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Creative photographer with a background in digital photography, research, and hands-on studio production. Motivated by visual storytelling, strong image curation, and continuous skill development across shooting, lighting, retouching, and industry workflows. Experienced in fast-paced editorial/research environments and professional freelance photo production for publications and brands. Confident collaborating with creative teams, managing image selection and rights, and delivering consistent results through lighting tests, capture systems, and post-production.…Creative photographer with a background in digital photography, research, and hands-on studio production. Motivated by visual storytelling, strong image curation, and continuous skill development across shooting, lighting, retouching, and industry workflows. Experienced in fast-paced editorial/research environments and professional freelance photo production for publications and brands. Confident collaborating with creative teams, managing image selection and rights, and delivering consistent results through lighting tests, capture systems, and post-production.

Shanel Williams

Photographer, Creative Director, Lighting

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Creative photographer with a background in digital photography, research, and hands-on studio production. Motivated by visual storytelling, strong image curation, and continuous skill development across shooting, lighting, retouching, and industry workflows. Experienced in fast-paced editorial/research environments and professional freelance photo production for publications and brands. Confident collaborating with creative teams, managing image selection and rights, and delivering consistent results through lighting tests, capture systems, and post-production.…Creative photographer with a background in digital photography, research, and hands-on studio production. Motivated by visual storytelling, strong image curation, and continuous skill development across shooting, lighting, retouching, and industry workflows. Experienced in fast-paced editorial/research environments and professional freelance photo production for publications and brands. Confident collaborating with creative teams, managing image selection and rights, and delivering consistent results through lighting tests, capture systems, and post-production.

Available to hire

Creative photographer with a background in digital photography, research, and hands-on studio production. Motivated by visual storytelling, strong image curation, and continuous skill development across shooting, lighting, retouching, and industry workflows.

Experienced in fast-paced editorial/research environments and professional freelance photo production for publications and brands. Confident collaborating with creative teams, managing image selection and rights, and delivering consistent results through lighting tests, capture systems, and post-production.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Work Experience

The Sun / Picture Researcher at The Sun

October 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025

Researched and curated images to fit briefs assigned by a reporter for various articles. Worked in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines. Created image captions and obtained credit for images using knowledge and understanding of copyright laws. Communicated effectively with team members and partners to deliver a high standard of work.

Freelance Photographer

May 1, 2023 - Present

Planned and produced photographic shoots from concept to final delivery. Collaborated closely with clients and creative teams to interpret briefs and achieve desired outcomes. Retouched and colour graded images using industry-standard software, working with lighting, composition, and camera systems to achieve a consistent visual style. Managed image selection, captioning, and delivery in line with usage and copyright requirements. Work has been featured and commissioned by publications and brands including PhotoVogue, Dazed, LensCulture, Clast Magazine, Cyberdog, Mob Journal, and Roll Up Magazine.

Photography Assistant

July 1, 2022 - Present

Assisted photographers including George McLeod, Ellen Rogers, and Kristina Balevskaan, and shadowed/assisted at PENTLAND Studios for Ellesse. Gained first-hand experience observing an ecommerce shoot, learning lighting styles, poses, styling, and shot types. Assisted the digi-op on CaptureOne and Excel. Set up the studio and conducted lighting tests to ensure lighting was right and ready before the client/team arrived. Problem-solved and offered alternative solutions to support smooth shoots.