FELIX PILGRIM
London
Summary
Recent MA graduate with five years experience in the photography industry. Extensive experience in Arts administration, working alongside members of the entertainment industry and previous experience assisting professional photographers. Excellent attention to detail, with a strong aesthetic sensibility and visual literacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Photographer
Self Employed
London
06.2020 - Current
- Delivered theatre poster photography (Bush Theatre, New Diorama Theatre).
- Press Night and BTS photography (Royal Court Theatre).
- Commissioned for editorial photo essays (Huck Magazine, Gay Times).
- Lead Photographer for Grindr at Mighty Hoopla music festival.
- Lead Photographer for Pride in London advertising campaign.
- Weddings, Headshots and Fashion Photography.
- Workshop Leader: 'Queer Photography: Camera as Audience' at The Photographers' Gallery.
Receptionist
United Agents
London
09.2024 - Current
- Welcoming staff members and clients (including actors and members of the entertainment industry).
- Responding to industry emails.
- Supporting office management.
Photo Assistant
Matthew Johnson
London
09.2022 - Current
- Supporting on studio and on-location classical music shoots.
- Equipment handling and lighting set-up.
- Assistance with image selection and post-production editing.
- BTS photography of the shoots themselves.
Photo Assistant
Guy Saunders
London
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted on theatre poster shoots (Royal Court and New Diorama Theatre)
- Liaised with actors' publicists and hair and makeup teams.
- Assisted with lighting set-up and handling equipment including reflectors, backdrops and light stands.
- Sent files with quick turn-around times.
Photography Intern
Jamie Hawkesworth
London
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Archive management: scanned negatives, tagged, organised and uploaded files to Dropbox.
- Transported lighting, video and sound equipment across London.
- Handled contact sheets and original prints with care.
- Handled images of public figures with discretion and confidentiality.
- Observed high-end editorial workflows.
Box Office Sales Assistant
Royal Court Theatre
London
07.2019 - 11.2024
- Represented the theatre as the first point of contact for the public.
- Booked and reserved tickets using the ticketing software, Spektrix.
- Completed script reports for the literary department and wrote podcast transcriptions.
Director in Residence
Millfield School
Street, Somerset
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Directed six school productions a year.
- Handled budgets, sourced props, costumes and managed set design.
Touring Actor
Theatrino
Sanremo, Italy
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Toured educational shows across Italy for six months.
- Drove a mini-van and was responsible for the upkeep and storage of costume, set and sound equipment.
BBC Drama Intern
BBC
London
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Scanned press cuttings and compiled reports on BBC Drama publicity.
- Wrote episode synopses and actor biographies for the BBC Drama website.
- Assisted actors on 'Hello Magazine' photoshoots and BBC Breakfast.
Education
Master of Arts - Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
University of the Arts London
London 09/2022 - 12/2023
Licentiate - Performing (Speech and Drama)
City Literary Institute
London 09/2013 - 06/2015
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom (retouching, colour grading, file prep)
- Final Cut Pro (basic video editing)
- Digital & 35mm photography workflows
- Studio lighting and equipment handling
- Languages: Fluent English and Italian (conversational)
- Experienced in working with high-profile clients
- Knowledge of arts, theatre, and media industries
- Discreet with sensitive materials and public figures
Timeline
Receptionist
United Agents
09.2024 - Current
Photo Assistant
Guy Saunders
02.2023 - 11.2024
Photo Assistant
Matthew Johnson
09.2022 - Current
Photography Intern
Jamie Hawkesworth
07.2022 - 10.2022
Photographer
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
Box Office Sales Assistant
Royal Court Theatre
07.2019 - 11.2024
Director in Residence
Millfield School
09.2017 - 07.2019
Touring Actor
Theatrino
01.2016 - 06.2016
BBC Drama Intern
BBC
07.2009 - 08.2009
Master of Arts - Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
University of the Arts London
09/2022 - 12/2023
Licentiate - Performing (Speech and Drama)
City Literary Institute
09/2013 - 06/2015
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