Projects
- Dazed100Hi Dazed! I'm Karen Stanley a London based photographer, and I'm nominating myself for the Dazed 100 list. Through my lens, I aim to capture the evolving narratives of identity and self expression in today's youth culture. My work sits at the intersection of fashion and social commentary, using style and imagery to explore themes such as gender fluidity, digital identity, and the cultural blending that defines the new generation. I'm drawn to capturing queer stories that often remain unseen,
- Club BillboardHi I'm Karen Stanley, a queer London based photographer working with mixed media. I'm submitting some collages photographed and edited by me, featuring models Violet Chachki, Reenie, and Starlet. This ongoing project celebrates the vibrancy and love I have for my community - inspired by Hollywood technicolour, pop art & vintage magazines, I've created a unique and textured style celebrating sexuality. Collaging the final images with a mixture of analog and digital photography, I love to see t
- DIVAsI'm Karen Stanley, a queer fine art and fashion photographer based in London. Working with digital and analog combinations and mixed media, I create work that has a textured and vintage feel. This is an ongoing project with models such as Violet Chachki and Amanda Lepore. Inspired by Hollywood technicolour, pop art & vintage magazines, I've created a unique and textured style celebrating sexuality. Collaging the final images with a mixture of analog and digital photography, I love to see text
- Let them eat cake ✨I'm Karen Stanley, a fine art and fashion photographer based in London. Working with digital and analog combinations and mixed media, I create work that has a textured and vintage feel. This project is a portrait series of LLedir shot in London on 120mm film. A Northern Irish drag queen inspired by Marie Antoinette, she comes from a place where being openly queer often invites scrutiny and judgement. This project celebrates and captures her journey, shedding light on the transformative power
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Work history
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Freelance photographerKaren Stanley Photography
London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance Photography, 2021 - Present.
- Creative shoot for Violet Chachki at The London Edition Hotel. Photography
and lighting, selecting, editing, and retouching all images as well as creating
vibrant and textured collage graphics in post production.
- Location photography for Milk Model Management. Portraits and full body
shots with natural lighting for look book usage.
- Commissions at 23 Paul Street. Shooting burlesque artists followed from my
mood boards and image research. Setting up portable lighting, editing, colour
grading, retouching final images as well as creating collage graphics in post
production.
- Creative photography for Fiorucci at the Soho store. Taking direction from
the creative director and store manger, portrait and full length shots.
- Publication commissions for Dazed Beauty, Kaltblut and Attitude Magazines.
- Assisting; Stylist Rita Melssen with coordination and returns for Madonna’s
shoot in Re-Edition Magazine, and photographer Thomas Knights.
- Various client commissions; including Amanda Lepore, and Ru Paul’s Drag
Race queens; Awhora, Starlet, and Luxx Noir.
Key Achievements;
- Creating strong visual graphics that have become my unique identity.
- Successfully delivering creative briefs from start to finish, from initial mood
boards and image research to final product.
- Photographing, editing, and retouching images to a high standard.
- Executing professional attitude, flexibility, organisation and communication
with clients, building and maintaining professional relationships.
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Press PhotographyKaren Stanley Photography
London, United KingdomFreelance
Press Photography;
- Regular press, creative and event work for Jodie Harsh. Photographing the
press images for her book announcement with Faber, as well as regular music
announcement press shots, Harrods promotional images and BTS during the
Brits afterparty.
- Photographing Jessie Ware’s album launch party at The Nomad. Following
guidelines for portraits, press and room shots, as well as content for the
promotional alcohol brands of the drinks, set up, and canapés.
- Photography for Perfect Magazine x Evening Standard x Charles Jeffrey Loverboy at Somerset house. Working with Michael Hennegan and his teams on the afterparty press photography.
- Press for DJ Jonathan Bestley. Photographing for the Jessie Ware tour at
Alexandra Palace; shooting stage, BTS, and polaroids. As well as portrait and
creative work for Bestley’s press in Attitude Magazine and single cover
artwork.
- Photographing actress Cleo Pires. Glam shots at the hotel then red carpet
and BTS photography at the LOTR Amazon premiere at Leicester Square.
Key Achievements;
- Maintaining client relations and excellent communication.
- Tight turnarounds, editing to a high standard appropriate for socials,
adhering to briefs, and achieving natural looking retouching.
- Discretion with VIP talent and red carpet photography.
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Skills
- 35mm Film Photography
- Photo Retouching
- Photoshoot Assisting
- Photoshop
- Editorial Photography
- Fashion Photography
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Studio Lighting
- Social Media Marketing
Education
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BA Hons Degree - Photographic ArtThe University of Westminster
- London, United Kingdom
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BTEC Art DesignColeg Cambria
- United Kingdom
Distinction in BTEC art and design, with A in photography a levels.
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