Creative Director

Founded and grew an independent international photography and production practice serving clients in the UK and USA. Lead projects from initial brief and creative concept through mood boards, styling direction, shot lists, production, post-production, and final delivery.

Photograph celebrities, musicians, professional athletes, and public figures for portrait, editorial, press, campaign, personal-brand, live, backstage, and behind-the-scenes work. Work directly with talent, agents, managers, and publicists while managing approvals, usage, confidentiality, and tight access windows.

Assemble and lead shoot crews including assistants, stylists, hair and make-up artists, and retouchers. Manage locations, travel, equipment, local crew, quoting, contracts, licensing, invoicing, budgets, editing, retouching, and client delivery.

Selected clients and credits include Chris Brown, Davido, Wizkid, Arsenal FC, Vinícius Júnior, Karim Benzema, Memphis Depay, Declan Rice, Paul Pogba, Leny Yoro, BBC, ITV, and Sky.

Completed a one-year placement on Ocado's finance graduate programme, supporting experienced finance professionals with day-to-day reporting and analysis.

Used Excel to organise and present financial information, helping the team monitor costs and performance. Developed attention to detail, numeracy, analytical ability, and an understanding of finance in a fast-moving large business.

Held this full-time role while building a photography practice outside working hours, demonstrating commitment, organisation, and time management.

Graduated with a 2:1 in Finance. Studied accounting, corporate finance, investments, and economics, developing analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.