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I'm a multi-disciplinary visual storyteller and director with a track record of leading creative campaigns across video and print. I specialize in overseeing shoots from concept to delivery, collaborating with teams to craft content that aligns with brand strategy and platform-specific requirements. From portraiture and reportage to documentary and feature projects, I bring a hands-on approach and a love of telling stories through image and word. I'm always exploring new ways to blend photography, film, and writing to create engaging campaigns.…I'm a multi-disciplinary visual storyteller and director with a track record of leading creative campaigns across video and print. I specialize in overseeing shoots from concept to delivery, collaborating with teams to craft content that aligns with brand strategy and platform-specific requirements. From portraiture and reportage to documentary and feature projects, I bring a hands-on approach and a love of telling stories through image and word. I'm always exploring new ways to blend photography, film, and writing to create engaging campaigns.

John Gilliam

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I'm a multi-disciplinary visual storyteller and director with a track record of leading creative campaigns across video and print. I specialize in overseeing shoots from concept to delivery, collaborating with teams to craft content that aligns with brand strategy and platform-specific requirements. From portraiture and reportage to documentary and feature projects, I bring a hands-on approach and a love of telling stories through image and word. I'm always exploring new ways to blend photography, film, and writing to create engaging campaigns.…I'm a multi-disciplinary visual storyteller and director with a track record of leading creative campaigns across video and print. I specialize in overseeing shoots from concept to delivery, collaborating with teams to craft content that aligns with brand strategy and platform-specific requirements. From portraiture and reportage to documentary and feature projects, I bring a hands-on approach and a love of telling stories through image and word. I'm always exploring new ways to blend photography, film, and writing to create engaging campaigns.

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I’m a multi-disciplinary visual storyteller and director with a track record of leading creative campaigns across video and print. I specialize in overseeing shoots from concept to delivery, collaborating with teams to craft content that aligns with brand strategy and platform-specific requirements.

From portraiture and reportage to documentary and feature projects, I bring a hands-on approach and a love of telling stories through image and word. I’m always exploring new ways to blend photography, film, and writing to create engaging campaigns.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Self Shooting Director / Photographer / Writer / Editor at Freelance

January 1, 2005 - Present

Worked as a creative lead for marketing campaigns across video and print projects. Directed and managed shoots for various companies, exhibited strong team leadership, and created content in line with global strategy and brand guidelines optimized for individual platforms.

Photographer at Freelance

December 31, 2005 - July 29, 2025

Specialized in portraits, reportage, and fashion photography, working independently from 1995 to 2005.

Self Shooting Director / Photographer / Writer / Editor at Gilliam Studios / Freelance

January 1, 2005 - Present

Creative lead for marketing campaigns across video and print projects. Directed and managed shoots for various companies, with team leadership experience and content created in line with global strategy and brand guidelines, optimized for individual platforms.

Photographer at Freelance

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2005

Portraits / Reportage / Fashion

Self Shooting Director / Photographer / Writer / Editor at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2005 - Present

Creative lead for marketing campaigns across video and print, directed and managed shoots for various companies, with team leadership experience and created content in line with global strategy and brand guidelines, optimized for individual platforms.

Freelance Photographer at Freelance

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2005

Portraits / reportage / fashion photography.

Contributor at Independent on Sunday Review

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2005

Photographic assignments accompanied with written word.

Self Shooting Director / Photographer / Writer / Editor at Freelance / Various Clients

January 1, 2005 - Present

Creative lead for marketing campaigns across video and print projects; directed and managed shoots; team leadership; created content aligned with global strategy and brand guidelines; optimized for individual platforms.