Creative photographer & retoucher with 3+ years’ experience producing high-quality product and jewellery imagery for e-commerce and marketing. Currently working at Gemporia Partnership delivering brand-consistent studio photography at scale. Skilled in studio lighting setups, DSLR systems, Capture One, and Adobe Photoshop (Adobe Certified). Experienced managing shoot schedules, directing models and product shoots, and retouching to commercial standards under tight deadlines—combining creative brief interpretation with strong workflow and deadline prioritisation.

Fran Samuels

Creative photographer & retoucher with 3+ years’ experience producing high-quality product and jewellery imagery for e-commerce and marketing. Currently working at Gemporia Partnership delivering brand-consistent studio photography at scale. Skilled in studio lighting setups, DSLR systems, Capture One, and Adobe Photoshop (Adobe Certified). Experienced managing shoot schedules, directing models and product shoots, and retouching to commercial standards under tight deadlines—combining creative brief interpretation with strong workflow and deadline prioritisation.

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Creative photographer & retoucher with 3+ years’ experience producing high-quality product and jewellery imagery for e-commerce and marketing. Currently working at Gemporia Partnership delivering brand-consistent studio photography at scale.

Skilled in studio lighting setups, DSLR systems, Capture One, and Adobe Photoshop (Adobe Certified). Experienced managing shoot schedules, directing models and product shoots, and retouching to commercial standards under tight deadlines—combining creative brief interpretation with strong workflow and deadline prioritisation.

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Work Experience

Photographer at Gemporia Partnership
September 1, 2025 - Present
Full ownership of jewellery and gemstone photography, planning, styling, and delivering creative shoots aligned with brand identity. Led lighting, composition, and post-production to produce polished, impactful imagery. Partnered with marketing, design, and sales teams to shape campaigns and visual strategy. Managed overseas studio workflows, resources, and deadlines with strong organisational control.
Junior Photographer at Gemporia Partnership
April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Assisted with jewellery and gemstone product photography. Supported studio lighting setups and maintained equipment and props. Edited and retouched images to brand standards using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Helped with styling and composition of jewellery to balance aesthetics with clarity. Collaborated with marketing and design teams on smaller projects and day-to-day tasks, ensuring smooth studio operations, organisation, and workflow.
Gallery Assistant & Assistant Curator at ORT Gallery
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Assisted with exhibition operations including daily visitor engagement and operational support. Curated Uzmə Naz’s exhibition, contributing to layout, presentation, and interpretation of artworks. Facilitated interactive workshops to support learning and creative participation. Welcomed visitors, delivered informative overviews, and answered enquiries to enhance the gallery experience.

Education

BA (Hons) Bachelor of Arts in Photography Level 3 Diploma at Coventry University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Level 3 Diploma in Photography and Creative Media at Halesowen College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional (Adobe Photoshop)
January 1, 2023 - August 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail