I'm Josh Southorn, a UK-based photographer and videographer with 10+ years of experience behind the lens. I shoot fashion, travel, events, and storytelling campaigns for brands and bands, bringing ideas to life with thoughtful lighting and composition. I love collaborating with clients to craft visually compelling work that resonates. I'm also founder of Southorn Media and have worked on award-winning productions, from music videos to feature films, handling everything from pre-production to lighting and post.

Josh Southorn

I'm Josh Southorn, a UK-based photographer and videographer with 10+ years of experience behind the lens. I shoot fashion, travel, events, and storytelling campaigns for brands and bands, bringing ideas to life with thoughtful lighting and composition. I love collaborating with clients to craft visually compelling work that resonates. I'm also founder of Southorn Media and have worked on award-winning productions, from music videos to feature films, handling everything from pre-production to lighting and post.

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I’m Josh Southorn, a UK-based photographer and videographer with 10+ years of experience behind the lens. I shoot fashion, travel, events, and storytelling campaigns for brands and bands, bringing ideas to life with thoughtful lighting and composition. I love collaborating with clients to craft visually compelling work that resonates.

I’m also founder of Southorn Media and have worked on award-winning productions, from music videos to feature films, handling everything from pre-production to lighting and post.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at Southorn Media Ltd
October 1, 2019 - Present
Runs a video production and photography company; responsible for pre-production, lighting and grading of video and photography work aligned with client branding; post-production; on-set work; 1st AC on a Cannes Lion Award Winning TV Commercial (Most Beautiful Sound) for ASCO
Founder / Designer at Get A Grip
January 1, 2023 - Present
Camera grip startup; designed, CAD-modelled and built a camera slider system; developed social assets, graphics, copy, strategy, merch and branding
Videographer at Hill Helicopters
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Filmed and sourced broadcaster deals for unreleased documentary; event management; content creation for print, social media and advertising; note: freelance work with Hill continued beyond the stated end date
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - October 31, 2019
Developed photography skills and built a freelance portfolio; worked with influencers and large fashion brands in LA in summer 2018

Education

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Qualifications

Adobe certified premiere pro editor
October 25, 2019 - December 25, 2019
Adobe certified - Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Google Analytics certificates 1-5
January 1, 2019 - February 3, 2026
CIM Membership
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Emergency First Aid
November 1, 2022 - February 3, 2026
Winchester Coffee School - Barista Training
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Basic Latte Art Training
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Drapers' Award National B Racing License
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Other, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services