CV - based on photography

Edwyn John

4 Hurst Park Avenue

CB4 2AE, Cambridge

Email: edwynjohn@hotmail.co.uk

Mobile: 07769173716

Professional summary

I am a practising photographer studying A Level photography at Long Road Sixth Form College. I have extensive knowledge of the subject through my two years of studying AS and A level photography. Out of college I continue my hobby with great enthusiasm and commitment.

Qualifications

I have 10 GCSE’S ranging from grades D – B in subjects such as: Maths certificate, English literature, English language, History, Music, French NVQ, Film studies, psychology and Applied sciences. I have gained these grades during my time at Long Road Sixth Form and Parkside academies.

I have recently completed AS photography and a level 2 Diploma in media focusing on various projects such as a superhero movie with special effects, a two-minute animation and a scriptwriting unit.

Work experience

Over the last year my photography has gained more recognition through the use of social networks like Flickr and Instagram. I have had my work put into a local gallery through a friend’s project focusing on the lifestyle of skateboarding. I have had a photo put onto the Fujifilm’s website which they seemed to be impressed with. They have also asked for more of my images for use on their Instagram and their main website. I have recently done a shoot for three musicians who were playing in my current place of work, I sent them over some of the images and they were very pleased and they look forward to using them on their online pages, such as Facebook and Soundcloud.

Before last year I would not have had my work shown at all so I feel like it is quite an achievement having all of this recognition in one year.

Personal skills and qualities

Over the past few years I have had experiences in various areas of the working world such as the catering industry, retail and even Indian take away via bicycle. These experiences and changes have really helped me develop a lot of essential skills such as strong communication skills, effective time management, the ability to work within a group or individually and I am always happy to participate in a task. I think these skills are rather well rounded to give me quite a wide range of skills in different areas and situations.

I have had an interest in skateboarding for as long as I can remember, I have been skateboarding for around 12 years now. I try to combine my two hobbies as much as I can. Luckily they go hand in hand and I can’t see myself without an interest in either.