Hi, I’m Katarzyna Zub, a creative photographer and photo editor specializing in studio and location shoots, lighting, and post-production. I craft high-quality visuals for e-commerce, editorial, and advertising with a focus on brand storytelling and visual impact. Over the years I’ve collaborated with clients and teams to deliver polished results on time, earning recognition with awards such as Paris Photo PX3, Aesthetica Art Prize, and RPS Women in Photography. I’m fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud and thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creative direction and meticulous colour management.

Katarzyna Zub

Hi, I’m Katarzyna Zub, a creative photographer and photo editor specializing in studio and location shoots, lighting, and post-production. I craft high-quality visuals for e-commerce, editorial, and advertising with a focus on brand storytelling and visual impact. Over the years I’ve collaborated with clients and teams to deliver polished results on time, earning recognition with awards such as Paris Photo PX3, Aesthetica Art Prize, and RPS Women in Photography. I’m fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud and thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creative direction and meticulous colour management.

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Hi, I’m Katarzyna Zub, a creative photographer and photo editor specializing in studio and location shoots, lighting, and post-production. I craft high-quality visuals for e-commerce, editorial, and advertising with a focus on brand storytelling and visual impact.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with clients and teams to deliver polished results on time, earning recognition with awards such as Paris Photo PX3, Aesthetica Art Prize, and RPS Women in Photography. I’m fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud and thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creative direction and meticulous colour management.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer & Retoucher at Studio No. K
September 1, 2024 - Present
Create high-end product and lifestyle imagery for e-commerce, social media, and advertising, ensuring brand consistency and visual impact. Manage end-to-end production workflow, from lighting and shooting to retouching and post-production. Collaborate with clients and creative teams to deliver polished visuals on time and to specification.
Fine Art Photographer – Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Create archival-standard limited edition prints with expertise in colour calibration, scanning, and digital file preparation. Experienced in Adobe Creative Cloud, proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom, and expert in post-processing for both digital and analogue film.
Photojournalist & Photo Editor – Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2009
Covered cultural events, festivals, and community stories, capturing compelling editorial imagery. Produced photo essays and editorial content, managing full post-production workflow. Collaborated closely with editors, writers, and clients to craft cohesive visual narratives and ensure high-quality, publication-ready imagery.
Photographer – The Canterbury Festival at The Canterbury Festival
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Official festival photographer covering performances, events, and publicity. Delivered imagery for marketing campaigns, press releases, and publicity materials.
Press & Media Coordinator – The Cult Film Festival at The Cult Film Festival
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Provided photographic coverage, press content, and editorial writing. Produced press-ready images and articles supporting media outreach and promotion.
Fine Art Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Create archival-standard limited edition prints with expertise in colour calibration, scanning, and digital file preparation. Experienced in Adobe Creative Cloud, proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom, and expert in post-processing for both digital and analogue film.
Photojournalist & Photo Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Covered cultural events, festivals, and community stories, capturing compelling editorial imagery. Produced photo essays and editorial content, managing full post-production workflow. Collaborated closely with editors, writers, and clients to craft cohesive visual narratives and ensure publication-ready imagery.
Photographer at The Canterbury Festival
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Official festival photographer covering performances, events, and publicity. Delivered imagery for marketing campaigns, press releases, and publicity materials.
Press & Media Coordinator at The Cult Film Festival
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Provided photographic coverage, press content, and editorial writing. Produced press-ready images and articles supporting media outreach and promotion.

Education

Post-graduate course, The Still and Moving Image at The Margate School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Art and Design: Lens Based Media at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Photography: Context and Narrative at Open College of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Master’s degree, Philosophy at University of Silesia in Katowice
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001
Post-graduate course – The Still and Moving Image at The Margate School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Art and Design: Lens Based Media at University for the Creative Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Photography: Context and Narrative at Open College of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Master’s degree, Philosophy at University of Silesia in Katowice
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

Paris Photo Prize PX3
January 1, 2025 - April 8, 2026
Aesthetica Art Prize
January 1, 2025 - April 8, 2026
RPS Women in Photography
January 1, 2025 - April 8, 2026
Visual Art Open
January 1, 2025 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education