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Hi, I’m Benjamin Whitley, an image maker and creative producer who builds boundary-pushing visuals through close collaboration with photographers, directors, stylists and clients. I specialize in translating brand briefs into coherent visual strategies and experiential campaigns that sit within budget and schedule constraints. I've led both in-house and external production teams across fashion, editorial and advertising projects for brands like Vogue, GQ, Balmain, De Beers and Selfridges. My work spans directing, photography, on-set management, retouching and post production, with a track record of turning ideas into stories that resonate.…Hi, I’m Benjamin Whitley, an image maker and creative producer who builds boundary-pushing visuals through close collaboration with photographers, directors, stylists and clients. I specialize in translating brand briefs into coherent visual strategies and experiential campaigns that sit within budget and schedule constraints. I've led both in-house and external production teams across fashion, editorial and advertising projects for brands like Vogue, GQ, Balmain, De Beers and Selfridges. My work spans directing, photography, on-set management, retouching and post production, with a track record of turning ideas into stories that resonate.

Benjamin Whitley

Photographer, Creative Producer, Film Director, +1

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Hi, I’m Benjamin Whitley, an image maker and creative producer who builds boundary-pushing visuals through close collaboration with photographers, directors, stylists and clients. I specialize in translating brand briefs into coherent visual strategies and experiential campaigns that sit within budget and schedule constraints. I've led both in-house and external production teams across fashion, editorial and advertising projects for brands like Vogue, GQ, Balmain, De Beers and Selfridges. My work spans directing, photography, on-set management, retouching and post production, with a track record of turning ideas into stories that resonate.…Hi, I’m Benjamin Whitley, an image maker and creative producer who builds boundary-pushing visuals through close collaboration with photographers, directors, stylists and clients. I specialize in translating brand briefs into coherent visual strategies and experiential campaigns that sit within budget and schedule constraints. I've led both in-house and external production teams across fashion, editorial and advertising projects for brands like Vogue, GQ, Balmain, De Beers and Selfridges. My work spans directing, photography, on-set management, retouching and post production, with a track record of turning ideas into stories that resonate.

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Hi, I’m Benjamin Whitley, an image maker and creative producer who builds boundary-pushing visuals through close collaboration with photographers, directors, stylists and clients. I specialize in translating brand briefs into coherent visual strategies and experiential campaigns that sit within budget and schedule constraints.

I’ve led both in-house and external production teams across fashion, editorial and advertising projects for brands like Vogue, GQ, Balmain, De Beers and Selfridges. My work spans directing, photography, on-set management, retouching and post production, with a track record of turning ideas into stories that resonate.

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Work Experience

Senior Creative Producer at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Collaborated with photographers, directors, stylists, set designers, assistants and clients to devise effective visual strategy and boundary-pushing imagery, developing and evolving brand identity and public image. Headed production teams, on-set crew and post-production through all aspects of pre-production, on-set and post-production from conception to asset delivery. Built punctual, efficient on-set management and problem-solved creative constraints. Nurtured relations with directors, producers and technical crews, while pairing talent with the visual and narrative language of each brand assignment. Constructed and managed budgets, onboarding and invoicing for large advertising campaigns and editorial work.

Director + Photographer at Freelance

January 1, 2015 - Present

Directed and shot campaign, editorial, e-commerce and social stills and video content for a wide range of brands, magazines and agency clients. Devised creative strategy and visual language bespoke to each client brief. Performed full-scale retouching of stills for editorial, beauty, campaign and advertising. On- and offline editing, colour grading and sound mixing of narrative and aesthetic video branding, for short form video and social content. End-to-end data management and backup for still and video files.

Senior Creative Producer + Director, Freelance at Condé Nast Entertainment

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Led end-to-end direction and production, locally and internationally, of short form video and social content for the global DVLL (APAC, EMEA, LATAM) and DVE (US & UK) Condé Nast brands, including Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, Glamour and Allure. Directed and produced some of DVLL’s most watched content featuring A-list talent, achieving viral engagement, securing paid brand sponsorships, and driving channel growth. Wrote and expanded Playbooks and creative treatments for DVLL series, standardising shooting formats across nine markets and coordinating pre-, on-set and post-production workflows.

Senior Creative Producer + Director, Freelance at Condé Nast Entertainment

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Created and developed global programming strategy with the Global Talent Director and Heads of Programming, maximizing outreach to coincide with editorial cover releases, talent promotion and global cultural moments. Constructed preliminary budgets and forecasts, balancing routine productions with cultural moments and last-minute talent opportunities. Devised new pre-, on-set and post production workflows to streamline processes. Produced coverage for major cultural moments and fashion weeks.

Senior Creative Producer + Director at Condé Nast Entertainment (Freelance)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024

Led end-to-end direction and production of short-form video and social content for Condé Nast Entertainment brands, locally and internationally (Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, Glamour and Allure). Directed and produced DVLL content featuring A-list and emerging talent; developed and piloted new video series concepts; authored Playbooks and creative treatments; defined standardized shooting formats and budgets. Collaborated with editors, colourists and sound designers; created global programming strategy; managed budgets and pre/post workflows; produced coverage for major events (Academy Awards, Cannes Film Festival, Met Gala, Fashion Weeks). Talent included Bella Hadid, Chloë Grace Moretz, Deepika Padukone, Elton John, Kate Winslet, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Campbell and Sophie Turner.

Senior Creative Producer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Collaborated with photographers, directors, stylists, set designers, assistants and clients to devise visual strategy and boundary-pushing imagery; partnered on creative treatments; headed production teams; on-set management; budget management; nurtured relationships; worked with brands including 10 Magazine, AnOther Magazine, Balmain, Browns, Dazed Media, De Beers, Fiorucci, The Gentlewoman, Graff Diamonds, The Greatest Magazine, GQ, Lanvin, Matches Fashion, Mint Velvet, Mr Porter, Net-A-Porter, Selfridges, SSAW, Stella McCartney, Twin Magazine, V Magazine, Vogue and Wall Street Journal.

Director + Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2015 - Present

Directed and shot campaign, editorial, e-commerce and social stills and video content; devised creative strategy to maximise brand outreach; full-scale retouching; on- and offline editing, colour grading and sound mixing; end-to-end data management for stills and video.