CV & Bio

I decided to keep my CV short and sweet, as speaking previously with teachers at Edge Hill University who specialise in Art and Design, they have said short but sweet CV's grab their attention over longer ones. I highlighted my best commissions and experiences that I have had to date, and then made a list of other successful and interesting commissions I have had also. They mostly all revolve around fashion or portraiture, with my placement at Sportsfive breaking this rule. I kept this as one of my indepth CV points, because of how well known the company is. It makes me look more professional and successful if I have a big company representing me as a worker. I also used a simplistic font, apart from my name which I have highlighted in a different font, which is bolder. I wanted to add a creative spin on it without it appearing too tacky or unprofessional. My qualifications are listed below at the bottom, so that I can show potential employers that I have both the experience and the grades to show for my hard work and dedication. Having strong A Levels and GCSEs, as well as a degree is really important, especially if I want to pursue the career path in teaching straight after my PGCE. I have include a short bio that I wrote during Moira's session, and expanded on later that week. I think it gives the reader an introduction into my work and practice, without meeting me face to face.

Laura Jane Parkinson

Fashion & Portraiture Photography

www.laurajaneparkinson.com

07508 191 662

Laura Jane Parkinson has worked for a number of magazines, as well as producing images for fashion brands and advertisements. Her studies at the University of Salford have fuelled her drive to produce imagery that explores colour, elegance and feminism. She is especially inspired by cinema and nature, and incorporates these themes into her photographic work

Previous/Current Job History

CURRENT – Freelance – Through Laura’s Lens

I currently work as a freelance photographer specialising in fashion and portraiture photography. I am fully training to use Photoshop CC, as well as Lightroom, Premier Pro, InDesign and Final Cut Pro. I network with models, make up artists, hair stylists and other creative talents to plan creative photo shoots in the studio and on location.

Cornerhouse Manchester – Digital Reporter

I took part in a 8 month internship for the alternative art gallery Cornerhouse, whereby I learnt how to record interviews using both audio and video, photographed events and people who attended art exhibitions, conducted interviews with artists and actors and learnt how to social network successfully for companies and my own social base.

Camp Modin – Photography Specialist

I worked on Jewish summer camp for 10 weeks, teaching children aged between 6 and 16 how to take photographs correctly, as well as use basic editing software such as Photoshop and Lightroom. I also was asked to photograph for the Camp’s promotional material and online presence.

SportsFive Advertisements – Photographer

I was commissioned to produce live action photographs of players from Premier League football with the digital advertisements that the company produced for their online portfolio. This was an incredibly demanding job, as I had to capture live action football, as well as make sure all the advertisements were accounted for in full.

Selected Commissions

Retrograde Clothing, Poshaak Bridal Wear, University of Exeter, ETO Jeans, Cornerhouse Manchester, Castlefield Gallery Manchester, Cheadle Hulme School, Sam Shaw Appeal, Audrey Clark and “It’s OK” campaign, 16 Braunton Jewellery, Me vs Hero, Darwen Live, Georgie Louise Fashion, MJY Designs, UCLan Fashion Design BA, MMU Fashion Styling and Promotion BA.

Qualifications

GCSEs – Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

3 A’s, 5 B’s, 2 C’s including Maths and English

A Levels – Saint Mary’s College, Blackburn

Photography A, Law B, Modern History C

Bachelors – University of Salford

BA (Hons) Photography