Arthur Ungur
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
Skilled photographer with focus on leading creative projects and enhancing visual storytelling. Capable of delivering high-quality images through mastery of lighting, composition, and post-production techniques. Committed to driving team collaboration and meeting client expectations with innovative solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead photographer
Sytner BMW
Leicester, Leicestershire
2024.09 - Current
- Oversaw editing processes, cropping, resizing and retouching photos as needed.
- Developed personalised photo concepts for the sales department
- Supervised lighting and setup on site, ensuring optimal conditions for shooting.
- Delivered exceptional results by managing a team of photographers.
- Trained junior photographers in technical skills, contributing to team growth and development.
- Organised logistical aspects to ensure smooth operation.
Photographer/videographer
Freelance
2015.09 - 2025.03
- Engaged in freelance photography and videography, specializing in weddings, events, portraits and food photography
- Managed schedules efficiently meeting project deadlines consistently.
- Excelled in capturing candid moments preserving authenticity of events and emotions.
- Established strong relationships with clients based on trust and reliability leading to repeat business.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining and organising equipment effectively.
- Developed expertise in different types of photography, including sports, landscape and documentary.
- Specialised in event photography providing timely services without compromising on quality.
- Successfully operated as a camera operator for documentaries, short movies and music videos
Trainer
Amazon
Coalville, Leicestershire
2022.10 - 2025.09
- Working as a self-employed, providing trainings and test drives for new drivers
- Evaluated staff performance post-training; provided constructive feedback accordingly.
Shipping supervisor
Gap inc. UK
Rugby, Warwickshire
2019.11 - 2022.07
- Monitored loading processes, ensuring safe and secure delivery of goods.
- Coordinated logistics, resulting in smoother operations.
- Prepared bills of lading, invoices and shipping documents for shipments.
- Filed delivery and collection consignment paperwork to provide complete accuracy.
Photographer/Videographer
Ramona Chirita's make-up school
Bucharest, Romania
2016.10 - 2018.08
- Captured high-quality images for both print and online distribution in a high-paced environment
- Worked closely with marketing team to create compelling product images boosting brand visibility.
- Planned, filmed and edited video content to match brief requirements.
- Photographed in-studio and remote locations, managing a team of 3, fostering their professional growth
- Produced and edited engaging video content for social media promotions on Facebook and Instagram
- Utilized Live Streaming programs and equipment for Facebook and Instagram, elevating the company's online presence to attract a higher volume of clients
- Captured dynamic and static subjects, creating visually compelling content.
- Coordinated with models and stylists for seamless photo shoots.
- Managed lighting and setup for high-quality images.
- Conducted post-production work including cropping, colour adjustments, retouching, resizing and printing photos for superior outputs.
Camera operator
Hyperion University (Hyp TV)
Bucharest
2015.11 - 2018.06
- Streamlined post-production process by capturing high-quality footage.
- Improved viewer engagement with innovative shooting techniques.
- Collaborated closely with sound and light technicians, reinforcing overall production quality.
- Ensured continuity of scenes to facilitate smooth editing process.
- Enhanced film quality by meticulously adjusting camera angles and lighting.
- Assured seamless filming for effective storytelling.
- Managed cables efficiently, ensuring safe set environment.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in handling sophisticated broadcast equipment.
Camera Operator
Forestfilm
Bucharest, Romania
2015.10 - 2017.09
- Operated as a camera operator, assistant, and focus puller for professional productions, including movies, commercials and music videos
- Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard cinema cameras such as ARRI Alexa, RED, Black Magic and Canon C-line
- Practised quick scene adaptations, enhancing visual storytelling capabilities.
- Captured dynamic and static subjects, creating visually compelling content.
- Prepared equipment needed to conduct shoots smoothly.
- Operated camera with precision and expertise to reduce reshoots.
Education
Science - Mathematics, Computer Programming, and intensive English class
Radu Negru National High-School
Fagaras, Brasov 2011.01 - 2015.01
Cinematography and TV - Arts
Hyperion University
Bucharest, Romania 2015.10 - 2018.06
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- OBS Studio
- DaVinci Resolve
- Attention to details
- Good communication skills
- Excellent at juggling multiple tasks
- Working under pressure
- Extremely organised
- Work independently
- Video editing
- Photo editing
- Social media marketing
- Studio photography
Certification
- Digital Skills Certificate, Advance
- Professional Skill Certificate, Web design, Operating systems, Data processing Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Custom
In my free time, I like to go out camping and hiking or I'll spend time keeping up with the latest developments in technologies especially related to videography and photography. Sometimes I complete DIY projects like repairing my car and computer.
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Analogue film enthusiast
- Paddleboarding and Kayaking
Languages
English
Fluent
Romanian
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead photographer
Sytner BMW
2024.09 - Current
Trainer
Amazon
2022.10 - 2025.09
Shipping supervisor
Gap inc. UK
2019.11 - 2022.07
Photographer/Videographer
Ramona Chirita's make-up school
2016.10 - 2018.08
Camera operator
Hyperion University (Hyp TV)
2015.11 - 2018.06
Cinematography and TV - Arts
Hyperion University
2015.10 - 2018.06
Camera Operator
Forestfilm
2015.10 - 2017.09
Photographer/videographer
Freelance
2015.09 - 2025.03
Science - Mathematics, Computer Programming, and intensive English class
Radu Negru National High-School
2011.01 - 2015.01