Summary
I am an accomplished & creative professional freelance photographer based in the Blackpool area. My diverse expertise & experience encompasses a wide range of genres including live music, theatre & events, documentary, editorial, corporate, location & studio portraiture. I have a patient & positive approach creating great rapport with subjects of all ages & backgrounds. Detail focused with proven track record of excellent customer service, organisational & communication skills.
Ideal for any companies looking for high quality images to enhance their profile & attract new business. Please contact me on 07766024888 or [email protected]
Editorial, documentary, corporate events, studio & location portraiture. For use in marketing, advertising, websites, annual reports, promotional literature, press releases & more.
· Strong creative & artistic vision backed up with excellent technical ability & over 6 years experience of using Canon DSLR’S to consistently capture high quality photographic images under a diverse range of shooting & lighting conditions
· Detail orientated with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced environment utilising a friendly approach & interpersonal skills to create rapport with subjects of all ages.
· Sourcing best locations & positioning to fulfil clients’ needs across a number of different photographic styles e.g. Studio & location portraiture, commercial, events, travel, music, theatre & social documentary.
· Proficient in use of Adobe Photoshop, reviewing, analysing & selecting images & using a wide variety of photo-editing techniques to convey the desired visual effect & impact.
· Fully competent in all aspects of Windows & Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Powerpoint.
· Tenacious with the ability to quickly learn & assimilate new skills, techniques & computer software programs.
Ideal for any companies looking for high quality images to enhance their profile & attract new business. Please contact me on 07766024888 or [email protected]
Expertise
Editorial, documentary, corporate events, studio & location portraiture. For use in marketing, advertising, websites, annual reports, promotional literature, press releases & more.
· Strong creative & artistic vision backed up with excellent technical ability & over 6 years experience of using Canon DSLR’S to consistently capture high quality photographic images under a diverse range of shooting & lighting conditions
· Detail orientated with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced environment utilising a friendly approach & interpersonal skills to create rapport with subjects of all ages.
· Sourcing best locations & positioning to fulfil clients’ needs across a number of different photographic styles e.g. Studio & location portraiture, commercial, events, travel, music, theatre & social documentary.
· Proficient in use of Adobe Photoshop, reviewing, analysing & selecting images & using a wide variety of photo-editing techniques to convey the desired visual effect & impact.
· Fully competent in all aspects of Windows & Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Powerpoint.
· Tenacious with the ability to quickly learn & assimilate new skills, techniques & computer software programs.
Experience
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Karen Duckworth Photography
Photographer/Owner
- Current
Education History
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Photography A level
Blackpool & Fylde College
2004 - 2006Please see Qualifications below for a more comprehensive list of Educational history.
Qualifications
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Blackpool & Fylde College Sept 2004 – July 2006
‘A’ Level Photography (A)
University of Liverpool October 1996 – July 1999 BSc (Hons.) Biochemistry 2:1
Blackpool Sixth Form College September 1994 – July 1996
‘A’ Level Chemistry (A), General Studies (B), Biology (B), Maths (D)
Arnold School, Blackpool September 1989 – 1994
GCSE 8 subjects – 3 A* & 5 A grades.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· Awarded Arts Council Grant for Photographic Exhibition as part of Blackpool Culture Shops Feb 2012. www.blackpoolcultureshops.wordpress.com
Interests and Hobbies
Documentary photography, special interests in live performance & alternative culture. Organising live, original music festivals & events. Yoga, Skuba Diving.
