I am Zed Jameson, a photographer with Splash News UK Ltd and SIPA Press International Photo Agency, with extensive travel across Europe and the UAE on assigned projects. My work has been widely published around the world, and I have been recognised by numerous picture editors. I enjoy the challenge of reportage and learning how to sell news pictures and stories by documenting world issues. My travels have taken me across Africa to provide content for aid agencies, and I maintain a portfolio of humanitarian work showcased on my site. I am a responsible, down-to-earth and friendly person who values honesty and time. I bring strong organisational skills, dedication, and a positive approach to all challenges. I am outgoing, target-driven, self-motivated, confident and presentable. I am comfortable working with computers and photography equipment, and in my spare time I enjoy painting acrylics, listening to music, and socialising with family and friends. I am willing to travel to all assignments to capture that perfect picture.

Zed Jameson

I am Zed Jameson, a photographer with Splash News UK Ltd and SIPA Press International Photo Agency, with extensive travel across Europe and the UAE on assigned projects. My work has been widely published around the world, and I have been recognised by numerous picture editors. I enjoy the challenge of reportage and learning how to sell news pictures and stories by documenting world issues. My travels have taken me across Africa to provide content for aid agencies, and I maintain a portfolio of humanitarian work showcased on my site. I am a responsible, down-to-earth and friendly person who values honesty and time. I bring strong organisational skills, dedication, and a positive approach to all challenges. I am outgoing, target-driven, self-motivated, confident and presentable. I am comfortable working with computers and photography equipment, and in my spare time I enjoy painting acrylics, listening to music, and socialising with family and friends. I am willing to travel to all assignments to capture that perfect picture.

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I am Zed Jameson, a photographer with Splash News UK Ltd and SIPA Press International Photo Agency, with extensive travel across Europe and the UAE on assigned projects. My work has been widely published around the world, and I have been recognised by numerous picture editors. I enjoy the challenge of reportage and learning how to sell news pictures and stories by documenting world issues. My travels have taken me across Africa to provide content for aid agencies, and I maintain a portfolio of humanitarian work showcased on my site.

I am a responsible, down-to-earth and friendly person who values honesty and time. I bring strong organisational skills, dedication, and a positive approach to all challenges. I am outgoing, target-driven, self-motivated, confident and presentable. I am comfortable working with computers and photography equipment, and in my spare time I enjoy painting acrylics, listening to music, and socialising with family and friends. I am willing to travel to all assignments to capture that perfect picture.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

News Agency Photographer at Splash News UK Ltd
January 1, 2012 - May 21, 2018
Photographer covering entertainment news; travelled to numerous European countries and the UAE on assigned projects; photographs published globally; learned sales of news pictures and stories; documented social, political and hard-hitting news, including work across Africa for aid agencies such as CARE, UNICEF, WFP and MSF.
Photographer at Humanitarian Aid Agency
August 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011
Photographed at the Dadaab refugee camp in East Kenya; produced images for CARE, UNICEF, WFP and MSF to highlight sanitary and hygiene challenges faced by displaced families; work published in French broadsheet magazines.
Photographer at SIPA Press International Photo Agency
January 1, 2010 - Present
Celebrity news photographer working for a global celebrity news agency, covering film sets, festivals, and entertainment events.
Photographer (Freelance) at Backgrid UK Ltd
June 1, 2018 - Present
Freelanced to develop and elevate news portfolio; specialized in News and Sport; continued collaboration with Backgrid UK Ltd to expand editorial coverage.
Photographer at Splash News UK Ltd
January 1, 2012 - May 21, 2018
The News Agency Photographer for Splash News, travelling across Europe and the UAE on assigned projects. Widely published photographs and recognition from picture editors. Learned to sell news pictures and stories through documentary reportage; documented social, political, and hard-hitting news, including content for aid agencies in Africa.
Freelance Photographer at BACKGRID UK LTD
June 1, 2018 - Present
Freelanced for Backgrid to enhance news portfolio and advance journalistic skills; specialised in News and Sport content.

Education

Junior School Education at Tamboerskloof Junior School, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
Equivalent A Levels at Camps Bay High School, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Certificate in Press Photography at London Features International
May 2, 2009 - December 15, 2009
Junior School at Tamboerskloof Junior School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
A Levels at Camps Bay High School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Photography Freelance Training at London Features International
May 2, 2009 - December 15, 2009
Photojournalism Training at DIE BURGER NEWSPAPER / MEDIA 24
February 15, 2008 - April 15, 2009
Photographic Assistant at THE ARGUS INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS
December 12, 2007 - February 15, 2008

Qualifications

Certificate in Press Photography
May 2, 2009 - December 15, 2009
Junior School Education
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
A Levels (Equivalent)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Photography Freelance Training
May 2, 2009 - December 15, 2009
Photojournalism Training
February 15, 2008 - April 15, 2009
Photographic Assistant
December 12, 2007 - February 15, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other