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
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