I’m Pablo Goikoetxea, a creative photographer and art director born in Spain and based in London, with experience in fashion, branding, advertising, and image-led storytelling since 2005. I lead on set with a focus on beauty, natural imagery, and efficient production—bringing concept, brief, development, and management together so projects land with quality and on time. My work blends creative direction with practical leadership: managing in-house photography teams, running end-to-end ecommerce and corporate shoots, coordinating stakeholders, and collaborating closely with international professionals across production, retouching, and styling. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring, helping the next generation build strong visual and professional skills.

Pablo Goikoetxea

I’m Pablo Goikoetxea, a creative photographer and art director born in Spain and based in London, with experience in fashion, branding, advertising, and image-led storytelling since 2005. I lead on set with a focus on beauty, natural imagery, and efficient production—bringing concept, brief, development, and management together so projects land with quality and on time. My work blends creative direction with practical leadership: managing in-house photography teams, running end-to-end ecommerce and corporate shoots, coordinating stakeholders, and collaborating closely with international professionals across production, retouching, and styling. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring, helping the next generation build strong visual and professional skills.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Photographer & Online Creative at Mango
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2019
Managed and developed the in-house photography team to meet business needs. Oversaw resource planning (sourcing, interviewing, recruiting), implemented efficient ecommerce photo workflows, and ran day-to-day shoots. Reported to the Photo Studio Senior Manager and was responsible for two photographers and a photography assistant, plus freelance resource. Led end-to-end projects from concept to post-implementation review, delivering high-quality assets under strict deadlines. Managed photography on various briefs including corporate/internal communications, architecture (stores and HQ), board member shoots, and behind-the-scenes event coverage. Coordinated stakeholders across Production, Retouching, and Styling, managed studio tools/equipment needs and repairs/maintenance, handled consumables, and supported call sheets and production prep while working with styling and retouching teams.
Lead Photographer at YogoYogo (Yo Go Ego), London
June 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Produced product, editorial, and campaign photography for a luxury boutique in West London. Responsible for producing and retouching images for the website, selling products, leaflets, newsletters, and advertising campaigns over a two-year period.
In-house Photographer at Northland Fashion, London
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
Lead and main photographer for a small ecommerce shop in central London, producing commercial product imagery for the business.
Photographer at Tate Modern, London
June 1, 2007 - December 1, 2011

Education

BA at London College of Communication
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
Master at Nick Knight Master on Fashion Photography (MASTER.COM, London)
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services