East
• PAID JOB: Need an assistant photographer for a wedding on the 28th and 30th July, must be London based and own a camera!
• CALLING ALL DJS, from Garage to Hip Hop, Grime to DnB and everything in between, send in your mixes!

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Projects

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  Shop Local for EverpressDocumented some of the most exciting up and coming businesses in London Featuring: Supa Ya Ramen, JENKI, Willy's Pies, Duffy Sound, Norman's Cafe, Brother Ldn, Shots Fired Hot Sauce, SpiceBox and Nouveau Wine
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  RyanI photographed Ryan for IMM Models
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  SamI photographed Sam for IMM Models
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  RhysRhys for First Model Management London
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  LukeLuke for First Model Management London
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  Luke and RhysTest model shoot of Luke and Rhys for First Model Management London

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Projects credited in

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  RIDWAN - Test Shoot B/W editTest Shoot with Photographer Jess Govinden and Model Ridwan from First Model Management Styled by Myself - Chelsea Siobhan Original colour photos edited into black and white by me.

Work history

Content ExecutiveSEEN Connects
May 2022London, United KingdomFull Time
Working across Photography, Creative and Social
PhotographerWarner Music Group
May 2021London, United KingdomFreelance
- Organise outings with Jalle (an artist signed to their label) 2-3 days a month to get imagery, videos and content for his social media - Strong communication with his artist management team, organising concepts and locations for the shoot to represent him as an artist in the best form - Creative direction on all shoots, ensuring the imagery is set to the standard Warner are expecting - Efficient turnover of images, ensuring the management team and Jalle receive the content quickly - Strong interpersonal and communication skills throughout the days of photographing and the meetings with the management team

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Skills

• Digital
• Portrait Photography
• Documentary Photography
• Communication
• Creative Ideas
• Confident
• Lightroom
• Photoshop
• Photoshoot Assisting
• Lighting

Education

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1st Class HonoursNottingham Trent University
Sep 2016 - Jun 2019Nottingham, United Kingdom
I studied photography at Nottingham Trent university for 3 years, mainly focusing on documentary and portraiture. In my final year I focused on documenting the UK urban music scene, creating a final set of images for an exhibition and a magazine. I wrote a dissertation on grime's representation on visual culture in the UK and gained the dissertation award for an 'outstanding piece of writing'. Throughout my years of studying I learnt about studio and outdoor lighting, a vast amount of camera equipment, critical practice and digital and analog camera practices.

Awards

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Dissertation AwardNottingham Trent University
I won an award for my dissertation on grime's visual culture in the UK, it was described as a timely discussion on an unexplored area of an underground music culture.
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Take More Photos X LoveboxTake More Photos
I won a competition, in which 3000 people applied, to take pictures at Lovebox festival with the company Take More Photos