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Karyn Louise

OVERVIEW

I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I am adaptable, flexible, quick to pick up new skills and enthusiastic when it comes to learning from others.
I have assisted photographers (and still continue to where I can), I have attended London Fashion Week and London Collections: Men as well as doing my own personal projects. This has given me varied transferable skills and the ability to work with many different types of people. I believe I could fit easily into your team.

Equipment I know:
Nikon, Phase One (Basic), Profoto, Broncolor, Bowens, Elinchrom, Briese (basic), Arri Sky Panel (basic), HMI (Basic use)

Lightroom (90%) | MAC OS (90%)
Capture One (45%) | Photoshop (90%)
Indesign (45% | Social Media (90%)

Photographers I've worked with:

Rob Shepard, Eric Marillier, Jason Yates, Denise Maxwell ,Marcin Leszczynski,
Uzo Oleh, Jayden Tang, Rosella Vannon, Nick Guttridge, Emma Mitchell, Olly Courtney, Alison Jackson

Shoots I've worked on:

Boden, Fabulous Mag, Unpolished Mag, Another Mag, Purple Mag, Volt Mag, Oceanic/Volkan Mag, L'Oreal, Wolford, DJ Tim Green, Notion Mag, Africa Fashion Week, Funk Eye Wear, Asda Christmas Campaign, New Look Christmas Campaign; Zoho Advert, Incesco Campign

Jack Hall

I am a London-based photographer and assistant/Digi tech with a BA Honours in photography.


Experience/Roles:

1st Assistant
2nd Assist
Lighting Technician
Digi OP


I'm a calm, level-headed person who works well under pressure. I can communicate well and understand my role in assisting photographers in completing a successful shoot.

The skills I've acquired over the years have made me more than competent with lighting equipment.

Likewise, with a digital workflow, I can provide a complete digital kit package and ensure that all files from the camera to a computer are organized, graded, and outputted according to the client's requirements and ready for retouching.


See below for references:

Nigel Davies _ Human Made Devices
Nick Turpin - TFL
Gareth Cattermole - Cannes Film Festival
John Phillips - National Lottery
Jeff Spicer - National Lottery
Elliot Jones - Puma
Kirk Truman - The Rake


While assisting, I have also taken on my own jobs. My work has been published globally, both online and in print, with publications including Vogue, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, OK Magazine, Daily Mail, Metro, Rolling Stone, People.com, and Daily Express.

I have also worked internally on several high-profile events, including the Red Sea International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, London Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and BAFTA events. I have also worked on promotional events and projects alongside many global brands and PR agencies, including Getty Images, IKEA, Coach, Netflix, Appear Here, BAFTA, and Press Association.


Other Skills

Image Retouching
Photo Journalism
Documentary
Fashion, Interiors, E-commerce and portraiture
People Skills
Hold a Full, Clean UK Driving License

Ira Giorgetti

⇢ Delivering COVID-compliant photography solutions to resilient creatives, producers, creative directors, marketers, and art directors working through the complications of coronavirus and the “new normal” ⇠

I help creatives, producers, marketers, art directors, and photographic agents deliver spectacularly on their briefs and smash their client’s campaign targets by providing expert and agile end-to-end platform-specific stills photography and production services.

I take the stress and headache out of photographic production by consistently delivering irresistibly beautiful and effective imagery under minimal supervision with creative flair, big-picture insights, and years of experience across multiple verticals.

Specialties include fashion photography, lifestyle photography, portrait photography, e-commerce photography, and still life photography for advertising, digital, social, and editorial.



Tanc Newbury

Hi I’m Tanc Newbury, and I'm a freelance Digi Tech and analogue and digital Lighting Assistant based in Hackney.

I’m super geeky and tech-savvy about everything photographic as well as upbeat, passionate and super sociable.

DIGI TECH / LIGHTING TECH EXPERIENCE

Digi Tech (2016-Present)
1st Assistant/Lighting Tech (2017-Present)
2nd Assistant (2015-2019)

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

DIGI 6+ Years
Tethered capture | Capture One 11, 12 and 20 | Photoshop CC | Creating Network for Connecting Capture One to Capture Pilot | Phocus | Chronosync | On-set Comps | Plating | Focus-Checking | Grading | Colour Correction | Keystoning | Annotating | Moodboards | Marking Selects | Contact Sheets | Exporting Full/Low Res etc | Retouching Skin | Removing or Extending Objects | Liquify Tool | Adding Copy or Cover Design Overlays to check Composition | Digi-backs | Colour Calibrating Monitors such as Eizo ColorEdge | Creating GIFs from Stills | Bridge CC | Lightroom CC & Classic | Software Shortcuts | Hyperjuice Batteries | Seaport Case Workflow |
Troubleshooting protocol | Colorbrite ColorChecker |
Mac OS best practice | Phase One Certification Pre-Test Completed |
Direct Photographic Equipment & Lighting Training Certificated

DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEMS 7+ Years
Canon | Nikon | Phase One XF & XT + IQ | Hasselblad H | Fuji GFX |

ANALOGUE CAMERA SYSTEMS 7+ Years
Mamiya RB/RZ67 (incl dark-plate holder trick, so they never get lost) | Mamiya 7 | Pentax 67 | Hasselblad 500 series | Fuji GA645 | Contax G & 645| Rolleiflex | Polaroid & most 35mm… [au fait with settings, zone metering, pushing/pulling film, have 20/20 vision for double-checking focus & can load & unload film at speed]

LIGHTING 7+ Years
Highly adept with all commonly used strobe & continuous lighting:
Flash heads, HMI, tungsten, LED, kinoflo/fluorescent | Profoto | Elinchrom | HMI | Arri Sky Panels | Briese | Broncolor | Bowens |
Kino-Flo | Short Flash Duration ’Freeze’ | Light Meters | Softboxes | Shoot-through umbrellas | Polys | Flags | Safely Counter-weighting Boom Arms | Negative Fill | "Book Lighting” | Briese Umbrellas | Beauty Dishes | Grids | Gels | Snoots | Cinefoil | Scrims | California | Dedolights | Sunbounce and other boom-operated diffusers

PAST & CURRENT LIGHTING TECH ASSISTING CLIENTS

Mark Harrison | Sophia Spring | Eva Schwank | Abi Campbell | Olivia Bearsley | Doh Lee | Hannah Maule-Ffinch | Steve Howse | Richard Cannon | Pal Hansen | Paul Farnham | Muir Vidler | Jamie Mcgregor Smith | Jonathan Ford | Steve Ryan | Henrik Knudsen | Janie Airey | David Ellis | Andrew Woffinden | Jason Bailey | Syndi Huang |
Adrian Weinbrecht | JI+DOH | Harleymoon Kemp | Alan Powdrill |

PAST & CURRENT DIGI TECH ASSISTING CLIENTS

Elizabeth Hoff | Michael Leckie | Paul Farnham | Eva Schwank | Jonathan Ford | Jamie Mcgregor Smith | Adrian Weinbrecht | JI+DOH | Kerry Harrison | Alan Powdrill | Steve Ryan | Syndi Huang

EXAMPLE CLIENTS OF THESE SHOOTS

The Berkeley | Claridges | Chanel | Schön! | Savoir | Stella McCartney | Good Housekeeping | Zara | Emmy Magazine | How To Spend It | Sunday Times Magazine | Linda McCartney | The Guardian | Aviva

ADDITIONAL INFO

Clean UK Driving Licence (can drive cars, transit vans, mini-buses, can drive away security guards [just kidding but I do know how to speak with them politely & effectively…] Comfortable with both left- & right-hand drive, automatic & manual transition)

6’2” & strong (can carry big things)

Portable speaker & good, super-wide-ranging taste in music & a feel for what matches the mood of a shot/story. (On request, obvs)

Assisting Photographer Member of the AOP

Member of BECTU Photo Technician Union

Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance

ZipCar / ZipVan subscription

EDUCATION

PHASE ONE Phase One Certified Professional – June 2022
DIGIBOUTIQUE Digi Masterclass
DIRECT DIGITAL Lighting Tech Photo Assistant Training
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Film and Literature BA

LANGUAGES

BRITISH ENGLISH Mother tongue
ITALIAN Fluent with fully native accent
FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE Conversational

AWARDS
AOP Emerging Photographer Spotlight, 2020
Guardian Student Travel Writer of the Year, 2006
Short-listed for NUS/Press Association Travel Journalist of the Year,


EQUIPMENT
2021 Macbook M1 Pro 14” | Nikon D810, 50mm f1.4D, 24-70 f2.8G, & 80-200 f2.8D Nikkor Lenses | Wacom | Tether Tools tether cable | Tether Lock | Seaport Case | SB-900 Flashgun | Manfrotto MT055C-XPRO4 Carbon Fibre Tripod | Junior Geared 3-Way Head | Gitzo Off-Centre Magnesium Ball Head | Manfrotto MVH502AH Pro Video Fluid Head | iPhone 11 Pro Max (for Capture Pilot/Cascable) | Nikon FE2 | Nikon F100 | DJI Osmo Mobile 3 (for smooth BTS videos)

Minolta Light Meter & pretty much all conceivable assisting gear, incl: Leatherman Surge Multitool | Tape measure | Sunscreen | Grey Card | Bluetooth Speaker | 5-in-1 Reflector | Gaffer Tape | Grip gloves Gels | Sharpies | Clips | Phone chargers | AA & AAA Batteries |

If you have any questions or have any jobs you need digi or lighting help feel free to get in touch by phone or email.

Ciao for now !

Tanc

Denise Maxwell

*Please call or email rather than text*

Hi all, if you are reading this you may be interested in me assisting you on a shoot, which is great!

The first thing I should mention is that I am a full time photographer in my own right (www.lensi.co.uk) so you may be asking why I would assist another photographer on a shoot? Well, why not? I have colleagues that assist me often and it suits me to do the same for others during the times I do not have my own shoots or I am not teaching.

I come with a range of experience in setting up lighting, Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign, photography, being a digital assistant and so on.

I have been full time since 2011 and part time for a few years before that, before giving my full time job up; as such I also have a range of equipment from lenses, boom arms, bodies, portable lighting, too much to mention here that can also be hired in addition to me assisting on shoot, where I will arrive with energy, initiative and knowledge!

I am based in both Birmingham and London (on account of having a house in both places) and regularly work in both cities. I am also willing to travel to others, with a car and driving licence.

Feel free to call, email, insta, facebook and all those other ways we now communicate (but please not texts, I do not always carry my work phone with me to receive texts, but calls are forwarded) if you would like to speak to me about your project.

I have worked with a few AOP photographers, so happy to forward names for references should you need.

T: 07956104260

E: info@lensi.co.uk

W: http://lensi.co.uk

Sam Reeves

I am a proficient Digital Operator, Retoucher and Assistant with more than ten years experience within the photography industry.

The first few years I focused on improving my assisting and digital operating skills. I then worked at Darkroom Digital as a full time Retoucher for five years, and for the last two and a half years have been getting back on set.

Whilst I enjoyed retouching full time, I missed the variation of being on set, so returned to being freelance.

At present I am regularly assisting still life, food and drinks, lifestyle, fashion and advertising Photographers in studios and on location in the UK, Europe and the U.S.

I am experienced with all of the main lighting systems, in particular, Profoto, Broncolor, HMI’s and Kinoflo.

If required, I have a full laptop tethering and retouching set up that I can bring with me. I am also able to create tailor made workflows as well as use any existing set ups. I also have a full clean driving license and a surprisingly spacious Honda Jazz!

I really enjoy the diversity of being on set and would love to have a chat with you to discuss any possible future projects that I might be able to assist you with.



Some of the shoots I’ve worked on:
Deliveroo, KFC, Peroni, easyJet, Samsung, Just Eat, Waitrose, Gravetye Manor, Wiggle, John Lewis, Monica Vinader, Marie Claire, Boodles, Boden, Norwegian Airlines, Harrods, Bang & Olufsen, Shell, KXU Gym


Some of the Photographers I’ve worked with:
Patricia Niven, Louise Hagger, Nassima Rothacker, Richard Puller, Beate Sonnenberg, James Cannon, Holly Pickering, Dean Chalkley, Katie Hammond, Bernd Ott, Daniel Swallow, James Kar, Mark Read, Sarah Hogan, Zoe Lonergan, Phil Sills

Jordan Peck


I am a London-based photographer and assistant/Digi tech, with a BA Honours degree in documentary photography.


Experience/Roles:

1st Assistant
2nd Assist
Lighting Technician
Digi OP

Previously I have worked with:

Gareth Cattermole - Fifa Awards
Nick Turpin- TFL Campaigns
Jordan Green - Berghaus Campaign, AC Milan
Joel Knight - ITSU
Darren Lennon - JD Sports, Chelsea FC , Tottenham Hotspur
Getty Images- Freelance field editor
Mike Rozycki - Food and Still Life
Nick Gutteridge - Interiors
Mark Sherrat - Hospitality campaign
Marcus Clackson - Olympus Cameras
Liam Arthur - BP Oil
David Emery - Stoke Football Club
Elise Dumont - Christmas Campaign shoot

Whilst assisting I have also taken on my own jobs, working for clients such as Channel 4, REPOSE Kensington and Transport for London. Throughout my last 3 years living in London, i have also been lucky enough to exhibit my work and have had images published with companies such as Karaang and Timeout London.


Other Skills

Film development and scanning
Image Retouching
Photo Journalism
Documentary
Fashion
People Skills
Hold a Full Clean UK Driving License
Time Management (Always early)

Please give me a call on 07903811649 for any assisting roles you have

Robert Bogdan-Roth

I've been part of the industry for a solid 15 years, tackling a wide range of gigs from the straightforward to the seriously complex. My journey has involved roles as a gaffer, a lighting tech, DIGI and providing support to talented photographers like Annemarie Sterian, Olivier Yoan, Theunis Muller, Holly-Marie Cato, and many others.

My portfolio includes work with major brands such as Google, Dior, Sensodyne, McLaren, Wonderland, Sony Music, Bupa, Calvin Klein, Ballantine's, and the list goes on. It's been a dynamic ride, contributing my skills to significant projects across various industries.

I'm also proud to mention that I've been recognised as an awarded gaffer by the A.P.A. Association. This acknowledgment speaks to my expertise and contribution in the realm of virtual productions and lighting, adding another layer to my diverse experience in the industry.

Photography has been a part of my life since childhood, learning the art through my father's camera. This early exposure fueled my passion and journey toward professionalism. Today, I am a dedicated and highly skilled photographer, adept at utilizing a diverse range of technical equipment, from professional studio gear to advanced editing software. Whether working on-location or in the studio, my ambition and proficiency shine through.

Tristan Fennell

I have over 15 years digital and lighting experience in studio and abraod. Just let me know where and when and I am ready to go!

For campaigns I have worked on in the past please visit http://www.digi-tech-t.com

I am an experienced digital tech with my own digi equipment to cater for Capture One Pro / Phocus, Hasselblad, Phase One, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Leaf, Lightroom, Photomechaic, Helicon Focus, comp and photoshop retouch on location or in studio. I can also provide wireless transmittion of tethered capture and live streaming of onset cameras to on/off site and clients to remotley monitor.

I can source various lighting equipment locally in the UK and Ireland and create lighting plans to references with Profoto, Elinchrom, Breise Flash/Tungsten, Broncolor, HMI, Bowens, Strobe Fish Fry etc in studio or on location using 10/8Kw generators and 32A/16A to 13amp distribution. And more and more these days with continuous lighting such as Sky Panels, Aputure, HMI, Profoto and LED to accomdate video on stills sets.

EU Passport (Irish)
Phase One Certified Technician
Profoto Certified Professional
Photographic Techinican Member of BECTU



T: 00447771968749

E: t@digi-tech-t.com

W: www.digi-tech-t.com

Tom Keen

Tom is a freelance camera operator, photographer and assistant based in Nottingham. He has worked on a variety of shoots, fashion to food to automotive, both on location, worldwide. And, in the studio. Has good knowledge of all formats from 10x8 to medium format digi and all lighting from Strobe Equipment to HMI. Good on a Mac with retouch and of-course, highly proficient with a kettle and cafetiere.

His personal work has been regularly featured in the AOP Open Awards, SUN Awards, AOP Assistants Awards, BJP Portrait of Britain, BJP Portrait of Humanity and Portrait Salon competitions.

He possess a full, clean driving licence, full no clams insurance and vast experience driving commercial vehicles.

Kit available to hire
Hasselblad H5d, 28mm, 80mm, 120mm.
Mamaya RZ pro ii, 50mm, 65mm, 75mm Shift, 110mm, 180mm, 360mm, digi plate,
Sony FS7
Xeen Cine Prime Kit PL Mount 14mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm

A hard working, reliable and dedicated member of any team.

Macky P Sirichai

Recently graduated from Ravensbourne University in Digital Photography, I have been assisting Jason Bailey, Matthew Joseph, Frank Herholdt, Edwin S Freyer, JI + DOH on multiple photoshoots both studios and on-location.

Equipment: Canon 5D Mark 4, R5 14-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 100mm Macro

Adobe: Photoshop, Capture one & Light room


Please get in touch!
Happy to travel.







