I am very hardworking, reliable and motivated photographer. I am a hands-on person who enjoys working in a team and my own also. I have the ability to work with enthusiasm and pace, plus I have the willingness to work late nights and early starts when required and the ability to react quickly to changing situations and delivering at pace.
Projects
- Dazed100Photographer turned casting person with an international perspective. I first picked up the camera when I was 15, since then have had some really incredible opportunities that have fortunately led me to so many places and create many friendships. Now moving more in the film and TV world, I’ve had the chance to work with and learn from some of the UK's most prolific Casting Directors over the course of my career so far, working on a wide range of projects. In the last year I’ve assisted on 7
Projects credited in
- THIS MUST BE THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDMy BA graduate collection, “This Must Be the Beginning of the End” revolves around the idea that a British subculture is being invaded by Martians. Inspired by the 1897 novel “The War of the Worlds” and Modculture. For the collection to be an exploration of myself, I found it important to explore a subculture that does not necessarily represent me. I was intrigued by the importance of Mod culture in British fashion and music. Researching visual references from Mod culture and exploring ways of ‘
- The Last SupperThe Last Supper or 'TLS' for short, is an experimental production project, driven by providing space for open debate and discussion relating to socio-political and economical subjects. The topic was pre-selected along with the disciples, in order for an informative brief to be provided to members of the table regarding the future discussion. The brief provided disciples with probes, questions and resources for the production along with a description of their role in the production itself, this
- #youthcertified #passiton, "Hot House Week" with NHS Organ Donor, 23red & Joined Up Thinkingwe brought together five amazing young creatives who'd never worked in-agency before (Sofia, Merle, Hillary, Jonathan and Stafi) to create a nationwide campaign targeting 16-17 year olds about the change-in-law for organ donation in england. for more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2TdQY4j.
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Work history
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Castingstafi samaki
United KingdomFreelance
Casting:
• Carlton Books - #WHYIHAVEPRIDE ONLINE CAMPAIGN 2019.
• Assisted Tyitah Blake Casting
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PhotographerSHOTBYSTAF
United KingdomFreelance
Work published on:
Complex, Guap Magazine & Femme Collective
CLIENTS & FEATURES
Carlton Books, Puma, Nike, Frueds PR, Guap Magazine, Femme Collective & Assisted Will Beach - www.willbeach.uk on Bexey Swan, Russ, House of Pharaohs and The North Face// Lunar Campaign
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Skills
- Photography
- Studio Lighting
- Adobe Create Suite
- 35mm Film Photography
- Casting
Education
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
London, United Kingdom
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A-LevelsSt Michael's Catholic College
- London, United Kingdom
I studied BTEC PE and ART.
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