About me

An emerging documentary and portrait photographer based just outside of London. I have a keen interest in peoples identity, culture, and sociopolitical issues. insta: @joelaval

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• Any designers that need their products photographed? UNPAID!!
• LOOKING FOR EMERGING MODELS TO COLLAB WITH TO BUILD PORTFOLIOS!! :)
• Looking for a model and stylist to collab with in the next few weeks!

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Projects

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  Christmas DayAfter my brother received his first camera for Christmas, he was desperate to go out and shoot in our local park. Of course I had to document our day together.
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  There is a House on FireThis ongoing documentary project looks into the political anxiety that the UK faces today; with the process of Brexit and the recent general election, the public is now in a divisive state. I decided to approach this topic with a diaristic and observational style, each image portraying the fear, confusion and mistrust we are experiencing together.
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  'Untitled'Ongoing project. Since moving away from home, I wanted to explore more around Hatfield in Hertfordshire. All images are shot on 35mm black and white film.

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Work history

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Student ProctorUniversity of Hertfordshire
Oct 2019Hatfield, United KingdomInternship
This job role commitment and initiative. I regularly check the darkrooms, processing labs and studios, making sure the areas are tidy and any equipment is ready for the next day.

Skills

• Photo Assisting
• Photography Editing
• Photography Shoots
• Photoshop
• 35mm Photography
• Film Photography
• 120 Film
• Film Processing
• Assistant
• Studio Lighting
• Studio Photography
• Portrait Photography
• Portraits
• Portraiture Photography
• Documentary Photography

Education

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PhotographyUniversity of Hertfordshire
Sep 2018Hatfield, United Kingdom
Studying Photography (BA) at University of Hertfordshire.