PROFILE Contemporary Lens Media graduate educated for five years in digital and film photography. Confident in arranging materials for photoshoots, capturing high quality images and editing them using Photoshop whilst displaying self-assurance and professionalism at all times. Preferred methods of working are studio or documentary based focusing on people, the countryside and wildlife

TECHNICAL SKILLS Scout appropriate locations for potential photoshoots Set up equipment and tools as needed for projects Advanced knowledge of how to use a digital and film camera resulting in a thorough understanding of conventional photography Advanced knowledge of how to use studio lighting Well experienced in using a professional studio and darkroom Ability to capture usable images and shoot videos as an assignment dictates Experience with computer-aided photographic software such as the Adobe Suite Experience of how to professionally present images to exhibition standards (See Shutterhub article on most recent exhibition here http://shutterhub.org.uk/blog/quadrivium-university-of-lincoln-degree-show-2015)

OTHER SKILLS Ability to display excellent customer service whilst working with clients to determine project needs Prepare photoshoot sites as needed Pride taken in organisational skills and time management Ability to bring a sense of humour and agreeable attitude to a placement Eye for texture, space, design, colour balance and aesthetics Ability to meet set deadlines

OWNED EQUIPMENT Canon EOS 7D Canon EOS 550D Canon telephoto 70-300mm lens Canon standard 18-55mm lens Tamron telephoto lens Adobe Suite Manfrotto Tripod ND Grad Filters External Hard Drive MacBook Pro

E L E A N O R PA L L E T T

2 MAIN STREET 07512632400 SUTTON BASSETT ELA@HOTMAIL.CO.UK MARKET HARBOROUGH WWW.FLICKR.CO.UK/PHOTOS/ELLAPALLETT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE LE16 8HP

Freelance Photographer, Fieldcrest Gun Dogs, April 2014 Commissioned to take a variety of photographs for a local gun dog trainer, images to be used on website in order to promote his training programme http://www.fieldcrestgundogs.co.uk/gallery.html

Voluntary Photographer, Anthony Nolan, February 2014 Photographed potential life savers at a Lincoln Marrow clinic at the University of Lincoln, images to be used as part of an advertising campaign https://www.facebook.com/lincolnmarrow/photos/pb.1418469545032656.-2207520000.1434571110./1459369907609286/?type=3&theater

Freelance Photographer, The British Association for Shooting and Conservation, August 2013 Was approached by a member of BASC whilst taking pictures at a games fair and asked for permission to use images in the official BASC magazine. Commissioned to photograph two more game fairs where my images would be used on BASC’s website. http://basc.org.uk/gundogs/scurry-league/

EDUCATION

University of Lincoln, Contemporary Lens Media BA HONS, 2012-2015 Predicted to graduate with a high 2:1 in September, achieved a 1st for dissertation

New College Stamford, A Levels, 2010-2012 Achieved a B in Photography, B in Psychology, C in English Literature and Language and C in Fine Art AS Level

Uppingham Community College Achieved 9 B’s including Maths, English and Science and a C in Digital Applications

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Cleaning Assistant, Sparkle House Cleaning, June 2014-September 2014 Necessary to be quick yet efficient due to hourly time constraints, after working as an assistant for a period of time promoted and trusted to clean properties alone, excellent customer service essential

INTERESTS Played netball for the University team, played flute achieved to grade 4, table tennis, horse riding, reading, writing, game shooting and hiking - recently climbed Kinder Scout in the Peak District, hope to conquer Mt Snowdon this year and eventually Mt Kilimanjaro

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE

MINI PORTFOLIO

Vista - Third Year Project Cattle Farming - Third Year Project

Working Dogs - Third Year Project Game Shooting - Third Year Project

Beautiful Objects - First Year Project Tableaux - Second Year Project

Game Shooting - Second Year Project Beautiful People - First Year Project