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I’m Amy Azais, a BA (Hons) Photography graduate and freelance photographer/videographer specializing in event, dance and fine art. I’m bilingual in French and English, service-driven, with strong communication skills and a love for the arts.
I thrive in dynamic environments, adapt quickly to lighting and space constraints, and enjoy collaborating with directors, dancers and clients to capture compelling images and videos. I’m an assiduous, motivated learner who continually sharpens my craft with hands-on projects and editing using Photoshop, Lightroom, and video software.
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Language
French
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Work Experience
Freelance Photographer for New Works Ballet Theatre at New Works Ballet Theatre
July 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025Shot dress rehearsals and student classes, adapting to low lighting and small spaces. Edited photos using Photoshop and Lightroom to attain a clean look.
Barista and Waitress at Squeezing Café
July 1, 2025 - PresentManaged daily operations including opening and closing the shop alone. Made fresh juice and high-quality coffee, served customers, restocked ingredients, and advised management on improvements.
Freelance Photographer for Sweetshop Revolution at Sweetshop Revolution
May 31, 2023 - July 19, 2025Worked closely with artistic director and dancers for promotional material, including rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and staged group shoots. Photographed spontaneous modern dance performances. Edited photos using Photoshop and Lightroom. Drove to multiple locations independently.
Freelance Videographer at Brecon Choir Festival
July 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025Collaborated with festival organizers to meet their expectations. Adapted to changing work environments and long hours. Experimented with filming techniques and solved audio recording problems. Edited videos using Sony Vegas Pro and Premiere Pro.
Freelance Photographer and Videographer at Brecon Festival Ballet
June 1, 2023 - PresentWorked closely with artistic directors and professional dancers to meet commercial and personal needs, maintaining good communication. Took initiative by experimenting with filming and video editing. Organized long shoot days by preparing equipment and managing energy efficiently. Maintained awareness of rehearsal schedules and captured candid photos. Edited photos and videos using Photoshop, Lightroom, and Sony Vegas Pro.
Freelance Photographer at Alloy Jewellers
November 30, 2023 - July 19, 2025Adapted to tight shooting workshop spaces. Collaborated with jewelry makers to produce material for websites and social media. Experimented with still-life photography including metal jewelry. Shot photos of workshop members and details. Edited photos using Photoshop and Lightroom.
Waitress, Barista and Assistant Cook at Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen
December 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025Provided helpful customer service with communication skills and a cheerful attitude. Quickly learned waitressing, coffee-making, and kitchen duties. Worked hard including during clean-up time. Was a volunteer-minded, accommodating, and team-oriented worker.
Freelance Photographer at Hereford College of Arts
June 30, 2025 - July 19, 2025Collaborated with college marketing to create advertising material for events. Worked long hours adaptable to changing environments. Prepared and carried equipment independently. Maintained client comfort during shoots. Photographed guests, speakers, performers, and candid event attendees. Edited photos and videos using Photoshop, Lightroom, and Sony Vegas Pro.
Sales Cashier and Fitting Rooms Assistant at Decathlon Valence, France
September 30, 2020 - July 19, 2025Assisted colleagues by shelving and folding clothing across sports departments. Provided professional, courteous service. Operated cash registers during high volume times. Answered customer inquiries and guided customers in the store.
Agricultural Worker at Chastaing, Chabrillan, France
August 31, 2020 - July 19, 2025Inspected and sorted damaged and good garlic. Sorted different sizes into boxes, carried and weighed garlic.
Freelance Photographer for New Works Ballet Theatre at New Works Ballet Theatre
July 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025Conducted dress rehearsal and student class shoots, adapting to low lighting and tight spaces. Edited photos using Photoshop and Lightroom classics to achieve a clean look.
Barista and Waitress at Squeezing Café
July 1, 2025 - PresentManaged opening and closing of shop, operated solo throughout daily shifts. Prepared high-quality coffee, fresh juices, and served customers. Restocked ingredients and products to ensure efficient service. Assisted bosses with workspace, service, and cash handling improvements.
Freelance Photographer at Sweetshop Revolution
May 31, 2023 - July 19, 2025Collaborated with artistic director and dancers for show advertisements through rehearsals and staged group shoots. Photographed spontaneous modern dance performances and edited photos using Photoshop and Lightroom classics. Self-driven travel to location shoots.
