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Lucy Ray

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I'm Lucy Ray, a photojournalist and videographer with over 20 years of experience capturing impactful stories for leading national newspapers and online platforms.

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I’m Lucy Ray, a photojournalist and videographer with over 20 years of experience capturing impactful stories for leading national newspapers and online platforms. I thrive under pressure, delivering high-quality visual content across news, sports, features, underwater and aerial imagery.

My passion for visual storytelling has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards in both film and photography. I am always eager to take on new assignments, collaborate with teams, and tell compelling stories through imagery and motion.

  • 27 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 7 roles

Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist · Self-employed / FreelanceOct 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 2 mos

Independent photographer and video journalist delivering news, features and documentary coverage for national newspapers and online platforms. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to produce compelling visuals, including underwater and aerial imagery.

Staff Photographer/Video Journalist · The Daily MailOct 2011 – Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Photographed news, features and breaking stories for print and Mail Online; produced timely visual content to accompany articles.

Staff Photographer/Video Journalist · The Telegraph and ArgusJan 2005 – Sep 2011 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Photographed local and regional news and sport; contributed to features and supplements, ensuring engaging storytelling through imagery.

Photojournalist · The Derbyshire Times / Matlock Mercury / Buxton AdvertiserJan 2003 – Oct 2004 · 1 yr 10 mos
Freelance Photographer · The Sheffield StarAug 2002 – Dec 2002 · 5 mos
Sabbatical Officer (Student Activities) · Sheffield University Students UnionJun 2001 – Jun 2002 · 1 yr 1 mo
Photographer/Picture Editor · The Steel PressSep 1998 – Jun 2001 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Education· 5

BSc Genetics · University of Sheffield1998 – 2001
NCTJ Preliminary Exams in Photojournalism · National Council for the Training of Journalists2002 – 2026
National Certificate Exam (NCE) in Photojournalism · National Council for the Training of Journalists2004 – 2026
A Levels · NGH School1996 – 1998

Certifications and awards· 8

Full clean driving Licence2030 – 2026
BSAC Sports Diver2030 – 2026
Baby and Pre-School Swimming Instructor2030 – 2026
Pool Safety Award2030 – 2026

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