Professional photographer with 15+ years’ experience and first-class honours in Photography. Skilled in portrait, wedding, and school photography, with strong expertise in photo editing, retouching, and colour correction. Dedicated to producing high-quality images that meet client and employer standards, with a consistent visual style across galleries. Enjoys contributing creative skills within a professional photography role, managing end-to-end workflow from shoot to final delivery.

Mark Forrester

Professional photographer with 15+ years’ experience and first-class honours in Photography. Skilled in portrait, wedding, and school photography, with strong expertise in photo editing, retouching, and colour correction. Dedicated to producing high-quality images that meet client and employer standards, with a consistent visual style across galleries. Enjoys contributing creative skills within a professional photography role, managing end-to-end workflow from shoot to final delivery.

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Professional photographer with 15+ years’ experience and first-class honours in Photography. Skilled in portrait, wedding, and school photography, with strong expertise in photo editing, retouching, and colour correction.

Dedicated to producing high-quality images that meet client and employer standards, with a consistent visual style across galleries. Enjoys contributing creative skills within a professional photography role, managing end-to-end workflow from shoot to final delivery.

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Work Experience

Freelance Photographer & Image Editor at Photo Baby LTD, Lancaster
August 1, 2025 - Present
Captured professional studio photography sessions and delivered high-quality images suitable for client viewing and purchase. Edited client-selected images for all photographers using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, performing colour correction, retouching, and final delivery preparation. Maintained consistent colour accuracy and visual standards across client galleries, and managed end-to-end workflow from image capture through to final edited delivery within agreed turnaround times.
Photographer at Inspire
May 1, 2009 - Present
Operates an independent photography business delivering professional portrait and commercial photography for individuals, families, and businesses. Manages full production workflow including client consultation, photo shoots, post-production editing, and final image delivery. Performs professional editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to ensure accurate colour, exposure, and high-quality finishing. Handles business operations such as client communication, booking management, scheduling, and financial administration, while creating personalised visual storytelling experiences.
Studio Photographer (Studio Member) at Olan Mills, Walsall
November 1, 2004 - January 31, 2009
Served as lead studio photographer specializing in family portrait sessions. Guided clients through the full photography experience from consultation to image capture and sales presentation. Managed high-volume studio sessions, regularly photographing 20–30 family sessions per day during peak periods. Contributed to achieving the highest sales per photographer in the UK prior to the closure of Olan Mills UK stores.

Education

Degree (Honours) in Photography at Blackpool School of Arts
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Diploma (BTEC L3) at Blackpool School of Arts
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
GCSE & AS Levels at Bynx Kenrick Central, Birmingham
September 1, 1995 - July 31, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education