Freelance Videographer at Brecon Choir Festival
July 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025Liaised closely with festival organizers to meet expectations. Adapted quickly to changing environments, worked long hours experimenting with filming techniques, solved audio recording problems, and edited videos using Sony Vegas Pro and Premiere Pro.
Freelance Photographer and Videographer at Brecon Festival Ballet
June 1, 2023 - PresentCollaborated with artistic director and professional dancers to fulfill commercial and personal project needs. Maintained excellent communication. Organized long shoot days with preparation and optimal energy management. Captured candid photos and edited visual media using Photoshop, Lightroom, and Sony Vegas Pro.
Freelance Photographer at Alloy Jewellers
November 30, 2023 - July 19, 2025Adapted to constrained workshop spaces. Worked closely with jewelers to create content for websites and social media. Performed still-life and metal jewelry photography in workshop and studio settings. Edited images using Photoshop and Lightroom Classics.
Waitress, Barista and Assistant Cook at Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen
December 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025Delivered excellent customer service with positive communication and enthusiasm. Quickly learned waitressing, advanced coffee making, and kitchen roles. Maintained a strong work ethic including during cleaning. Valued as accommodating and cooperative team member.
Freelance Photographer at Hereford College of Arts
June 30, 2025 - July 19, 2025Partnered with marketing department providing event advertising material. Adapted to variable working environments and maintained endurance for long shoots. Independently prepared and transported equipment. Skilled at putting clients at ease during shoots. Captured guests, speakers, and performers. Edited photos and videos with Photoshop, Lightroom, and Sony Vegas Pro.
Sales cashier and Fitting rooms assistant at Decathlon Valence, France
September 30, 2020 - July 19, 2025Assisted colleagues with shelving and clothing management across departments. Ensured smooth service and displayed professionalism. Operated cash register efficiently during high traffic periods. Addressed customer inquiries and facilitated store navigation.
Agricultural worker at Chastaing, Chabrillan, France
August 31, 2020 - July 19, 2025Inspected and sorted garlic by quality. Categorized and boxed various garlic sizes. Transported and weighed boxes as required.
Freelance Photographer at Sweetshop Revolution
May 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025Collaborated with artistic director and dancers to provide material for shows, rehearsals, dress rehearsals and staged group shoots; photographed modern dance performances; edited photos using Photoshop and Lightroom; drove to locations.
Freelance Videographer at Brecon Choir Festival
July 1, 2024 - PresentCoordinated with festival organisers to meet expectations; adaptable to changeable work environments; worked long hours; experimented with filming techniques; problem-solved audio recording difficulties; edited videos with Sony Vegas Pro and Premiere Pro.
Freelance Photographer & Videographer at Brecon Festival Ballet
June 1, 2023 - PresentWorked closely with artistic director and professional dancers to satisfy commercial and artistic needs; long hours; initiated new material by experimenting with filming and editing; organized shoots while staying out of the dancers’ and actors’ way; captured candid photos of attendees.
Photographer at Alloy Jewellers
November 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025Adapted to tight shooting workshop spaces; produced still-life photography of jewellery for website and social media; shot workshop members and details; edited with Photoshop and Lightroom.
Waitress, Barista and Assistant Cook at Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen
December 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025Provided smooth customer service; learned waitressing, high-level coffee making and kitchen duties; hardworking and team-oriented; maintained cleanliness and assistance when required.
Freelance Photographer at Hereford College of Arts
June 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025Collaborated with the college marketing department to supply material for event promotion; endured long shoot days; prepared equipment; maintained client comfort; edited using Photoshop, Lightroom and Sony Vegas Pro; organized files.
Agricultural Worker at Chastaing, Chabrillan, France
August 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025Inspecting, sorting damaged and good garlic; sorting sizes; loading and weighing boxes.
Sales cashier and Fitting rooms assistant at Decathlon Valence, France
August 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025Answered customer inquiries, operated cash register during high-volume times, assisted with stock and fitting rooms.
