I am Abbi, I am a professional Photographer. I graduated from the University of Salford in 2021, studying Photography and have really enjoyed getting stuck into the creative industry over the past few years. I am a very naturally creative person, and passionate about a career where I can express this and do something I love. I am very sociable and easy to get along with, I enjoy working with other people collaboratively, and am also confident working independently too. In my free time I enjoy going on long hikes with my crazy Border Collie Molly, taking my camera along with me to take pictures and make reels for Molly's TikTok account! Having left university I dove head first into a Graduate Photographer role at Barton Grange Garden Centre within their Marketing team. This role quickly developed into a full time role as Photographer, Content Creator and Marketing Assistant as I was then offered a full time contract! Since leaving university I have continued building my photography and content creation career, working in marketing teams, creating content for reels and social media campaigns, and developing skills across editing, design and storytelling. I am excited by new creative challenges and enjoy collaborating to bring ideas to life.

Abbi Carter

I am Abbi, I am a professional Photographer. I graduated from the University of Salford in 2021, studying Photography and have really enjoyed getting stuck into the creative industry over the past few years. I am a very naturally creative person, and passionate about a career where I can express this and do something I love. I am very sociable and easy to get along with, I enjoy working with other people collaboratively, and am also confident working independently too. In my free time I enjoy going on long hikes with my crazy Border Collie Molly, taking my camera along with me to take pictures and make reels for Molly's TikTok account! Having left university I dove head first into a Graduate Photographer role at Barton Grange Garden Centre within their Marketing team. This role quickly developed into a full time role as Photographer, Content Creator and Marketing Assistant as I was then offered a full time contract! Since leaving university I have continued building my photography and content creation career, working in marketing teams, creating content for reels and social media campaigns, and developing skills across editing, design and storytelling. I am excited by new creative challenges and enjoy collaborating to bring ideas to life.

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I am Abbi, I am a professional Photographer. I graduated from the University of Salford in 2021, studying Photography and have really enjoyed getting stuck into the creative industry over the past few years. I am a very naturally creative person, and passionate about a career where I can express this and do something I love. I am very sociable and easy to get along with, I enjoy working with other people collaboratively, and am also confident working independently too. In my free time I enjoy going on long hikes with my crazy Border Collie Molly, taking my camera along with me to take pictures and make reels for Molly’s TikTok account! Having left university I dove head first into a Graduate Photographer role at Barton Grange Garden Centre within their Marketing team. This role quickly developed into a full time role as Photographer, Content Creator and Marketing Assistant as I was then offered a full time contract!

Since leaving university I have continued building my photography and content creation career, working in marketing teams, creating content for reels and social media campaigns, and developing skills across editing, design and storytelling. I am excited by new creative challenges and enjoy collaborating to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Barista and General/Coffee Shop Team Member at The Winter Gardens Blackpool (Maze Café)
March 1, 2018 - November 30, 2020
Barista duties, general cafe work, training in food hygiene, serving customers, and event support. Worked as part of a fast-paced team and developed confidence in customer service.
Barista and Café Assistant at Compass Café Bar Blackpool
March 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Made coffees and drinks as a barista, served food, processed orders on iPads, and occasionally assisted in the kitchen. Built strong relationships with coworkers and customers.
Self-Employed Photographer / Studio Owner at Violet Skies Studio
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Self-employed photographer and designer: produced illustrations, prints, logos, portraits and packaging designs; created stickers and designed merchandise; managed equipment and client work.
Photographer, Content Creator & Marketing Assistant at Barton Grange Garden Centre & The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
August 1, 2022 - Present
Photographing on site, content creation, and marketing support. Created social media assets, updated stock imagery for the website and social channels, and collaborated with teams across the venues.
Barista & General / Coffee Shop Team Member at The Winter Gardens Blackpool
March 1, 2018 - November 2, 2020
Undertook training in Food Hygiene, worked on large formal dinners, performed waitressing duties and completed further barista training within the coffee shop; developed customer service skills and built relationships with coworkers.
Barista & Café Assistant at Compass Cafe Bar Blackpool
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Made coffees and drinks as a barista, served food and took orders on the iPad system; occasionally assisted in the kitchen.
Photographer, Content Creator & Marketing Assistant at Barton Grange Garden Centre and The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
August 1, 2022 - Present
Took photographs and created content for social media, supported marketing campaigns, built a stock image bank and contributed to branding; progressed to a full-time role as Photographer, Content Creator and Marketing Assistant.
Self Employed Business Owner at Violet Skies Studio
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Sold illustrations and produced prints, logos and portraits for clients; created stickers using a Cricut machine; ran a small, flexible studio.
Barista and General/Coffee Shop Team Member at Winter Gardens Blackpool
March 2, 2018 - November 2, 2020
Made and served coffees and food; assisted with event setups; supported staff; gained customer service experience.
Self-Employed Business Owner at Violet Skies Studio
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Sold illustrations, designed prints and logos for other businesses; created stickers and used Cricut to produce crafts; built branding for clients.
Photographer, Content Creator and Marketing Assistant at Barton Grange Garden Centre and The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
August 20, 2022 - Present
Photographer and content creator for marketing; created stock imagery for web and social platforms; scheduled content; produced posts and graphics; developed client relationships.

Education

GCSEs at Hodgson Academy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
A-levels at Blackpool Sixth Form College
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Photography at The University of Salford
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
GCSEs at Hodgson Academy
September 1, 2011 - August 1, 2015
A-Levels at Blackpool Sixth Form College
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Photography at The University Of Salford
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
GCSEs at Hodgson Academy
September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2015
A-Levels at Blackpool Sixth Form College
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2018
BA (Hons) Photography at University of Salford
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Silver)
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Silver)
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Silver)
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality