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Overview
Work history
Education
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Certification
Photography work Links
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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
09.2024 - 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
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • 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
04.2024
  • Publication- Innocence by Kiera Sharp
  • THE INSPIRED CO 2024 Edition

Freelance Production Assistant

Mother Bran
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Clients - NSPCC, Nestle

Freelance Photographer's Assistant

Vicki Sharp Photography
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • 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
10.2021 - 11.2023
  • Clients: Zara, Charlotte Tilbury, Made.com, The Face, Dazed

Freelance Production Assistant

We Folk
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Clients - Picso, Justin French, Bibi Borthwick, Mark Bothwick, Isabel + Helen, Zara, Selfridges

Freelance Photographer

The Forgiveness Project
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Shooting strong documentary style images of survivors with sensitivity

Photographer (Masters Degree)

Birmingham
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • 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
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • 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
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • 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
09.2018 - 09.2018

Photographer's Assistant to Megan Kelly

Jute Magazine
11.2017 - 11.2017
  • 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
02.2017
  • Shoot of inspirational designers including: Burrus London, Harry Xu, IRYNVIGRE

Assistant Photographer

Notting Hill Carnival
08.2016

Assistant Stylist

21st Mill
06.2016
  • Fashion shoot for 21st Mill, Luxury womenswear brand - London

Photographer for Chair of BAFTA

BAFTA
London
09.2014
  • Photographer at London BAFTA headquarters

Volunteer Fundraiser

Blind Veterans UK
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • 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
09.2024 - Current

Styling and Photography assistant

THE INSPIRED CO
04.2024

Photo Studio Assistant

River Island
08.2023 - 08.2024

Freelance Production Assistant

Mother Bran
06.2023 - 11.2024

Freelance Photographer's Assistant

Vicki Sharp Photography
06.2023 - 07.2023

Freelance Production Assistant

We Folk
04.2023 - 05.2023

Freelance Studio Assistant

GAS Studios
10.2021 - 11.2023

Freelance Photographer

The Forgiveness Project
06.2021 - 10.2022

Photographer (Masters Degree)

Birmingham
09.2020 - 09.2022

Senior Studio Assistant

Sunbeam Studios Photography Studio
01.2020 - 07.2021

Event Assistant

Sunbeam Studios Photography Studio
01.2020 - 08.2021

Photographer

Lili Eva Bartha
09.2018 - 09.2018

Photographer's Assistant to Megan Kelly

Jute Magazine
11.2017 - 11.2017

Student Runway Photographer

London Fashion Week
02.2017

Assistant Photographer

Notting Hill Carnival
08.2016

Assistant Stylist

21st Mill
06.2016

Photographer for Chair of BAFTA

BAFTA
09.2014

Volunteer Fundraiser

Blind Veterans UK
01.2012 - 01.2015

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
Helen Victoria Lang