Praise Williams-Ojomu

Cultural Inclusion Advert Production

• Liaison with Directors, Cinematographer and cast to ensure smooth shoots and good interpersonal relations on-location and during non-shoot days, improves crew cohesion.
• Set up lighting and audio for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues.
• Operated camera and lighting equipment with precision and expertise to reduce reshoots.
• Performed retouching and colour correction in Adobe Lightroom for optimal results.
• Practised Health and safety procedures over many days of shoot.

• Resized photographs for use on social media platforms and websites.
• Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photo colour and quality, editing to align with brand guidelines.
• Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
• Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection.
• Performed retouching and colour correction in Adobe Lightroom for optimal results.
• Set up equipment and performed test shots of subject or location.
• Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.

Six Town Carnival 2023, this event was a summer Carnival held in Stoke on Trent, Hanley Park. a plethora of Acts, Rides, Musical/Culture sections and a Large Main Parade.

• Collaborated closely with event organizers and stakeholders to understand key moments, ensuring comprehensive coverage of performances, attendees, and festivities.
• Maintained and organized vast collection of images, delivering diverse array of shots capturing festival's essence, keeping clear line of communication about delivery date(no longer than 7 days) ,accessibility of final product and formatting.

• Collaborated with colleagues to find creative solutions to challenges facing team, such as location lack of space.
• Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
• Oversaw post-production of behind the scene stills and review footage to prevent reshoots.
• Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
• Referring to directors creative decisions while advising improvements to scenes.
• Visited locations to take series of shots to determine proper fillers, framing, angles, lighting and techniques.
• Directed work of up to 3 crew members and 3+ actors.

• Comprehensive visual documentation of behind-the-scenes moments, and management of time in response to changing scenes.
• Applied technical expertise to craft and implement custom lighting designs tailored to diverse guest segments, enhancing visual appeal.
• Worked closely with head directors, organizing among 3-5 runners/ crew during long shooting days.
• Employed rapid and effective problem-solving strategies to adapt to evolving production needs.
• Passion and drive for photography with specialized lighting skills significantly contributed to production success.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team, taking stills in face pasted environment in a non-invasive manner.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement, taking on-board critical feedback.