Jon West

Jon West

Junior PhotographerUnited Kingdom
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Jon West

Jon West

Junior PhotographerUnited Kingdom
About me
Current Graduate from an Extended Diploma in Photography; I am a creatively driven, high-energy photographer with two years of experience seeking for an opportunity within a company offering to aid my progression and development in the career of professional Photography.
Work history
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    PhotographerKings Langley Football Club and Watford Ladies Football Club
    Kings Langley WD4, UKFreelance
    Designated Photographer for their new Café Bar. Working closely with clients to achieve exactly what they wanted. My responsibilities included capturing the subject (The Bar) and a variety of smaller items including beverages and promoting to new audiences via google and social media. Working directly with club associates and the first team to fulfil expectations. The Club was looking to change their imagery; Aiming to create a more professional and polished appearance. My role and duties included personally photographing players with a pop-up setup provided to me, (A Green Background, and a couple of umbrella Lights.). It was my responsibility to adapt and use my equipment to my best ability. Other Responsibilities included: Using Photoshop expertise for image manipulation, background removal and replacement. Meeting strict deadlines and tight time frames. Precisely a Couple of days to photography 25 players, edit all images, and upload directly for social media usage. Working up close and personal alongside the club photographers and Watford Fc Ladies general manager. I gained access to pitch side, allowing me tons of freedom to capture from many angles etc.
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    StudentWest Herts College.
     - United KingdomFull Time
    Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography. November 2016 -June 2018 I Entered the Course late as I originally changed from 3D Design, Meaning I was behind several months. I began my first unit with a month left and taught myself the basic fundamentals and achieved a Distinction. I studied a total of 11 Units, which all helped me to find my true ability and continuing my progression. Overtime I challenged myself to explore new genres, learning new techniques and skills while overall expanding my experiences. Course Summary: Determined, creative and result-oriented individual with a reputation for producing superior, high quality imagery. High Expertise in Lightroom Editing. Expertise in Photoshop editing, image manipulation, and image restoration. Excellent knowledge in defining themes and concept for photography. Undertaking or supervising photography, and high-volume post-production editing. An Understanding working in Studios, variety of lighting setups, directing models and being fashion literate. Framing subject matter and background in lens to capture desired image, focusing camera and adjusted settings based on lighting, subject material, distance, and film speed, selecting and assembling equipment and required background properties according to subject, materials, and conditions, directing activities of workers assisting in setting up photographic, and arranging subject material in desired position. Understanding and comfortable working in Analogue. Shooting Film, Developing and processing within darkrooms. However, still potential to widen these skills. Able to perform all administrative tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations, very skilled at preparing and distributing materials. Experience In understanding deadlines and exceeding expectations with proposals. Great Communication Skills, working within groups, and directing.
Skills
  • Advertising Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Teamworking
  • Communication
  • Independent
  • Lighting
  • Studio Photography
  • Photography