Conrad Ohnuki

Before photography I worked with explosives across the world, so I'm very good at keeping calm.

Freelance lighting assistant and Digi-op based in Manchester. 

8 years experience on every kind of commercial, advertising and editorial shoot.

Digi equipment available for hire: Laptop, Inovativ cart, calibrated monitors, Seaport case, Hyperjuice battery kit.

Full, clean driving licence. Colorama compatible estate car.

Bright orange Peli case full of the stuff you might have forgotten.

Tall and skinny so can reach things and get in awkward places. 

Also Australian.

Sam Royston

With over 10 years of on set experience Digital Operator and Lighting Technician, Sam Royston, has worked on a wide variety of projects for some of the country's leading photographers. From sports to still life, food to fashion we’ve covered it with the same level of focus and attention to detail to ensure it’s completed to the highest level possible.

Sam also provides digital capture solutions through Signal Over Noise digital, bringing proven digital workflow methods alongside the latest equipment to ensure a smooth and secure shoot. Signal Over Noise can supply laptops, screens, remote viewing solutions, on location power, tethering and more.

If you would like to discuss a future project or have any questions please contact Sam on:

+44 (0)7821 131699 / contact@sondigi.com

Select Clients include:

Samsung - Nike - Bvlgari - Grey Goose - Patron - Sunday Times Magazine - Mclaren - Under Armour - Dove - Lily Lolo - Channel 4 - BBC Creative - Esquire - 111Skin - Gymshark - OnePlus - IONOS

T: +44 (0)7821131699

E: contact@sondigi.com

W: www.sondigi.com

Pim van Baalen

Hello! I’m Pim.

I am a gaffer/light technician and digital operator. I have over 8 years of on-set experience working on still and film productions. I love being on set and contributing to productions from start to finish. 

I see myself as creative, yet I am also a pragmatist with a wide range of organisation and technical skills across camera, light, and software systems.
 
I would love to meet you and see how we can help each other! 

T: +447496398035‬

E: info@pimvanbaalen.nl

W: www.pimvanbaalen.nl

Emily Edwards

Norwich University of the Arts graduate Emily Edwards is a still life, food & drink photographer based in London.

Since graduating from BA (Hons) Photography in 2021, Emily moved into a full-time photographer’s assistant position for two highly accomplished photographers Colin Campbell and Sara Morris. Predominantly her role consists of working on food, drink and still life advertising campaigns, as well as editorial and TV commercials; working alongside a wide range of creatives including food & prop stylists, set designers and clients.

Alongside her full-time role as an Assistant, she continues to work on her own personal projects. These projects continue to showcase striking attention to colour and graphical elements, altering the perception of traditional food and drink photography, presenting subjects in a playful and contemporary manner. Many of Emily’s shots have gone on to be shortlisted in well-respected photography awards including the AOP, Equal Lens and the Vice.

Cameras: Canon & Phase One.
Software: Adobe; Lightroom, Photoshop & Indesign. Capture One, Helicon Focus, MAC & Windows OS, Microsoft; Powerpoint, Excel & Word.
Assisted Photographers: Colin Campbell, Sara Morris, Tim Flack, Jonathan Knowles, Nick Eagle, Scott Grummett.

Full UK driving license.
UK passport.
Double vaccinated and boosted against Covid 19.

Nick Collins

Hi,
I'm a London based DigiTech and lighting tech with more than 12 years of experience working freelance in the photographic industry.

In my time as a photographic assistant, I have worked on shoots in just about every genre of photography imaginable, from portraiture, fashion and sport photography, all the way through to automotive, underwater and still life. I've even had the privilege of lighting the Queen for a royal portrait. Having such varied experiences in my career has put me in good stead to anticipate and find solutions to any problems that might come up on shoots.

Equipment wise, I'm happy using any brand of lighting, both flash and continuous. As a Digitech, I'm happy and well-versed in all the main camera systems, as well as Capture One, Phocus and Photoshop on both Mac and PC. I have even invented my own photographic equipment, including the Fotofortress Quick Release Tether Lock which is now available for sale in the UK, Europe, North America and Australia.

Other skills I have acquired over the years include professional rigging, from working as a scaffolder before starting my photography career. I'm also good with my hands and have the tools and the knowledge to build sets, coves and flats if needed. I have my BS7909 certificate in temporary power systems, an essential qualification if you want to work in lighting in the film and TV industry.

