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Still life and interior photographer with clients including John Lewis, Samsung, Shell, Tesco, Boots and Loewe.

Working a range of established and well-respected photographers in order to gain a rigorous understanding of the commercial photography industry. The hands on experience of client on varied assignments allowed for an in-depth understanding of all aspects of commercial commissions. Photographers included:• Chris Everard Commercial – interior and still life • Graeme Duddridge – fashion still life • Helena Kuzalaus – fashion editorial • George Logan Advertising – fashion

Responsibility for the running of a busy university photography studio including: • Equipment library – managing the University’s extensive equipment library (digital and film format), maintenance and purchase of equipment• Technical instruction – including the full range of lighting and darkroom processes along with studio photography• Studio facilities – managing comprehensive studio facilities used by students and commercial organisations • Darkrooms – running and maintaining a large colour and black and white dark room facility including ordering stock and budget control • Commercial relationships – increasing revenue streams through developing relationships with local commercial organisations.

Responsibility for the running of the student photography facilities which included: • Studio management – all aspects of studio running and maintenance • Darkroom management – including stock control and student instruction • Technical advisor – providing hand on advice and information for students.