Johnathan Williams
Music and Portrait photographer
Personal Profile
A hardworking, outgoing individual who is always self-motivated and enthusiastic to produce creative content. An excellent communicator with outstanding organisation skills alongside a passion for all fields of photography. My journey as a music photographer started in 2015 after photographing a small concert for a local artist based in Birmingham. Since then I've photographed various live shows and festivals ranging from Reading and Leeds, Wireless, MADE & Parklife.
Experience
GRM Daily Music & Events Photography
May 2017 - Present (Freelance)
Based in East London, GRM Daily is an established music publication/record label.
During my time at GRM Daily, I have photographed various music festivals ranging
from Reading & Leeds, Wireless, Park-life, We are, MADE & 0121 Fest. I also
shoot rap and Indie rock concerts in Birmingham at the o2 Institute & Academy
Birmingham City University
Technical workshop Monitor
January - July 2019
While studying at BCU, I worked part-time in the Hires and Loans department.
As a member of staff I
Provided technical support to students and faculty hiring equipment
Prepared and maintained camera equipment for collections and returns
Assisted the Hires and Loans technicians in stock checking duties
Pret-a-portrait Photography Assistant
May 2018 - Present (Seasonal work)
I am currently employed as a photography assistant for Pret-a-portrait.
This role involves visiting primary schools, Interacting with the students
and assisting the photographers during shoots.
Assembling studio backdrops
Checking camera equipment for faults
Organising the students for their class photos
Infinitive music Events Photography
September 2018 – Present (seasonal work)
Infinitive music specialises in large-scale Asian weddings providing photo, video & entertainment services for couples on their special day. I currently freelance for the company as a seasonal wedding photographer.
Flying Tiger Sales Assistant
September 2018 – May 2018
Whilst being employed as a sales assistant some of my responsibilities
included stocking checking/replenishing, meeting sales targets, finding
ways to improve customer experiences and replanning of the shop floor
when new stock arrives.
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Resourceful
Reliability
Adaptability
Creative Thinking
Sketch Creatives Product Photography
June 2018 – September 2018
Sketch Creatives is a Birmingham based agency with a diverse range of skills across graphic design, web design and digital branding. I worked alongside sketch as a freelance product photographer. While working for Sketch creatives I photographed products for companies such as Segbo scooters and Marrlows Diamonds
Technical Skills
Years of experience
4
Photography
2
Graphic
Design
4
Photoshop
editing image
2
Premiere Pro
Video Editing
2
Social Media
Marketing & Branding
1
Events
Planning
Education
Birmingham City University
BA (Hons) Media and Communications
First Class Honours
2016 - 2019
Media Photography 1st Editoral Photography 1st
Commercial Photography 1st Popular Music Culture 1st
Public Relations. 2:1 Broadcast Journalism 2:1
Plantsbrook Sixth Form
A Levels
2016 - 2019
Media Studies B
Art & Design C
General Studies C
Kingsbury school
GCSE
2009-2014
Art & Design A English B
Photography A Mathematics C
Media Studies B Science C