Finally, I also have a selection of DigiTech equipment available for hire, including a top spec Macbook Pro, a digi cart and 2 x 27 inch Eizo monitors which I'm happy to rent out for 20% less than the fees charged by the main rental houses.

Thanks so much and I look forward to working with you soon!

Toby Davies

London based assistant experienced in commercial and editorial shoots on location and in studio.

Taking responsibility for setting up and looking after all kit, lighting and file management and generally lending a hand wherever it’s needed.

Having studied at the London Institute of Photography, I’ve been assisting since 2021 and am now trusted by some of the leading interior, lifestyle, portrait and advertising photographers in the country. I love being on shoots and am enthusiastic, hard-working and happy to do whatever’s asked of me.

Working on shoots for high profile clients around the country and abroad, I’m professional, personable and focused while being friendly, flexible and easy-going.

Love to be busy and enjoy the variety of different work but I’m particularly interested in assisting on portrait, lifestyle and travel shoots.

Feel free to get in touch, I’d love to hear from you and always happy to chat.

Digi Skills:
Capture One, Tethered Shooting, Phocus, Lightroom, Photoshop, File Management, ChronoSync

Camera Systems:
Canon, Sony, Hasselblad, Phase One

Lighting:
Profoto, Aputure, Elinchrom

Disciplines:
Interiors, Lifestyle, Portrait, Food & Drink, Still-Life, Travel, Architecture

Clients:
Cole & Son, Graham & Green, Hilton, Mandarin Stone, Habitat, The Guardian, House & Garden, Elle Decoration, Legal & General, Tesco, Asda, George, Office, Jimmy Choo

Other:
Full Clean UK Drivers Licence
UK Passport
Fully COVID vaccinated

T: 07929262823

E: toby@tobynima.com

W: www.tobynima.com

Beth Theobald

Hey!

I'm Beth, a Westminster University graduate based in South East London. While completing my BA in Photography, I worked as a part-time assistant for three years. I've worked closely with TonyHphoto on numerous food and interiors shoots over the years and have an eye for both interior and food styling.

On location or in the studio, I am adept at using continuous and flash lighting, analogue and digital cameras, as well as alternative photographic techniques.
I believe myself to be trustworthy, diligent, motivated, creative and a people person.

Capture One, Photoshop , Lightroom, Premiere Pro

Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor

Cameras used: Canon DSLR/Mirrorless, Nikon DSLR, Phase One, Leica, Hasselblad, Sinar 5x4

Full clean UK driving licence.

Ian Scaramanga

I’ve been lucky enough to have travled extensively as an assistant and have just returned from South Africa where I was working on a Getty shoot with Rob Daly and Chris Newton. I used to work profesionaly with race horses and rode in races over jumps

Tom Hanslien

Based in Woolwich, Greenwich, I am a professional photographer working closely with large and small businesses in London and further afield. I am here to help if you are planning a photo shoot – whether large or small - to promote your brand, service or product. It could be for the purpose of advertising, a catalogue or maybe for your company website.

I am always at hand dedicated to fulfil any brief you may have, whether it is lifestyle, advertising or corporate events photography.
Over the years I have developed a problem-solving approach, a very keen eye, and an excellent understanding of composition. This, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of post production, and the following process of design and artwork, ensures that I can exceed any expectations. I also always pride myself in delivering a finished product on schedule and on budget.

One of my big passions is my love of travel, and to share my experiences through my images. This does not only take me around the world – with many great new images as a result - but it is also a continuing source of inspiration which influences and feeds my enthusiasm for photography.


Post Production:

With many years experience of high-end retouching I am able to take control of the post production of my images if this is required. The advantage of this is that my style and quality control can be consistent throughout the whole process and I can deliver a truly finished product. Some examples of previous post production projects can be seen at my DigiSurgeon website.

Robert Chadwick

Worked full time for advertising photographer Jonathan Oakes in Manchester before moving to London.
Now based in Highgate. I Have worked on shoots for magazines including Marie Clair, In Style, Harpers and Queen, Q , and the Times magazine.

Daniele Melgiovanni

Freelance assistant with over 10 years experience in fashion, life style, advertising, cars, still life, people, animals. Among all the photographers I have assisted Jay Myrdal and Bay Hippisley is the one who influenced me the most. I am very skilled with all camera formats from 10x8 to 35mm, including digital capture (Phase One, Leaf, Nikon and Canon). Lighting includes Broncolor, HMI, Tungsten, Strobe, Elinchrom, Profoto. Excellent IT skills: Photoshop, Word, Lightroom, Capture One, Mac and PC.

