Freelance photographer and videographer based in Berkhamsted, specialising in sports and event coverage, with strong experience meeting fast turnaround deadlines for social media and marketing. Alongside photography, I support secondary education as a Teaching Assistant with training in SEN/SEMH and diabetes, and I’ve also worked in media production roles including TV/live show production support and content creation for music society and community projects.

James Cann

Freelance photographer and videographer based in Berkhamsted, specialising in sports and event coverage, with strong experience meeting fast turnaround deadlines for social media and marketing. Alongside photography, I support secondary education as a Teaching Assistant with training in SEN/SEMH and diabetes, and I’ve also worked in media production roles including TV/live show production support and content creation for music society and community projects.

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Freelance photographer and videographer based in Berkhamsted, specialising in sports and event coverage, with strong experience meeting fast turnaround deadlines for social media and marketing.

Alongside photography, I support secondary education as a Teaching Assistant with training in SEN/SEMH and diabetes, and I’ve also worked in media production roles including TV/live show production support and content creation for music society and community projects.

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Work Experience

Teaching Assistant at Ashlyns School
June 1, 2024 - Present
Supporting secondary school education in classroom settings, including trained support across SEN/SEMH and Diabetes. Delivering classroom support and leading 1:1 sessions as required. Leads and grows lunchtime Ches club, managing children’s engagement and activities. Acts as staff on school residential trips within the UK and abroad.
Matchday Photographer (Club Photographer) at Berkhamsted FC
September 1, 2022 - Present
Matchday and training photographer covering league and cup games. Produces high-quality images designed to support live social media output on matchdays. Published photographer in the Non-League Paper. Creates photos and designs using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to deliver engaging club content.
Matchday Photographer (League & Cup Games and Training) at Berkhamsted FC
September 1, 2022 - Present
Photographs matchday games and training sessions with quick turnaround to support graphics and social media needs. Published photographer with the Non-League Paper. Creates photos and designs using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Club Photographer / Matchday Photographer at Berkhamsted FC
September 1, 2022 - Present
Provides matchday photography for league and cup games as well as training session coverage. Meets quick turnaround deadlines to support the club’s graphics and social media team. Work is published in the Non-League Paper. Produces photos and designs using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Volunteer Video Editor (Kids Black History) at Kids Black History
May 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Edited 5–15 minute educational episodes for a channel with 20k+ subscribers. Videos reached up to 8k views. Used Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Media Encoder.
Volunteer Video Editor at Kids Black History
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Edited 5–15 minute educational episodes for a channel with 20k+ subscribers. Produced videos gaining views up to 8k. Used Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Media Encoder.
Video Editor (Volunteer) at Kids Black History
May 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Edits 5–15 minute educational episodes for a channel with 20k+ subscribers. Produces videos that reach up to 8k views. Uses Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder to assemble and export educational content.
Studio & Production Assistant at Pixl Evolution Studio & Production
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Set and backstage organiser for TikTok live shows including ‘Duet Roulette’ hosted by Aitch. Assistant TV studio rigger for BBC and TikTok Live shows. Worked as a production runner.
Studio & Production Assistant (Studio & Production)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Set and backstage organiser for TikTok live shows, including ‘Duet Roulette’ hosted by Aitch. Assistant TV studio rigger for BBC and TikTok live shows. Production runner supporting studio and live production workflows.
Studio & Production Assistant (Pixl Evolution Studio) at Pixl Evolution Studio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Set and backstage organiser for TikTok live shows, including ‘Duet Roulette’ hosted by Aitch. Assistant TV studio rigger for BBC and TikTok live shows. Also worked as production runner.
Studio & Production Assistant at Pixl Evolution Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Set and backstage organiser for TikTok live shows including ‘Duet Roulette’ hosted by Aitch. Assistant TV studio rigger for BBC and TikTok live shows. Music video marketplace production support and creative camera assistant. Production runner tasks.
Studio & Production Assistant / Production Assistant at Pixl Evolution Studio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Set and backstage organiser for TikTok live shows including 'Duet Roulette' hosted by Aitch. Assistant TV studio rigger for BBC and TikTok live shows. Production runner.
Studio & Production Assistant (Pixl Evolution) at Pixl Evolution Studio & Production
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Set and backstage organiser for TikTok live shows including ‘Duet Roulette’ hosted by Aitch. Assistant TV studio rigger for BBC and TikTok live shows, acting as production runner across live production needs.
Self-employed Photographer & Videographer at JC4 Photography
January 1, 2020 - Present
Photography and video creation for R+A Soccer camps in Berkhamsted. Sports photography for Hemel Hatters. Video editor producing rushes for an 8m+ subscribed Instagram account with Myth Creative Ltd. Event photographer/videographer in the Leicester music scene (150–350 cap venues) and London area (150–200 cap venues).
Event Photographer and Videographer
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced photography and video in the Leicester music scene for 150–350 cap venues and across the London area for 150–200 cap venues.
Sports Photographer / Video Editor at JC4 Photography (Self-employed)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Photography and video creation for R+A youth soccer camps in Berkhamsted. Sports photography for Hemel Hatters. Video editing to produce rushes and content for an 8m+ subscribed Instagram account with Myth Creative Ltd.
Media Officer / Content Creator (Media for Society Events) at DMU Music Society
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Organised society gig nights and showcases. Created social media content including setting up Facebook events and maintaining event records in Google Calendar. Filmed and edited DMU Music Society events across Leicester venues. Designed event posters using Adobe Photoshop.
Club Photographer / Event Photographer & Videographer (Self-Employed) at JC4 Photography
January 1, 2020 - Present
Self-employed photography and video creation for R+A Soccer camps in Berkhamsted and sports photography for Hemel Hatters. Produces video edits for an 8m+ subscribed Instagram account (rushes editing) with Myth Creative Ltd. Provides event photography/videography for the Leicester music scene (150–350 cap venues) and London area (150–200 cap venues).
Media Officer / Content Creator at DMU Music Society
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Committee role: organise society gig nights and showcases. Create social media content including setting up Facebook events and maintaining event records on Google Calendar. Film and edit DMU Music Society events across Leicester venues. Create posters for events using Adobe Photoshop.
Self Employed Photographer & Videographer at JC4 Photography
January 1, 2020 - Present
Photography and video creation for R+A Soccer camps in Berkhamsted. Sports photography for Hemel Hatters. Video editor producing rushes for an 8m+ subscribed Instagram account with Myth Creative Ltd. Event photographer and videographer in the Leicester music scene (150–350 cap venues) and London area (150–200 cap venues).
Media Officer / Content Creator (Committee Role) at DMU Music Society
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Organises and supports society gig nights and showcases, regularly attending gigs for planning. Creates social media content, sets up Facebook events, and maintains event records on Google Calendar. Films and edits DMU Music Society events across Leicester venues; designs posters for events using Adobe Photoshop.
Self-employed Photographer / Videographer at JC4 Photography
January 1, 2020 - Present
Creates photography and video content for R+A Soccer camps in Berkhamsted and sports photography for Hemel Hatters. Provides video editing to produce rushes for an 8m+ subscribed Instagram account via Myth Creative Ltd. Also works as event photographer and videographer in the Leicester music scene (150–350 cap venues) and London area (150–200 cap venues).
Music Video Marketplace Production Assistant & Creative Camera Assistant at Music Video Marketplace
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Behind-the-scenes videographer and photographer on music video shoot content. Worked as a production runner supporting the production workflow.
Production and Creative Camera Assistant / Behind-the-Scenes Videographer & Photographer at M&Co (Berkhamsted) / Music video marketplace (various)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Worked as a behind-the-scenes videographer and photographer on shoots for music video content and as production runner on related projects.
Music Video Marketplace Production & Creative Camera Assistant (Behind the Scenes) at Music Video Marketplace
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Behind-the-scenes videographer and photographer for music video shoot content. Served as production runner for production support.
Production Runner / Creative Camera Assistant / Behind-the-Scenes Videographer & Photographer at Music Video Marketplace
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Behind-the-scenes videographer and photographer for music video content shoots. Production runner duties supporting on-set production workflow.
Production and creative camera assistant / Behind-the-scenes videographer & photographer at Music Video Marketplace (as described)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Behind the scenes videographer and photographer on music video content shoots. Production runner.
Creative Camera Assistant / Behind-the-Scenes Videographer & Photographer at Music Video Marketplace
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Captures behind-the-scenes video and photography for music video content shoots. Works as production runner supporting on-set production logistics and creative capture needs.
Sales Assistant (Till Assistant) at M&Co Berkhamsted
August 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
Customer service on shop floor and on the telephone. Handles money at the till and supports stock tracking.
Sales Assistant at M&Co Berkhamsted
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Till assistant delivering customer service on the shop floor and handling telephone queries. Manages money handling responsibilities and keeps track of stock.

