Russ O'Connell
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Russ O'Connell

Photographic Director / Photo EditorLondon, United Kingdom
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Russ O'Connell
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Russ O'Connell

Photographic Director / Photo EditorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
A Photographic Director / Picture Editor with over 20 years experience working on the most high profile publications in the UK market. Great contacts and working relationships with many of the best Photographers in the world, from commissioning and art directing celebrity portraiture, fashion photography, to in-depth reportage, long form photojournalism and still life / product photography. Having studied photography at University to degree level I am also well versed in photography and therefore understand the technical aspects of a photo shoot, from the lighting, to composition through to the capture, retouching and final stage of preparing image ready for publication. I have an excellent long standing reputation within the industry and excellent relationships with international publicists, publishers, talent managers and agents.
Projects
  • Art Direction & Cover Production The Sunday Times Magazine
    Art Direction & Cover Production The Sunday Times Magazine
  • Art Direction & Shoot Production The Sunday Times Magazine
    Art Direction & Shoot Production The Sunday Times Magazine
  • Art Direction & Cover Production GQ
    Art Direction & Cover Production GQProduction and Art Direction of covers.
  • Art Direction & shoot Production GQ
    Art Direction & shoot Production GQ
  • Art Direction & Cover Production Q Magazine
    Art Direction & Cover Production Q MagazineArt Direction & Cover Production Q Magazine
  • Art Direction & Shoot Production Q Magazine
    Art Direction & Shoot Production Q MagazineShoot Production & Art Direction Q Magazine
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Projects credited in
  • January 2018 (applications closed)
    January 2018 (applications closed)Are you trying to break into the competitive world of photography? Or would you like to polish up your portfolio with the guidance of leaders behind the lens? If your answer is yes, then we'd like to see you at our upcoming Portfolio Masterclass. Whether you want to kickstart your career or step up to a new position, this Masterclass held at Shoreditch House could lead you to your next stepping stone. Click here to apply Applications close on Thursday 4th of January 2018 at 11am.. There are 30-
Work history
    Picture Editor
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    Picture Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine, the longest running colour newspaper supplement famed for it's use of photography and roots in photojournalism. Responsible for all photography in the magazine, from production and art direction of the cover shoots through to commissioning reportage features, portraiture and picture research.
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    Photographic Director & Picture EditorFreelance
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Skills
  • Fashion
  • Art Direction
  • Photoshop
  • Team Leader
  • Directing Photoshoot
  • Creative Concepts
  • Production Photography
  • Picture Research
  • Product Photography Art Direction
  • Photographic Producer
  • Photographer Director
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Commissioning Photography and Videography
  • Photographer Sourcing
  • Picture Editor
  • Editorial Judgement
  • Judging
  • Portfolio Reviewing
  • Editing
  • Manager
Education
    BA(Hons) Photography
     - Exeter, United Kingdom
    BTEC ND Graphic Design (photography
     - London, United Kingdom