Fashion and Portrait photographer based in East London.
Photographer Victoria Barrell from Portsmouth transforms everyday scenes into something magical. With a fine art background, she treats each photo like a canvas, using colour and contrast to reveal beauty and balance in unexpected places. Her style invites viewers into a world where dreams subtly blend with reality.
Projects
- JESTER OF BELONGINGProud to share Jester of Belonging, my latest story for Boys By Girls Magazine. In the golden light of the English countryside, I had the joy of capturing Charlie Merlin Reeves (Models 1) as he radiated the playful spirit of boyhood — wild, unfiltered, and full of whimsy. Styled by Jacob Levine, with Words by Sophie Sobol and Grooming by Annabelle Miller, this story is a celebration of individuality and the freedom to just be. Step into this world with us, where the wild things still roam. � �
- UNORTHODOXWho are modern-day ‘witches’? From the Salem Witch trials of the 1600s to the Iranian femicide continuing today, women have been condemned and killed for not conforming to patriarchal social systems (or for simply just existing). Whether it be their gender expression, an unorthodox career choice, sexuality or simply for exploring their independence, femicide still haunts us worldwide. Witch hunts nowadays may not be exactly like what we learn in school about being burnt at the stake or hung for
- A Youth OutgrownThe concept idea came from a conversation photographers Jake Spencer and Victoria Barrell had about being in their early 20s. They have both found entering the ‘adult’ world an experience with conflicting emotions — both of optimism as well as not quite feeling ready or prepared for what lies ahead. For them, this was most prevalent during their first year in London in 2021. Moving to a new city to begin their careers in the creative industries created mixed feelings of holding onto memories of
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Work history
Lighting AssistantBBC Creative
Cardiff, United KingdomFreelance
I've worked as an assistant to photographer Yoshitaka Kono on several BBC Creative shoots, handling lighting for press shots for TV shows like Doctor Who and The Famous Five. My responsibilities include setting up and dismantling equipment, collaborating closely with directors to ensure the lighting aligns with their creative vision, and keeping the atmosphere on set positive and enjoyable.
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Photo AssistantMassimiliano Giorgeschi Photography
London, United KingdomFreelance
I regularly assist Photographer Massimiliano Giorgeschi on editorial and commercial projects. My responsibilities include managing lighting set ups, assisting with set design, reloading film and running errands for the team.
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Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Studio Assistance
- Model Direction
- Team Management
- Location Scouting
- Location Photography
- Fashion Photography
- Creative Direction
Education
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Editorial Advertising PhotographyUniversity of Gloucestershire
- Gloucester, United Kingdom
Graduated with First Class Honours