About me

Freelance writer, photographer and social media consultant based in East London. Formerly social media manager and photographer for luxury menswear magazine, The Rake, and shirtmaker, Turnbull & Asser. I'm also an ambassador for suicide prevention charity, CALM.

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Projects

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  Morning MomentsI’ve been talking about selling some of my photography for years, and so I’m delighted to announce my debut collection is now live to purchase! The Morning Moments collection comprises twelve images that encapsulate the beauty and tranquility of the morning time, available in A4 and A3 starting from £40. Take a look, and shop the collection here: http://rkzuk.com/shop
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  Leica Portraits SeriesI photographed a group of talented multi-disciplinary artists — Brit Bones, Jihae An, Shaun Gordon and Timothy James — for Leica Singapore and The Rake, using the new Leica SL2-S system, 50mm 1.4 and 85mm lenses.
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  The Rake Tailored GarmentsStaff campaign shoot for our debut ready-to-wear tailoring collection, The Rake Tailored Garments. Explore the collection on therake.com.
• Rosie for Alice Made ThisShots of Rosie modelling jewellery brand, Alice Made This.
• PortraitsA selection of portraits I've taken! Follow me on Instagram for more - @RKZUK
• VisionariesI'm excited to announce that I will be releasing my debut album, Visionaries, on Sunday 21st July, 2019. Available on all good platforms and streaming services, I've been previewing songs on my Instagram, and will be doing an Instagram Live this Sunday (7th July) afternoon! Do be sure to follow and tune in - @RKZUK!

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Projects credited in

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  Issue 74: Manchester by the V.C.'For Issue 74 of The Rake Magazine, we went up to Manchester to visit the last remaining clothing factory in the world’s first industrial city. With every garment handmade in their factory, Private White V.C.'s proud history is shaping the label’s future.'
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  The Rake Tailored GarmentsMade in Italy, The Rake Tailored Garments is The Rake's debut ready to wear collection, and a project that embraces its desire for comfort without any compromise on aesthetics. Models: Richard Ampaw / Richard Biedul Styling: Veronica Perez / Amelia Hudson⠀
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  Turnbull & Asser

Work history

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Writer, Photographer & Social Media ConsultantFreelance
Jul 2021London, United KingdomFreelance
Specialising in brand, lifestyle and event photography; feature writing, editorial and social copy; social media content, consultation and management. Brands include Alice Made This, CALM, Caroline Andrew, The Essential Journal, EGM Cigars, Gillette, Kit Blake, Leica, MUJI, Private White V.C., The Rake, Revolution, Shaun Gordon, Son of a Tailor, Yuri & Yuri and more. I have contributed as a writer to Jonny Benjamin's The Book of Hope, and provided all original photography for Jonathan Sothcott's coffee table book, The Jermyn Street Shirt.
Social Media Manager & PhotographerThe Rake
Nov 2019London, United KingdomFull Time
Management of all social media and in-house photography. Feature writer, curator and styling.

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Skills

• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Art Direction
• Copywriting
• Music
• Videography
• Brand Creative Strategy
• Branding
• Social Media
• Social Meda Strategy

Education

2:1 BA Commercial MusicUniversity of Westminster
Sep 2008 - Sep 2011London, United Kingdom

Awards

Best Medium Sized AgencyBorn Social
Born Social