Lucy Davies
Swansea,City and County of Swansea
Summary
Creative problem solver with a passion for finding meaningful stories to tell through digital media. I have a versatile set of skills which I am able to adapt to different situations. I use a kind and sensitive approach to telling a variety of stories and to deliver high quality media within a tight deadline.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Content creator
Nakie Hammcoks
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2025.05 - Current
Outdoor activities assistant instructor
RipNRock
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2022.03 - Current
Expedition Photographer
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Cairngorms, Highland
2026.01 - 2026.01
Consultant and Camera Operator
Crowblack Films
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2024.09 - 2024.11
Camera operator
Algy O'Connell
Kalymnos , Greece
2024.10 - 2024.10
Documentary filmmaker
Ynysdawela Nature Reserve
Ynysdawela , Brynamman
2024.06 - 2024.10
Lead photographer
Gower Women's Surf Society & Red Paddle Co
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2023.09 - 2023.09
Camera Operator and Cinematographer
Algy O'Connell
Lulworth, Dorset
2023.04 - 2023.04
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adventure Filmmaking
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels -
Gower College Swansea
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs -
Bishopston Comprehensive School
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2013.09 - 2024.08
Skills
- Multimedia content creation
- Underwater filmmaking and photography
- Creative, consistent and moving story telling
- Risk assessment creation
- Problem-solver
- Adaptability in ever changing environments
- Experienced in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom and DaVinci Resolve
- Project management
- Visual storytelling
Affiliations
- Surfing
- Coasteering
- Cliff Jumping
- Marine environments
- Parasurfing
- Nature connection
Accomplishments
Participated in an interview with Sony for a social media feature about my work in 2024
A panellist at the Women's Adventure Sport Panel in the S4C Yr Egin 2025
My film SEA SALT won best student film at SeeMor Film Festival 2024
My film SEA SALT won the Jury's award for best no budget film at the Wales international film festival
Nominated at the 2024 British Photography Awards for best sport photo
Carve Magazine wrote and article about my dissertation film SEA SALT
Becoming a volunteer ambassador for The Outdoor Partnership
Raised £700 for Macmillan Cancer support doing a Marathon in 2025
Raised £300 for Surfability CIC in 2024 with my film Sea Salt
Guest Alumni speaker at the University I studied at. I was there to talk about my dissertation film and accessibility in adventure
Qualifications and Training
Clean driving license
FAA Level 3 award in outdoor first aid 2025-2028
Outdoor First Aid Catastrophic bleeds course 2023-end of 2026
CAA Drone Operator ID (renewed in 2026)
CAA Flyer ID (renewed in 2026)
Basic Canopy Access Proficiency 2025-2028
Trained National Coasteering Charter Guide Oct 2025
Trained Hill and Moorland Leader Oct 2025
Trained Rock Climbing Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Expedition Photographer
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
2026.01 - 2026.01
Content creator
Nakie Hammcoks
2025.05 - Current
Camera operator
Algy O'Connell
2024.10 - 2024.10
Consultant and Camera Operator
Crowblack Films
2024.09 - 2024.11
Documentary filmmaker
Ynysdawela Nature Reserve
2024.06 - 2024.10
Lead photographer
Gower Women's Surf Society & Red Paddle Co
2023.09 - 2023.09
Camera Operator and Cinematographer
Algy O'Connell
2023.04 - 2023.04
Outdoor activities assistant instructor
RipNRock
2022.03 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Adventure Filmmaking
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels -
Gower College Swansea
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs -
Bishopston Comprehensive School
2013.09 - 2024.08