About me

Hey! I'm Sarafina Shakespeare, a London-based photographer and documentary director. With a background in art assisting, I love capturing the essence of people through my lens and telling compelling stories.

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• Models for Collaborative Shoots!
• Hey everyone, I'm currently casting for a short documentary that will examine what it's like being an immigrant in the UK.
• Hey Everyone! Currently looking for a Director of photography, camera assistant, and sound recordist -Short Doc, Culture Switch

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Projects

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  JR KoteloPhotoshoot for the talented musician JR Kotelo: @jrkotelo and showcasing the skills of stylist Tapiwa: @styledbytaps
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  Captured in ColourStudio shoot with Joshua- James, exploring the use of colour.
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  Classic GlamStudio Photography with the talented model Kyra, with the essence of the 60's aesthetic.

Projects credited in

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  K E L L YMy first editorial shoot as a Creative Director. As a team, we experimented with natural beauty and elegant forms to create a set of wonderful art with minimalism in mind.
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  Culture SwitchA short experimental documentary about immigration remaining connected to one's culture and heritage. Director: Sarafina Harrison Shakespeare Producer: Sara Batista Production Manager: Varda Agarwal Researcher: Tobore Dafiaga Director of Photography: Rita Gratacos Editor: Max Burton
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  SarafinaStudio portraits of a friend.

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Work history

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Creative Studio AssistantCreators house
Sep 2022London, United KingdomPart Time
-Welcoming the clients, being able to provide advice and support when needed -Client communication, taking calls, responding to emails, bookings, and payments -Setting up the studio equipment for the clients - Video Content, Photography, Music Production, Podcast -Capturing BTS content and Event Photography -Social media content
Art AssistantBlack Tech Fest
Oct 2022 - Oct 2022London, United KingdomFreelance
Set dressing, decorating, and arranging props, referring to the mood boards Assembling furniture, and selecting and purchasing alternative furnishers referring to mood boards Assisting with unloading, unpacking, installation, and storage of materials for set and props

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Skills

• Photography
• Art Direction
• Set Decoration
• Set Dressing
• Costume
• Painting
• Studio Assistance
• Market Research
• Admin Skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) University of The Arts London (UAL)
Sep 2018 - Jul 2021London, United Kingdom
London College of Communication- Film and Television
Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
Sep 2017 - May 2018London, United Kingdom
Theatre, Screen and Performance Distinction