Helen Victoria Lang
Summary
“Blurring the boundaries between fashion sculpture and art” is the title of my final BA project and featured at London Graduate Fashion week in 2019. This concept defines the way I work creatively with shapes, colour and light within imagery. This drive for originality resulted in a master's degree with a distinction and the development of my passionate, thorough and committed approach to my work. Since then, through working closely with brands such as Burberry, Bulgari, Vogue, Adidas and most recently with River Island, an image from River Island AW campaign for which I did the lighting appeared in Vogue October 2024. I have been excited and inspired to be a part of creative processes, which in turn has allowed me to gain insight into where my own vision might lead me.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelance Photographer's Assistant
Fran Gomez de Villaboa
London
2024.09 - Current
- Clients- Metal Magazine, WWD, Self Portrait residency, Christopher Kane
- Set up lighting and equipment to achieve ideal shots.
- Used digital editing techniques, Capture1 to improve colour, composition and intensity of images.
Photo Studio Assistant
River Island
2023.08 - 2024.08
- Produced e-commerce and campaign images for River Island's WW, MW, and KW, including on-model, stills, and accessories shots
- Collaborated with photographers and art directors to achieve high-quality lighting; my lighting work was featured in Vogue (October 2024)
- Captured styled images in Capture1, ensuring quality and adherence to lighting and composition guidelines
- Executed lighting techniques, prop sourcing, digital assistance, and organized file structures for image assets
- Managed digital workflow: uploaded images, performed quality checks, maintained colour consistency, and provided detailed retouch notes
- Supported studio operations, maintained equipment and props, and coordinated repairs
Styling and Photography assistant
THE INSPIRED CO
2024.04
- Publication- Innocence by Kiera Sharp
- THE INSPIRED CO 2024 Edition
Freelance Production Assistant
Mother Bran
2023.06 - 2024.11
- Clients - NSPCC, Nestle
Freelance Photographer's Assistant
Vicki Sharp Photography
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Clients- KCL Digital
- Produced candid and posed shots to capture the essence of the event.
- Collaborated with event organisers to understand their vision and deliver photos that met expectations.
- Navigated diverse shooting environments expertly to produce professional photographs regardless of lighting or space constraints.
- assisted in setting up location lighting.
Freelance Studio Assistant
GAS Studios
2021.10 - 2023.11
- Clients: Zara, Charlotte Tilbury, Made.com, The Face, Dazed
Freelance Production Assistant
We Folk
2023.04 - 2023.05
- Clients - Picso, Justin French, Bibi Borthwick, Mark Bothwick, Isabel + Helen, Zara, Selfridges
Freelance Photographer
The Forgiveness Project
2021.06 - 2022.10
- Shooting strong documentary style images of survivors with sensitivity
Photographer (Masters Degree)
Birmingham
2020.09 - 2022.09
- The title of my final major project was "Fashion as an expression of structure, shape and form"
- During the MA course I took on the role of Photographer, producer, art director in a variety of projects
Senior Studio Assistant
Sunbeam Studios Photography Studio
2020.01 - 2021.07
- I provided complete support to large production teams from clients such as Stella McCartney, Adidas, Burberry, Loewe, Jimmy Choo, Louboutin, Zara, Bulgari, Vogue, and ITV
Event Assistant
Sunbeam Studios Photography Studio
2020.01 - 2021.08
- Helped with Managing event logistics, ensuring seamless execution.
- Assisted in planning large-scale events, contributing to overall success.
- Streamlined communication by acting as a liaison between key parties.
Photographer
Lili Eva Bartha
2018.09 - 2018.09
Photographer's Assistant to Megan Kelly
Jute Magazine
2017.11 - 2017.11
- Fashion Shoot for Jute Magazine
- Identified suitable locations for outdoor shoots enhancing overall visual effect.
- Transported and assembled lights on location, making certain timely setup before shoots.
Student Runway Photographer
London Fashion Week
2017.02
- Shoot of inspirational designers including: Burrus London, Harry Xu, IRYNVIGRE
Assistant Photographer
Notting Hill Carnival
2016.08
Assistant Stylist
21st Mill
2016.06
- Fashion shoot for 21st Mill, Luxury womenswear brand - London
Photographer for Chair of BAFTA
BAFTA
London
2014.09
- Photographer at London BAFTA headquarters
Volunteer Fundraiser
Blind Veterans UK
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Invited by the queen to Buckingham Palace in recognition of my role in fundraising
Education
GCSEs - English and Maths
Bede's Prep School/ Bede's Senior School
Diploma - Art Foundation Course
Ravensbourne University
Master of Arts - Visual Communication
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 09/2020 - 09/2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Photography
Falmouth University
Cornwall 09/2017 - 09/2019
Skills
- Capture One
- File management
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop InDesign, Lightroom, Bridge
- Microsoft (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Profoto lighting
- Elinchrom lighting
- Studio lighting operation
- Visual communication
- Photo editing
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Customer Service
- Hand held tools
Certification
DBS Certificate, 11/01/22, Present
Photography work Links
http://www.helenvictoria.me/
@helenvictoriaphotography
Set build and Design Masters Portfolio - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGR5hmGGqM/Kg4wEMvme2ASxFcOizVgnA/view?utm_content=DAGR5hmGGqM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Photography Portfolio - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFluhfZiI/TcbkJNrv3TxSAH-qyp2PFA/view?utm_content=DAGFluhfZiI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Timeline
Freelance Photographer's Assistant
Fran Gomez de Villaboa
2024.09 - Current
Styling and Photography assistant
THE INSPIRED CO
2024.04
Photo Studio Assistant
River Island
2023.08 - 2024.08
Freelance Production Assistant
Mother Bran
2023.06 - 2024.11
Freelance Photographer's Assistant
Vicki Sharp Photography
2023.06 - 2023.07
Freelance Production Assistant
We Folk
2023.04 - 2023.05
Freelance Studio Assistant
GAS Studios
2021.10 - 2023.11
Freelance Photographer
The Forgiveness Project
2021.06 - 2022.10
Photographer (Masters Degree)
Birmingham
2020.09 - 2022.09
Senior Studio Assistant
Sunbeam Studios Photography Studio
2020.01 - 2021.07
Event Assistant
Sunbeam Studios Photography Studio
2020.01 - 2021.08
Photographer
Lili Eva Bartha
2018.09 - 2018.09
Photographer's Assistant to Megan Kelly
Jute Magazine
2017.11 - 2017.11
Student Runway Photographer
London Fashion Week
2017.02
Assistant Photographer
Notting Hill Carnival
2016.08
Assistant Stylist
21st Mill
2016.06
Photographer for Chair of BAFTA
BAFTA
2014.09
Volunteer Fundraiser
Blind Veterans UK
2012.01 - 2015.01
GCSEs - English and Maths
Bede's Prep School/ Bede's Senior School
Diploma - Art Foundation Course
Ravensbourne University
Master of Arts - Visual Communication
Birmingham City University
09/2020 - 09/2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Photography
Falmouth University
09/2017 - 09/2019