T: 07711502454

E: meldany21@yahoo.com

Beata Stencel

ABOUT ME

I am a friendly, confident and hard working photography assistant, digital operator as well as camera assistant for film. I have recently completed a BA (Hons) Photography and Moving Image from the University of East London, and since graduating in 2014 I’ve been working within the commercial film and photography industry.


EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

I consider myself to be proficient across all DSLR systems, medium format cameras such as Hasselblad, Mamiya, Phase One and I also have experience using 5x4. Additionally I have worked with various moving image cameras some of which include Red Weapon, Red One and the Arri Alexa.

My lighting knowledge includes using both flash (Profoto, Bowens, Broncolor, Elincrom) and continuous lighting (HMI,Tungsten, Arri, KinoFlo and LED's).

In regards to digital operating, I’m proficient with Mac & PC platforms with advance knowledge of Photoshop that includes producing quick comps on set and image capture software including Capture One Pro, Lightroom and Phocus.

PHOTOGRAPHERS AND CINEMATOGRAPHERS WORKED WITH

Sue Atkinson, Rob Lawson, Richard Seymour, Adrian Houston, Guy Farrow, Elise Dumontet, Gunnar Tufta, Marco Mori, Andrzej Dragan,Samuel J. Butt, Clare Hewitt, Nick Dolding, Alan Powdrill, Stuart Graham, Kai Bastard, Franck Sauvaire, Tom Oldham

CLIENTS WORKED WITH

Vauxhall, Sainsbury, Boots, Superdrug, Gilette, John Lewis, Victor and Rolf, Alice Temperly, Jamie Oliver, Virgin Games, Design Museum, Team Sky, JD Sports, Vodafone, McDonald's, Patax, Godiva, Top Shop, Betstar, Paddy Power, Wonderland, Oh Comely, the Guardian, Mojo Magazine, Timberwolf, Greenwich Peninsula, James Blake and many more.

EDUCATION

BA (HONS) Moving Image and Photography – University of East London
HNC Graphic Design – Oxford Cherwell College


AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

FASHION FILM AWARDS/NICK KNIGHT SHOWROOM – Project Pleaides included on the online platform
GUP MAGAZINE (International Photography Magazine) - Project ‘Fat’ published online in portfolio section.
PORTRAIT SALON 2015 – Group Exhibition at Tea Gallery, London, November 2015
PHOTOGRAPHY CENTRE, KULDIGA – Group exhibition featuring participants of Summer School, August 2015
YET MAGAZINE- Project ‘Brief encounters’ included in online publication
ISSP LATVIA – Awarded with a place on international Summer School of Photography in Latvia/workshop with Alexander Gronsky, 2015
PORTRAIT SALON 2016 – Group Exhibition and Publication
Art Council Residency - The Coalhouse Project - June 2018
London Creative Network Participant - Four Corners 2017-18

TEACHING
Associate Lecturer at London Metropolitan University
Guest lecturer at the University of East London


Luke Santilli

London based and working as a freelance and assistant for 10 years, have a BA and MA in photography from Newport South Wales. Proficient in: Capture One, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro.
Have experience as: Runner, Assistant, Digital Operator, Photographer, Videographer, Editor.
Have experience with: Elinchrom, Profoto, Video Lights, Canon, Insta360.

Phase One Certified Professional.
Awards: Magnum IdeasTap Professional Practice 2014

I was in the AOP mentorship scheme and was mentored by Phillip Lee Harvey.

I drive so am able to cover any location or area at any time.

Personal work includes a long-term project on motorsport subcultures which is a work in progress.

Clients include:

Pimlico Plumbers
Linklaters LLP
Pemberton Greenish LLP
Toucari Live
CityStasher
Rocco Buonvino Productions
Firefly Entertainment Ltd
Lumi Entertainment Ltd
Wildlife Heritage Foundation
Owen Harvy Photography
Loki.TV



Andy Carver

Andy studied Fine Art Photography at university before establishing himself in the commercial sector where he has built up his own client base.

Working with both natural light or complex lighting arrangements Andy loves the challenge of producing the dramatic.

Clients include Chelsea FC, Virgin Active, Alcatel-Lucent, BMW (UK), DeBeers & Technogym.


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