Education

Media Production BSc (2:1) at De Montfort University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
at Ashlyns School
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Media Production BSc 2:1 at De Montfort University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Media Production BSc (2:1) at De Montfort University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
3 A Levels (Creative Writing, Film, Drama) at Ashlyns School
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
GCSEs A-C (8 subjects) at Ashlyns School
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
BSc Media Production (2:1) at De Montfort University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
A Levels (Creative Writing, Film, Drama) at Ashlyns School
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
GCSEs (A-C) at Ashlyns School
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
BSc (Media Production) at De Montfort University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
BSc Media Production (2:1) at De Montfort University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Music Technology and Innovation MA (Level 7 qualification mentioned as Post Graduate Certificate of Education) at De Montfort University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
A Levels (Creative Writing, Film, Drama) at Ashlyns School
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
GCSEs (8 A-C) at Ashlyns School
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Qualifications

Music Technology and Innovation MA (Post Graduate Certificate of Education, Level 7)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
SEN/SEMH and Diabetes training
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Music Technology and Innovation MA (Level 7)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Level 7) - Music Technology and Innovation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Music Technology and Innovation MA (Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Level 7)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Level 7)
January 1, 2021 - July 20, 2026
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Level 7 qualification)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Relevant A Levels (Creative Writing, Film, Drama)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
8 GCSEs A-C
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Level 7 qualification)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
8 GCSEs A-C (including unspecified subjects)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
3 A Levels (Creative Writing, Film, Drama)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization