Lucy Bull
London
Summary
Motivated Picture editor with 30 years of experience in news and editorial sectors, specializing in photography and visual communication. Expertise in curating and reviewing photographs under tight deadlines, demonstrating adaptability to changing situations. Proficient in image editing and captioning software, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively in team environments. Hard-working, creative and highly adaptable individual with keen eye for visual storytelling.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Picture Editor (freelance)
PA Media
London
10.2022 - Current
- Working with the picture desk team editing and captioning images to deliver to clients nationally
- Coordinating with photographers to ensure timely delivery of required photos
- Delivering editorial standard images from live news events including official State visits and Royal Rota engagements
- Liasing with features and showbiz departments on picture stories
- Working quickly and accurately to tight deadlines
Assistant Picture Editor (freelance)
Reach PLC
London
06.2021 - Current
- Working with the Daily Express picture desk team to produce the daily newspaper using Content Hub For Publishers and Content Watch
- Selecting the best images from thousands received on the news feed
- Pitching picture stories during editorial meetings
- Liaising with writers to produce images to visually tell the story
- Collaborating with the art desk to improve the overall aesthetic appeal of the publication.
- Assigning photographers for features and breaking news stories
- Dealing with requests from the journalists for the website
Picture Editor (freelance)
Bob Martin photography
London
08.2019 - Current
- Edited for Bob Martin and his team of photographers on various sporting events
- The London Marathon
- Sail GP
- US Open Tennis for Rolex
- Edited, retouched, captioned and uploaded images
- Created an archive of images on photoshelter for clients
- Delivered the very best daily selection of press images to clients
Picture Editor
Jeff Moore Photography
London
07.2015 - Current
- Oversee the general day to day running of the business alongside PR, advertising and editorial photographer Jeff Moore
- Creating high end images for some of the worlds largest brands
- Selecting and editing images using photoshop and photomechanic including retouching to editorial standards.
- Captioning and keywording using photomechanic
- Delivery of images to national newspapers and agencies
- Running the diary and producing pictures stories
- Managing photo archive in photoshelter for easy access
- Budgeting and invoicing
Picture Editor (freelance)
AELTC Wimbledon
London
06.2019 - 07.2025
- Worked with a team of over 20 photographers producing images for social media, an extensive library and a book of the Championships
- Edited, retouched and captioned live images to a quick turn around and meeting deadlines
- Handled Royal visit images including the Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge
- Uploaded images to photoshelter
Picture Editor (freelance)
Olympic Broadcasting Services
Lausanne, Switzerland
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Worked with a team of photographers at the Youth Winter Olympics producing high-quality visual content for OBS.
- Selected and edited live images using photoshop.
- Captioned and uploaded images using photomechanic and photoshelter
Assistant Picture Editor (freelance)
The Times
London
09.2005 - 01.2006
- Selected the best images of the day from the picture wire feeds
- Source images from stock libraries and agencies
- Worked under tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy
- Briefed photographers on specific assignments
Director of Pictures
National News Agency
London
05.1996 - 08.2005
- Managed a team of photographers and editors on the picture desk
- Covered daily new stories for the national newspapers involving an extremely quick turnaround and meeting the newspapers deadlines
- Worked on major news events including Royal Rotas and was an active board member of the CPNA
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials and employee performance
Electronic Photo Desk Operator
The Sun
London
04.1994 - 04.1996
- Evening shift on the picture desk of The Sun newspaper
- Handled images from staff photographers and sourced images on wire feeds
- Liaised with the news desk supplying them with high quality images for stories
- Managed the operation of the Electronic Photo Desk
Assistant Picture Editor
London News Service
London
01.1994 - 03.1996
- Worked on a busy news and picture desk
- Directed and organised jobs for photographers.
- Dealt with commissions from National Newspapers
- Selected, scanned, captioned and wired images to clients
- Kept to a quick turnaround, meeting paper deadlines
- Syndicated images to agents worldwide including images from News International
Lab Film Processor and Printer
Colourcare International
London
11.1992 - 12.1994
- Processing colour 35mm film processing and printing
- Dealing with customers on a daily basis
- Maintaining high standards with a quick turnaround
Education
HND - Photography
Sandwell College
Wednesbury, Sandwell 09.1990 - 06/1992
A Level - Photography
Spelthorne College
Ashford, Surrey 09.1989 - 06/1990
Skills
- Photography appreciation
- Image curation
- Multitasking
- Photo editing
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
Affiliations
- Antique and vintage markets, weight training, dog walking, Tai Chi, visiting art galleries and photo exhibitions, travel
Timeline
Picture Editor (freelance)
Olympic Broadcasting Services
01.2025 - 01.2025
Assistant Picture Editor (freelance)
PA Media
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Picture Editor (freelance)
Reach PLC
06.2021 - Current
Picture Editor (freelance)
Bob Martin photography
08.2019 - Current
Picture Editor (freelance)
AELTC Wimbledon
06.2019 - 07.2025
Picture Editor
Jeff Moore Photography
07.2015 - Current
Assistant Picture Editor (freelance)
The Times
09.2005 - 01.2006
Director of Pictures
National News Agency
05.1996 - 08.2005
Electronic Photo Desk Operator
The Sun
04.1994 - 04.1996
Assistant Picture Editor
London News Service
01.1994 - 03.1996
Lab Film Processor and Printer
Colourcare International
11.1992 - 12.1994
HND - Photography
Sandwell College
09.1990 - 06/1992
A Level - Photography
Spelthorne College
09.1989 - 06/1990
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