I'm Alanah Mills, a freelance photographer and retoucher based in Manchester. I've been a creative photographer since I was 15 and have spent the last eight years working in fashion photography. I run my own studio space in Ancoats, Manchester, and have collaborated with brands including In The Style, I Saw It First, Mars The Label, JD Sports, Missy Empire, Hair Choice and Pink Honey. I went fully freelance in 2022 and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring bold fashion imagery to life.

Alanah Mills

I'm Alanah Mills, a freelance photographer and retoucher based in Manchester. I've been a creative photographer since I was 15 and have spent the last eight years working in fashion photography. I run my own studio space in Ancoats, Manchester, and have collaborated with brands including In The Style, I Saw It First, Mars The Label, JD Sports, Missy Empire, Hair Choice and Pink Honey. I went fully freelance in 2022 and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring bold fashion imagery to life.

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I’m Alanah Mills, a freelance photographer and retoucher based in Manchester. I’ve been a creative photographer since I was 15 and have spent the last eight years working in fashion photography.

I run my own studio space in Ancoats, Manchester, and have collaborated with brands including In The Style, I Saw It First, Mars The Label, JD Sports, Missy Empire, Hair Choice and Pink Honey. I went fully freelance in 2022 and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring bold fashion imagery to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photography Manager at Where's That From
June 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Co-ordinated campaigns, created creative direction and mood boards, planned shoots, and managed the end-to-end process from concept to shoot day. Took charge of e-commerce photography and retouching, set up lighting, and maintained equipment. Liaised with models, agencies and freelance creatives; sourced shoot locations in Manchester city centre for campaigns and social content.
Head Photographer & Retoucher at Rebellious Fashion
October 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Completely redesigned the lighting setup and imagery, took charge of retouching and shoot planning. Liaised with modelling agencies, planned shoots, and created studio setups to ensure consistent product and fashion imagery. Managed lighting and equipment, and produced front, side and back imagery; guided other team members and interns on retouching workflows.
Photographer & Retoucher at Dressed In Lucy
June 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018
Photographed and retouched campaigns, built mood boards and shot lists, and collaborated with brands to deliver on-brand imagery. Set up studio lighting and captured front, side and back imagery for campaigns.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Photography at Bedford College
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
GCSEs at Wootton Upper School
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Photography
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services