Personal Statement

I am currently studying for an Extended Diploma in Photography at level three at Burton and

South Derbyshire College. I would say that my main strengths are working in the darkroom andon Photoshop. I am currently working on improving my skills in the studio; these skills are getting a lot better I am quite confident in the studio by I am just making sure that I do

know what I am doing and that I don't require any help when setting up. I enjoyed the Face

Value (portrait) assignment because it helped me get better at a type of photography I wasn't really that interested in and now I would say I am interested in it. I try to go out and take photos as often as I can as my dad also enjoys photography we can go out together and go on photo shoots which I feel will become much more regular, a lot of my images in my portfolio were taken outside of college time.

I went to the Taylor Wessing award exhibition in 2013, to have a look what was there and see if I could gain any inspiration from them and I would say I did, I enjoyed seeing what other photographers were producing and see what I should be achieving.I have also been down to St. George's Park around three or four times to take some photos and they were really impressed.

I have also done around 40 hours of work experience with Burton Albion during which I learnt about how the world of football photography works. I mainly took photos of the matches but I did take several images of non-match activities such as a trophy presentation and a crossbar challenge.

Throughout my time at the college I have entered several different photography competitions,

the Fujifilm Student Awards in both 2013 and 2014, the Melbourne Emerging Talent Awards in 2014 and the AOC competition in 2014 to name a few. I will be looking to enter some sports photography competitions to see how my images would do and see what I need to do to become a better sports photographer.

CV

James Harrison

5 Wetherel Road

Burton upon Trent, DE15 9GW

01283 845831

Jamesh111@hotmail.co.uk

Profile

I am an adaptable and professional photography student with a range of experience from photography and film to personal training. My aims are to continue in the photography field and gain more experience and knowledge from this

Education and Qualifications

2013 – present             Burton and South Derbyshire College

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography      

2012 – 2013            Burton and South Derbyshire College

BTEC Level 2 in Creative Media Production – Merit

Level 2 in Functional Skills English

2007 – 2012     Paulet High School (GSCEs)

                         1 GCSE Grade B (maths), 2 GCSEs Grade C, 4 GCSEs Grade D, 3 GCSEs Grade E

Work Experience

Nov 2012 – Feb 2013 Sports Direct, Burton upon Trent                                Sales Assistant

·       Predominantly worked within the footwear department

·       Worked on the shop floor assisting customers with purchase enquiries

·       Developed good interpersonal and communication skills

Voluntary Experience

July – August 2011     South Staffs PTC, Hill Street Well Being Centre         Physical Activity Team

·       Assisted in the running of physical activity groups within the community

·       Designed fitness plans for clients

·       Helped clients use gym equipment

·       Received Head Teacher’s commendation for outstanding work during work experience

Additional Information

·       Confident with a range of Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel and Power Point

·       Confident with some Adobe software including Bridge and Photoshop

·       Clean Provisional Drivers’ Licence

·       Confident with photographic techniques and using cameras

Interests

·       Formerly a team member of Winshill FC

·       Playing football on a regular basis, attending matches and supporting my local team

·       Taking photographs in a range of subject matter, predominantly landscapes and football

References

References available upon request