I am a highly creative, positive individual and acclaimed photographer with 12 years of experience, which supplements my graphic design skills, and vice versa.
I am currently working for Chiswick Auctions photographing luxury goods, art, collectibles, and jewellery where I can use my passion and outstanding attention to details. In the past I was head of portrait photography, I was also photographing some the most amazing London based properties and events including music festivals and sailing events.
As a graphic designer, I have a broad commercial experience in conceptualizing and implementing a wide variety of marketing materials, brand identity, promotional campaigns, advertising, layout publication (magazines) and illustration. I have an ability to deliver clean and high-quality design following brand guideline in a fast-paced production environment, creating a visual language and concepts for the company’s brand.
Working with such demanding clientele requires reliability, patience; it demands high organization skills, time management, exceptional communication, quick decision-making and problem solving and efficient in delivering creative solutions.
I am highly motivated, I have a passion for details and I aim to deliver the highest quality in everything I do. I cannot wait to take on a new challenge.
KEY SKILLS
Photography & design
- Highly skilled in studio and location photography
- Ability to light various textures and materials across different products
- Post-process photos to a high standard to ensure true representation of the items
- Head of portrait photography
- Sound understanding and experience of corporate branding in print and digital media
- Some experience in videography
Software
- Proficient user of Adobe CS6 - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom and Flash
- Knowledge of PC & Mac systems hardware
- Fully computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office software packages
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Photographing luxury goods and products across 23 departments (27,264 lots in 2018).
- Photographed ‘Bambina Ridente’ by Medardo Rosso (Italian, 1858-1928) sold for £225,000 in 2018
- Photograph £13MILLION London penthouse flat that was once a brewery but now boasts incredible views of The Shard and Tower Bridge.
- Images published in recognized and prestige magazines including Flight International,
Marina World, BBC website, Cowes Port Handbook, Wightlife, Taste of the Wight, County Press.
- Photographer of the largest music festivals (Isle of Wight Festival, Bestival) and sailing events
(the longest worlds regattas: Cowes Week, Round the Island Race, Panerai Classic Yacht Regatta).
Work history
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Graphic Designer & PhotographerOlek Creations
London, United KingdomFreelance
Design - commercial experience in conceptualizing and implementing a wide variety of marketing materials, brand identity, promotional campaigns, advertising, layout publication (magazines), illustrations, animation, image manipulation.
Photography - experienced working in studio and location, photographing luxury goods, commercial, events, portraits, properties, including photo editing and digital editing work.
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Photographer and Graphic DesignerChiswick Auctions
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Producing high standard photographs of luxury goods and products across 23 departments. Responsible for maintaining image quality and company requirements for catalogues, PR and advertisement. Responsible for photographing receptions and special events. Contributed to the marketing team to cover graphic designer when needed.
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Skills
- Studio Photography
- Design
- CS6
- Commercial Photography
- Product Photography
- Event Photography
- Vector Illustration
- Print Design
- Print Publications
- Typography Design
Education
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Award in Fine ArtIsle of Wight College
- Newport, United Kingdom
Graduated with distinction - highest grade
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design)Isle of Wight College
- Newport, United Kingdom
Graduated with triple grade distinction* distinction* distinction* - highest grade
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