My name is Brad James Elliott. I am a Photographer based in Barcelona, Spain. Born in South Africa, my passion for photography only really started during my studying of photography in Cape Town, South Africa. There after, while I was assisting some top photographers in Cape Town, I learned more while being a photographers assistant than I did when I was studying photography. Like depth of field and composition and lighting and exposure, film iso etc. the list goes on. My photography consists of many genres of photography - Videography - Portraits - Studio work - Nature - Macro photography - but my most passionate genre of photography is Underwater photography, there I am truly in my element, the water and being in the water and capturing a moment in time of what ever subject matter is front of my lens, i love it. My work can be purchased for personal use, website or print. Commission work is welcomed. Please contact me for further details.…

Brad James Elliott

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My name is Brad James Elliott. I am a Photographer based in Barcelona, Spain. Born in South Africa, my passion for photography only really started during my studying of photography in Cape Town, South Africa. There after, while I was assisting some top photographers in Cape Town, I learned more while being a photographers assistant than I did when I was studying photography. Like depth of field and composition and lighting and exposure, film iso etc. the list goes on. My photography consists of many genres of photography - Videography - Portraits - Studio work - Nature - Macro photography - but my most passionate genre of photography is Underwater photography, there I am truly in my element, the water and being in the water and capturing a moment in time of what ever subject matter is front of my lens, i love it. My work can be purchased for personal use, website or print. Commission work is welcomed. Please contact me for further details.…

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My name is Brad James Elliott. I am a Photographer based in Barcelona, Spain. Born in South Africa, my passion for photography only really started during my studying of photography in Cape Town, South Africa. There after, while I was assisting some top photographers in Cape Town, I learned more while being a photographers assistant than I did when I was studying photography. Like depth of field and composition and lighting and exposure, film iso etc. the list goes on. My photography consists of many genres of photography - Videography - Portraits - Studio work - Nature - Macro photography - but my most passionate genre of photography is Underwater photography, there I am truly in my element, the water and being in the water and capturing a moment in time of what ever subject matter is front of my lens, i love it. My work can be purchased for personal use, website or print. Commission work is welcomed. Please contact me for further details.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Owner at Brad James Elliott Photography
February 1, 2012 - Present
Owner of Brad James Elliott Photography; shooting water, portraits, nature, interior/exterior; video editing on a MacBook Pro; editing in Capture One Pro, Adobe Lightroom, and Photoshop CC/Bridge; production and post-production for client projects; manages studio operations and equipment.
Product Photographer / E-commerce at Profile Fashion Brighton UK
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
Shot garments on mannequins and table-top; ensured high-end lighting and e-commerce quality; styling and setup of product shoots; captured images on models, categorized and edited images for uploads and online catalogs; retouched for online publishing.
Studio Manager at Curtain Road Studios
October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2005
Managed a prestigious London photographic studio; liaised with clients; diary management; sales and customer service; set up studios for shoots; organization of catering; equipment maintenance; ordering and restocking; general support to photographers and clients; quotes and invoicing, bookkeeping, and reception duties.
Photographic Technician at Snappy Snaps
October 1, 2003 - May 1, 2004
Technical support, main maintenance, and restocking of printers; negative and digital development; ordering film; troubleshooting and quality assurance; client service.
Photographic Assistant at Foto Factory
February 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003
Photography assistant to Robert Koene and Gerda Genis; setting up studio equipment for shoots; lighting and positioning; ordering processed materials; client care and customer service.
Owner / Photographer at Brad James Elliott Photography
February 1, 2012 - Present
Owner; shooting water, portraits, portfolios, nature interior/exterior and video editing on MacBook Pro; using Capture One Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom; developing and delivering images for clients and online portfolio.
Photographic Printer / Technician at Snappy Snaps, London & Brighton
October 1, 2003 - May 1, 2004
Technician support, maintenance and restocking of printers; negative film development and digital printing; managing workflow and customer service.
Photographic Assistant at Photo Factory, Cape Town, South Africa
February 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003
Assistant to Robbert Koene and Gerda Genis; setting up studio equipment for shoots; lighting and posing of subjects; ordering film and processing materials; client care and customer service.
Photographic Studio Manager at Curtain Road Studios, London
October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2005
Management of a prestigious London photographic studio; liaising with clients; diary management, sales and customer service; setting up studios for shoots; equipment maintenance; stock control; general admin support.
Owner/Photographer at Brad James Elliott Photography
February 1, 2012 - Present
Owner of Brad James Elliott Photography; Shooting water, portraits, portfolios, nature interiors/exteriors; video editing on MacBook Pro; using Capture One Pro, Lightroom, and Photoshop CC; editing workflows for client gallery delivery.
Product Photographer / E-commerce at Profile Fashion
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
Shooting garments on mannequins and table-top; ensuring high-end e-commerce quality; styling and setting up product shoots; photographing products on models; capturing and categorizing images; editing/retouching for uploads; overseeing studio props and equipment; collaborating with merchandising team to ensure product availability.
Photographic Printer Technician at Snappy Snaps
October 1, 2003 - May 1, 2004
Technical support and maintenance of printers; maintenance, repair and restocking of printers; negative and digital developing and printing; Noritsu Digital Printer; ordering of film; customer service; troubleshooting; quality assurance; splicing, loading, printing of film.
Photographic Assistant at Photo Factory
February 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003
Photo graphic assistant to Robert Koene and Gerda Genis; setting up all studio equipment for shoots; responsible for lighting and positioning of subjects; ordering of film and collection of processed materials; client care and customer service; repair and maintenance of all photographic equipment and digital equipment setup.

Education

Matriculation at Fish Hoek High School
January 1, 1990 - November 1, 1997
National Diploma in Photography at Cape Peninsula Technical College
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2002
High School at Fish Hoek High School
January 1, 1990 - November 1, 1997
National Diploma in Photography at Cape Peninsula Technical College
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2002
Matriculation at Fish Hoek High School, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 1990 - November 1, 1997
National Diploma in Photography at Cape Peninsula Technical College
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2002

Qualifications

National Diploma in Photography
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2002
National Diploma in Photography
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other

Skills

Experience Level