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

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Provided technical support to students and faculty hiring equipment 

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Prepared and maintained camera equipment for collections and returns 

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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.  

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Assembling studio backdrops

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Checking camera equipment for faults 

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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.

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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 

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

Achievements 

Class of 2019 graduate speaker

July 2019

Punch Records Arts Award

October 2016

Media student of year

Plants-brook sixth form

2016