I am a highly experienced commercial content creator specializing in photography, drone photography, video, animation, stop motion, video editing, and photographic retouching. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, visually compelling images for commercial use, working seamlessly with art directors, stylists, models, and other creatives to bring concepts to life. I take pride in managing projects from concept to completion while adhering to brand guidelines and client specifications. Over the years, I have worked both independently and as part of creative teams, mentoring junior content creators and collaborating closely with clients. My experience spans from studio work to industrial location video shoots, with a specialization in advertorial product photography. I enjoy pushing creative boundaries and building engaging visual content for various media channels including social media, websites, and TV adverts.

Simon Denson

I am a highly experienced commercial content creator specializing in photography, drone photography, video, animation, stop motion, video editing, and photographic retouching. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, visually compelling images for commercial use, working seamlessly with art directors, stylists, models, and other creatives to bring concepts to life. I take pride in managing projects from concept to completion while adhering to brand guidelines and client specifications. Over the years, I have worked both independently and as part of creative teams, mentoring junior content creators and collaborating closely with clients. My experience spans from studio work to industrial location video shoots, with a specialization in advertorial product photography. I enjoy pushing creative boundaries and building engaging visual content for various media channels including social media, websites, and TV adverts.

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I am a highly experienced commercial content creator specializing in photography, drone photography, video, animation, stop motion, video editing, and photographic retouching. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, visually compelling images for commercial use, working seamlessly with art directors, stylists, models, and other creatives to bring concepts to life. I take pride in managing projects from concept to completion while adhering to brand guidelines and client specifications.

Over the years, I have worked both independently and as part of creative teams, mentoring junior content creators and collaborating closely with clients. My experience spans from studio work to industrial location video shoots, with a specialization in advertorial product photography. I enjoy pushing creative boundaries and building engaging visual content for various media channels including social media, websites, and TV adverts.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Creative at Dare Studio, Twenty20 Creative Ltd
August 19, 2019 - Present
Working as a freelance content creator focusing on producing engaging visual and moving images for media channels including social media, websites, and TV adverts. Managing client briefs, creating concepts, and working within budgets. Skilled in studio work including building full-scale sets for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms for product and people photography. Handling photo capture in Capture One, retouching in Adobe Photoshop, video capture on DSLR with log file raw, and editing/color grading in DaVinci Resolve along with creating graphic titles in Adobe After Effects.
Senior Photographer at Perfect Vision
August 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Employed as senior photographer responsible for managing existing clients and overseeing creative photographic and moving image projects in a commercial studio environment. Leading client meetings to understand requirements, working to budgets, assembling, mentoring, and managing teams to deliver projects. Developed industry skills and expanded creative knowledge within the team. Delivered high-quality photography and video content aligned with client needs.
Photographer at Fourninety Global
July 31, 2012 - July 17, 2025
Started as photographic assistant maintaining the studio and supporting photographers, then progressed to handling various client projects independently. Developed creative communication materials including photographic mailers, web stop-motion infomercials, and diverse portfolios. Took a leading role in establishing and managing a sister studio in Milton Keynes, including refurbishment, installation, and studio operations while managing a team. Balanced multiple studio locations supporting continuous growth and client service.

Education

BA (Hons) at Leeds College Art & Design
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
HND at Leeds College Art & Design
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
National Diploma at Cambridge Regional College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
A-Levels at Long Road Sixth Form College Cambridge
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
GCSE’s at Bottisham Village College, Cambridgeshire
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

First On Scene (First Aid)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
A3 Pedestrian Fork Lift
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other