I am a friendly and approachable professional with a strong sense of humour and a passion for creativity. With over 24 years of experience running my own photography and design business in the UK and Spain, I specialise in portraits, events, food and drink photography, website design, and graphic design. I excel in high-pressure environments, independently and as a collaborative team player, and have extensive experience liaising with clients at various levels.

Jamie McGilvray

I am a friendly and approachable professional with a strong sense of humour and a passion for creativity. With over 24 years of experience running my own photography and design business in the UK and Spain, I specialise in portraits, events, food and drink photography, website design, and graphic design. I excel in high-pressure environments, independently and as a collaborative team player, and have extensive experience liaising with clients at various levels.

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I am a friendly and approachable professional with a strong sense of humour and a passion for creativity.

With over 24 years of experience running my own photography and design business in the UK and Spain, I specialise in portraits, events, food and drink photography, website design, and graphic design. I excel in high-pressure environments, independently and as a collaborative team player, and have extensive experience liaising with clients at various levels.

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Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Meero & Ocusa (Freelance Photographer for UberEats and JustEat)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Collaborating with Meero and Ocusa as a freelance photographer for UberEats and JustEat. Managing and executing daily photo shoots for diverse clients. Planning and organizing shoots with over 500 restaurants, bars, and takeaways across Europe. Uploading and editing photos while communicating effectively in multiple languages.
Office Manager at Springbreak Workers, Magaluf, Spain
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Over saw daily operations, supervising support staff and coordinating office activities. Planned and organised company events, including off-site meetings and team-building activities. Managed vendor relationships and maintained office budgets, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
Professional Photographer at Vista Photography
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Operated in 17 different Iberostar & Zafiro 4- and 5-star hotels in Spain and North Africa. Managed a photography studio and conducted various photo shoots for international guests. Organised and executed daily beach, hotel, and studio photo shoots with multiple lighting setups. Sales and cash handling.
Professional Photographer at Iconic Fotos
January 1, 2010 - Present
Managing all aspects of the business, including administration, photo shoots, website design, and marketing. Studio and on-location portraiture, events and food photography for 500+ restaurants across Europe.

Education

NCFE Level 2 - Digital Promotions for Business at NCFE
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Group Leader Award, France & Spain at PGL Travel
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (2:1) at Lowestoft College
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
RSA CLAIT (Spreadsheets, Word processing, Databases, Computer Arts, DTP) at RSA CLAIT
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Higher National Diploma, Graphic Design at Somerset College of Arts & Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design at Darlington College of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design at Darlington College of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
GCSE: Art, Graphic Design, and Textiles at Bishop Auckland College
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
GCSE: Mathematics, English Literature, English Language at St. John’s RC Comprehensive
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026

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