Charles Kahonde
I’m Charles Kahonde, a creative director, photographer, and videographer based in London, with 9 years’ experience leading shoots and campaigns across the UK and USA.
About
I’m Charles Kahonde, a creative director, photographer, and videographer based in London, with 9 years’ experience leading shoots and campaigns across the UK and USA. I founded Shire Vision Studios and grew it from scratch into an international practice through consistent delivery, strong relationships, and repeat bookings—working with high-profile footballers, international music artists, and UK broadcasters.
From the first concept through art direction, production, and post-production, I help translate a brief into a clear visual story that performs under tight schedules. I’m calm with talent and teams, handle international logistics and approvals with discretion, and bring a finance background (including a 2:1 in Finance and an Ocado finance internship) to every project so creative work stays focused, on budget, and confidently delivered.
- 9 years' experience
- Joined October 2026
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Financial Services
- Retail
- Professional Services
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Work experience
Supported the finance team with day-to-day reporting and analysis, using Excel to track and present costs and performance. Completed full-time internship responsibilities while building Shire Vision Studios outside working hours.
Develop concepts, mood boards, references, styling direction, and shot lists; art-direct shoots and edits to maintain a consistent visual identity across photography, video, and campaign content. Direct talent on set to achieve confident, natural results under tight schedules. Photograph and film Premier League and international footballers for portraits, campaigns, and behind-the-scenes content; create press and campaign visuals for music artists; and deliver on-set and promotional work for BBC/ITV/Sky productions while coordinating with live shooting constraints. Lead crew recruitment (assistants, stylists, hair & makeup, retouchers), manage talent approvals and confidentiality, oversee international UK/USA logistics, and manage post-production from selection through editing, color grading, retouching, and client delivery. Handle studio operations including quoting, contracts, licensing, invoicing, and budgeting using a finance-informed approach.
Develop concepts, mood boards, shot lists, and styling direction, then art-direct through shoot and edit to deliver a consistent visual identity across photography, video, and campaign content. Direct talent on set to achieve natural, confident results, often under tight training/match/travel schedules for athletes. Photograph and film footballers for portraits, press images, and behind-the-scenes content; create campaign visuals for international music artists; and deliver on-set and promotional work for BBC, ITV, and Sky. Lead and assemble production crews (assistants, styling, hair & makeup, retouchers) and manage international logistics across the UK and USA. Oversee post-production including selection, editing, colour grading, retouching, and final delivery. Manage studio operations end-to-end: quoting, contracts, licensing, invoicing, and budgets with finance-led discipline.
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