Volunteer – Exhibition Assistant at Art Exhibitions
April 30, 2024 - October 9, 2025Choosing work to display; assisting with display setup and visitor welcome; staying at the venue to support exhibition week; helped with take-down and space clearance.
Volunteer – Solo Exhibition Planning at Art Exhibitions
March 1, 2025 - PresentContacting venue and planning date for solo exhibition; developing theme and series of photographs; organizing sales of photographs and cards; managing cash and customer service; arranging display spaces and quick setup.
Freelance Photographer at New Works Ballet Theatre
July 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025Dress rehearsal and students class shoot; adapted to low lighting and tight spaces; edited photos to achieve a clean, consistent look using Photoshop and Lightroom.
Waitress, Barista and Assistant Cook at Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen
December 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025Opening and closing the shop; managing day-to-day operations; preparing fresh juice and high-quality coffee; serving customers; restocking ingredients; assisting with money handling and workspace improvements.
Freelance Photographer at Sweetshop Revolution
May 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025Worked with the artistic director and dancers to create material for show advertisements; photographed rehearsals and staged group shots; edited photos with Photoshop and Lightroom; on-location shoots.
Freelance Videographer at Brecon Choir Festival
July 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025Coordinated with festival organizers to meet expectations; adapted to a changing shoot environment; worked long hours; experimented with filming techniques; resolved audio recording issues; edited videos with Sony Vegas Pro and Premiere Pro.
Freelance Photographer and Videographer at Brecon Festival Ballet
June 1, 2023 - PresentCollaborated with the artistic director and professional dancers to meet commercial and personal needs; planned and prepared for long shoot days; captured candid photos of attendees; edited with Photoshop, Lightroom and Sony Vegas Pro.
Freelance Photographer at Alloy Jewellers
November 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025Adapted to a tight shooting workshop space; worked with jewellery makers to generate material for website and social media; photographed still-life jewellery in workshop and studio; captured member and detail shots; edited with Photoshop and Lightroom Classic.
Sales cashier and Fitting rooms assistant at Decathlon Valence, France
August 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025Shelving and categorising clothing; assisted customers; operated cash register during peak times; answered inquiries and provided store information; escorted customers to desired areas.
Agricultural worker at Chastaing, Chabrillan, France
August 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025Inspected, sorted damaged and good garlic; sorted different sizes of garlic into boxes; carried boxes and weighed the garlic.
Volunteer - Art Exhibitions at Various exhibitions
April 30, 2024 - October 9, 2025April 2024: Choosing work to display; organizing display spaces; welcoming visitors and providing information; assisting with putting up and taking down work within time limits.
Volunteer - Solo Exhibition Planning at Various venues
March 31, 2025 - October 9, 2025March 2025: Contacting venues and planning dates; developing a theme and a series of photographs; organizing the sale of photographs and cards; arranging displays and handling cash; assisting visitors.
Freelance Photographer at Hereford College of Arts
June 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025Collaborating with the college marketing department to provide material for event advertisements; long hours; organizing shoots; keeping clients comfortable; editing with Photoshop, Lightroom and Sony Vegas Pro.
Education
French Brevet Diploma at Francois –Jean ARMORIN, Crest, France
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016French Baccaleureat at Institution Notre Dame, Valence, France
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019GCSE at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
November 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020Foundation Degree of Arts at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020BA Photography (Hons) at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023French Brevet Diploma at Francois –Jean ARMORIN, Crest, France
January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016French Baccaleureat at Institution Notre Dame, Valence, France
January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019GCSE at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
November 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020Foundation Degree of Arts at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020BA Photography (Hons) at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023Brevet Diploma at Francois-Jean ARMORIN, Crest, France
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016Baccalaureate at Institution Notre Dame, Valence, France
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019GCSE at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
November 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020Foundation Degree of Arts at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020BA Photography (Hons) at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023Brevet Diploma at Francois –Jean ARMORIN, Crest, France
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Baccalaureat at Institution Notre Dame, Valence, France
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019GCSE at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
November 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020Foundation Degree of Arts at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020BA Photography (Hons) at Hereford College of Arts, Hereford
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023Qualifications
Brevet Diploma
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016Baccalaureate
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019Brevet Diploma
June 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025Baccalaureat
June 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services
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