Work history
Photography AssistantWaterAid
London, United KingdomFreelance
• Improved the keyword search structure of the photo library, picture research and lightbox creation for comms. and media dept.
• Took the lead on keyword tagging, search optimisation and metadata tagging of over 50,000 image assets, current and archival from international campaigns to on-going projects.
• Responded efficiently to employee and external content requests, asset management issues and photographic needs.
• Collated, transcribed and edited case studies and interviews, as well as formulating captions and case studies for different audiences.
• Communicated with international photographers in the field, ensuring images are to brief and adhere to the ethical image policy.
• Assisted with photo shoots and editing images to tight deadlines.
• Posted on behalf of WaterAid’s instagram account, sourcing stand out
images and stories, producing captivating captions, resulting in an
increase in engagement, followers and website clicks.
• Covered the responsibilities of the photography team and Senior
Photography Managers whilst they’re on international projects.
• With WaterAid offices around the globe, co-ordinated the return
of printed photographs of individuals, who were interviewed and
photographed on content trips, to the individuals as a thank you gift.
• Co-ordinated the production, publicity and event management of
an in-house photography auction fundraiser. Raised far over the
estimated target, with extra sales upon request following the auction.
• Worked with the Senior Photography Manager to ensure the image library is GDPR compliant and implementing any required changes.
Consultant Photo LibrarianFriends Of The Earth
- London, United KingdomFreelance
• Short term contract to overhaul the photography and asset library.
• Updated the library with high quality content, enhanced search
functionalities, improved usability, plus other improvements.
• Sourced more suitable, up-to-date, captivating and on brand imagery
to update the new website. Backed up, sorted and archived images from a number of different servers and computers.
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Skills
- Photography
- Adobe Lightroom
- Metadata
- Editing
- Communications
- Digital Content
- Visual Storytelling
- Asset Management
- Science Communication
Education
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Picture ResearchLondon School of Publishing
- London, United Kingdom
• BAPLA certified picture research qualification that expanded my knowledge of industry standards, image sourcing, metadata, project management, legal legislation, and commissioning photography.
• Sourced creative images for briefs ranging from book cover design to news features, worked well within budget and time constraints.
• Experience with the Evening Standard’s features picture desk.
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MSc Biological Photography ImagingUniversity of Nottingham
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
• Focused on science communication, natural history, biological research, wildlife imaging and video production.
• Dissertation research project on bee conservation, other projects included producing a wildlife magazine, microscopy research paper, info-graphic posters and conservation awareness films.
• Skilled in wildlife photography, collection and analysis of image data, filming, time-lapse, and editing. Worked using studio lighting, macro photography, SEM and optical microscopy.
• Additional responsibilities included teaching undergraduate students.
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