I'm Finn Crawley, a Bristol-based photographer with three years of professional experience spanning live events, creative studio portraiture, and commercial campaigns. I own and operate Jimmy's Studio, a fully equipped photography hire space in Bishopston, bringing the same attention to craft and client experience to personal commissions and the wider creative community. I also have a background in hospitality management and customer-facing retail, which helps me blend creative skills with practical business sense and ease with people.

Finn Crawley

I'm Finn Crawley, a Bristol-based photographer with three years of professional experience spanning live events, creative studio portraiture, and commercial campaigns. I own and operate Jimmy's Studio, a fully equipped photography hire space in Bishopston, bringing the same attention to craft and client experience to personal commissions and the wider creative community. I also have a background in hospitality management and customer-facing retail, which helps me blend creative skills with practical business sense and ease with people.

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I’m Finn Crawley, a Bristol-based photographer with three years of professional experience spanning live events, creative studio portraiture, and commercial campaigns.

I own and operate Jimmy’s Studio, a fully equipped photography hire space in Bishopston, bringing the same attention to craft and client experience to personal commissions and the wider creative community. I also have a background in hospitality management and customer-facing retail, which helps me blend creative skills with practical business sense and ease with people.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Specialising in live events — club nights, live music, cabaret, circus and festivals — with a focus on candid, atmospheric imagery; extensive creative studio experience including portrait sessions, performer promotional shoots, and tailored creative lighting work using professional RGB equipment; delivered multiple billboard and digital advertising campaigns for brands across the South West; manages all aspects of a freelance business independently: client relationships, pricing, contracts, image editing and gallery delivery.
Studio Owner & Manager at Jimmy's Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and operates a fully equipped photography hire studio featuring Amaran RGB lighting, wide colorama backdrops, and modifiers; manages bookings, client onboarding, equipment maintenance, social media marketing, and financial reporting; provides introductory sessions for new creatives; develops and executes marketing strategy across Instagram, TikTok, and Google Business to drive studio hire and personal photography enquiries.
Retail Assistant at Culla Collective
July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Part-time customer-facing role at an independent sustainable art print collective; responsibilities include sales, restocking, maintaining visual presentation, and delivering excellent customer service.
Bar Supervisor at The Station Tap
March 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Progressed from bar staff to supervisor at a busy pub and nightclub venue; supervised team members, managed stock, handled cash, and maintained quality of service during high-volume periods.

Education

BA in Film, Television & Digital Production (incomplete) at Royal Holloway, University of London
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail