Profile

I am a hard working and successful freelance photographic artist. For many years I have explored and experimented with visual arts, initially using film, then later with digital SLR photography and Adobe Photoshop plus the inspiration of everyday life. I have initiated many projects, acquiring a diverse range of expertise. My established client base regularly use my work as a publicity tool in the following areas: Special Events Photography, Reportage Photography, Creative Individual Portraits and High Profile Portfolio shoots. I enjoy working along side many international DJ’S and musicians threw out the music industry.

Experience & Employment: 2006 - Present:

Women’s Refuge Project
Commissioned by the projects to produce images and to design front covers for annual report and domestic abuse programme. Advised on artistic layout and worked to client specifications.

Creative Portraits & Portfolio shoots
Brighton / London / Cardiff
My creative flare for capturing people at there best and the production of many strong high profile portfolio shoots has brought me work from many clients. My reputation has earned me an established client base within the music industries, enhancing DJ’s and musicians profiles also providing images for album covers and high levels of publicity.

Lets Dance, The Dome-Brighton & Hertford Infants School (Six week project)
Self-initiated project inspired by pupil rehearsals. Photographed the children in school and theatre environmentand creating a story board of events for a final display at the school. Recorded valuable images for all those involved.

Freelance Live Events Photography
Brighton / London / Cardiff
I have travelled extensively across the UK covering many live music events and club nights. Working in challenging situations has taught me an exceptionally high level of photographic expertise. I am frequently used as a publicity tool in some of the most popular music club nights around, including Frantic and Transmission , two of the biggest selling live dance events in London and have become official photographer for many artists, performers and entertainers in and around the music industry.
 
Trancespiration Exhibition (Fourteen month project, charity event)
My first self initiated Exhibition, I approached DJ’s from a collective called 180’ an underground trance music night in Brighton. They allowed me to photograph there night from every angle. I explored and experimented with film and digital images, inspired by the challenges of my environment. Working with a very tight budget and using my already growing list of contacts I printed my own images at home using a flat bed negative scanner & Adobe Photoshop. The successful exhibition was held during 180’s sixth birthday club night.

The Bubble Room, Herons Dale School, Southwick
Commissioned by Herons Dale school to photograph selected artwork from their exhibition and opening night. The pupil run art project was so fascinating to capture on film that it inspired me to present them with their photos in an album.

Various local government projects including Hollingdean Neighbourhood Network, NRC & Sure Start, Hollingdean
Having purchased my first film SLR camera & two lenses I wanted to use them every where I could, photographing my family & friends soon turned in to photographing small local events. I became Hollingdean’s official Photographer. Most of my work was voluntary, capturing charity outings, seasonal events & Reporting for the local news letter. Later being commissioned to cover reportage photography for local meetings & open days. As my experiences grew so did my confidence, I started to use Adobe Photoshop & designed Posters using my images. I thrived & learnt well with my available surroundings.

Education & Training:
City college Brighton
2003 - 2004 GCSE - Black & White art Photography
Photo Media, Middle Street, Brighton 2003 Private tuition in SLR Photography & Dark Room Training (Ten week course)
2007 Private tuition in Studio Lighting (Full day course)
Sure Start Centre, Hollingdean2003 New Clait, Using a PC and Word Processing
2004 Art & Design, Making Mosaics (Six week course)
2004Life Planning (Six week course)
2006Working with Adobe Photoshop (Six week course)
Edeal, Business enterprises, Brighton
2006 Starting your own Business (10 week course with on going support)
 
Skills & Abilities:
Professional Photographer with high level DSLR expertise, Adobe Photoshop and Bridge, Canon Zoom Browser, Windows XP, Microsoft Paint, Internet Explorer. Excellent communication & organisational skills. The ability to handle any situation with confidence and creative ease. I’m a keen and fast learner, I work well on my own initiative, am a great team player and a valuable asset and publicity tool.
 
Personal Profile & interests:
Being a child of an army father granted me the rich experience of travel, I was born in Germany in 1975 and lived in Hong Kong . Inspired by the available world, I see beauty & art all around me. I enjoy swimming, walking & outdoor activities with my children when away from work. I have a warm social life and a passionate love for music of all genres. References available upon request.