Gareth Taylor Email & Phone Number

Manchester, Gb

Manchester, United Kingdom

Worked as a freelance photographer, image retoucher and video editor.Gaining an excellent working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, digital capture programs such as Capture One Pro and video editing software Final Cut Pro X.Shooting for brands that include Umbro and JD Williams.Skills include a strong understanding of image colour balance and correction. Working to brand guidelines and keeping image consistency. Large file handling, organising and batch processing. I also have experience using various FTP and client based image servers.

Rochdale

In-house photographer for toy and homeware manufacturing company, supplying product, lifestyle and model shots. Shooting for brands that include Anthony Warroll Thompson, Beldray, Swan and Little Tikes.The position included setting up the studio, advising on the studio design and layout, sourcing all equipment.Taking responsibility for all the companies imaging needs.Booking, organising and directing models, shoot locations and stylists.Working with the studio manager, designers and marketing to ensure all imagery was in line with brand guidelines.

Burnley

Assistant to In-house photographer Andy Tyrer.Gained experience and knowledge as a product and product lifestyle photographer.Position included shooting cut out product shots. Lighting and shooting small to medium room sets, including showers, bathrooms and kitchens.Skills included set building, large format printing and producing product clipping paths.

Bachelor’S Degree, Photography

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Foundation Studies In Art And Design