SOPHIE SITWELL
Photographer
Pulborough,West Sussex
Summary
Freelance photographer with over 25 years experience, offering photographic services for corporate headshots; press and publicity material; lifestyle and fine-art projects; family and portaiture; weddings and editorial journalism.
With a creative background in fine art photography, I have an eye for detail to create professional images. Versed in composition, lighting and image editing to produce quality results. A customised approach based on shoot types and customer specifications.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Photographer and photojournalist
Sophie Sitwell Photography
Arundel, West Sussex
01.1999 - Current
- UK and Georgia
- Established and co-managed a busy photographic studio
- Work to tight deadlines with a strong emphasis on customer relations.
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Planned and prepared for numerous on-location and studio shoots concurrently.
- Managed all stages of pre- and post-production for seamless client experiences.
- Performed retouching and colour correction in Adobe Lightroom for optimal results.
- Resized photographs for use on social media platforms and websites.
- Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection.
- Liaised with marketing and design teams to deliver high-quality assets for successful campaigns.
- Delivered high-quality wedding photography services for UK clients in different locations.
- Composed pictures with creative and technical eye for detail.
- Applied lighting effects in Adobe Lightroom, creating moods and emotions to meet client specifications.
- Gathered requirements to understand terms of assignments and plan photography shoots.
- Managed appointment bookings for private photoshoots and commercial studio sessions.
- Took portraits of individuals, families and groups at interior and exterior locations.
- Created use-specific photographs for commercial, industrial and scientific needs.
- Used digital editing techniques and [Software] to improve colour, composition and intensity of images.
Art and Design Technology Teacher
Dorset House School
, West Sussex
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Ran an after school co-curricular photography club
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Completed assignment grading in a timely manner to communicate student progress.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for [Number] students each year.
- Supported students and parents with strategies for success in a virtual environment and assisted with assignments and projects.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshop.
- Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
- Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with curriculum.
Founding Member
Art Gene
Tbilisi, Georgia
08.2004 - 01.2008
- Responsible for monitoring, public relations, advertising and supervising the local team
- Designed digital and print materials to engage audiences.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Project Co-ordinator
Our Yard
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Founding member of the Georgian NGO, “Union of Community Protection and Cultural Development”
- Responsible for sourcing Grants; writing and implementing projects; overseeing a team of Georgian architects and metal constructors; mobilising community work groups; liaising with local governmental bodies
- Recruitment, monitoring, supervision and problem-solving at a grassroots level.
Customer liaison officer
Tourism - Caucasus Adventure
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Horse Trekking in Georgia
- Responsible for setting up contacts with international Horse-riding centres in France and U.K
- And liaising with clients, assisting with airport arrival and departure transfers to hotels and accompanying tours on horseback.
- Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
- Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
- Responded promptly to enquiries from clients, members and staff via email, post and fax.
- Handled phone, email and social media enquiries with consistent customer service across multiple channels.
Manager
Retail Management
London
01.1994 - 01.1998
- A clothing boutique
- Responsible for staff recruitment and training, buying, merchandising, stock control and window display
- Managed and distributed weekly sales reports, enabling performance evaluation to aid continual growth.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Oversaw store opening and closing, including reconciling cash drawers and making bank deposits.
- Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
Education
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B.A.(Hons) - F/T
2019
Printmaking: screen-printing, batik, relief, intaglio
Foundation Diploma - Art and Design
1991
F/T
Theatre Design (set and costume design)
Award - undefined
2017
Education and Training Level 3 Edexcel P/T
Diploma - Education and Training Level
2021
Photography-Studio lighting - undefined
1991
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1992
of 2 - Art Direction
1993
City and Guilds Adult Education Teacher Training in Art and Design 1 - undefined
2000
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1999
Printmaking: Etching
Handprinted, Bognor Regis
DT - design and technology
2023
Art and, teacher Years 4-8
Skills
- Technical skills
- General IT:
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Office, Internet
- DSLR and SLR camera, lighting and developing film and photographs in a darkroom
- Other: Adobe- Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom
- Digital Accelerator
Timeline
Art and Design Technology Teacher - Dorset House School
01.2017 - 01.2023
Founding Member - Art Gene
08.2004 - 01.2008
Project Co-ordinator - Our Yard
01.2001 - 01.2008
Customer liaison officer - Tourism - Caucasus Adventure
01.2001 - 01.2007
Photographer and photojournalist - Sophie Sitwell Photography
01.1999 - Current
Manager - Retail Management
01.1994 - 01.1998
Cranbourne Chase School - ,
Chichester High school for girls - B.A.(Hons), F/T
Central Saint Martins School of Art, FDAD - Foundation Diploma, Art and Design
College of Richard Collyer - Award,
College of Richard Collyer - Diploma, Education and Training Level
Central Saint Martins School of Art - Photography-Studio lighting,
Chelsea School of Art London - ,
London Film School - of 2, Art Direction
Morley College - City and Guilds Adult Education Teacher Training in Art and Design 1,
Morley College - ,
Dorset House School - DT, design and technology
Interests
Interests: Theatre, Film, literature and poetry, Art exhibitions, travel, hiking and horse riding.
Interests
Interests: Theatre, Film, literature and poetry, Art exhibitions, travel, hiking and horse riding.
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