Joanne Banks

Joanne Banks

Photography AssistantUnited Kingdom
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Joanne Banks

Joanne Banks

Photography AssistantUnited Kingdom
About me
I'm a portrait and fashion photographer with a BA (Honours) Commercial Photography degree from the The Arts University of Bournemouth. With experience as a photographer's assistant, working on location and in the studio, proficient in mac and photoshop as well as other imaging software. As an enthusiastic, polite, and hardworking individual determined to pursue a career in the creative industry, I am a reliable team player that will do my utmost to rise to any challenge presented.
Projects
  • Fishing for Compliments
    Fishing for ComplimentsA women's fashion editorial based on the story of two women who have gone 'fishing' for love interests.
  • Women in Male-Dominated Sport
    Women in Male-Dominated SportA portrait series exploring women who participate in male-dominated sports.
  • Fisherman
    FishermanA menswear fashion editorial based upon designer Lizzie Atkins collection ‘Fisherman’. Lizzie grew up in a seaside town where she got to know a local fisherman Tabla Rassa who spends his life on a boat despite not being able to swim. The editorial captures all the aspects of a beach that do not require the need to swim, styled and casted with a contemporary portrayal to represent the modern man.
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Work history
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    Photography AssistantFreelance
    I have freelanced as a photographer's assistant to Philp Haynes, Jo Mieszkowski, Cicci Feinstein, Nina Assam, Montana Lowery. Duties included: -Setting up and packing away photographic equipment -Running small errands -Applying makeup/combing hair of models
    Photographer
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    I photographed new models (child and adult) and couples.
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Skills
  • Styling
  • Excel
  • Photoshop
  • Powerpoint
  • Word
  • Fashion Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Location Scouting
  • Broncolor
  • MAC PC Environments
  • 35mm Film
  • Studio and Location Photography
  • Bridge and Capture
  • Bowens Lighting
  • Canon Nikon Dslr
Education
    BA(Hons) Commercial Photography
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    I studied a 3 year course in Commercial Photography
Awards
    AOP Student Award Best in Category: Sunday Supplement
    I won the AOP Student Award Best in Category: Sunday Supplement, judged by Wendy Carrig and had two portraits of mine exhibited at The Print Space gallery, London. http://joannebanksblog.tumblr.com/post/125550360556/yesterday-i-won-the-aop-student-awards-2015-best
    Alexander Rose Photographic competition
    I won the Alexander Rose Photographic competition which was judged by Terry O'Neil and Joan Collins. It was sponsored by the Sunday Express and OK!Magazine, consequently I had my work published by them.