Vanessa Newark

• Lead photographer for e-commerce, look-books, still life and high-profile campaigns, ensuring imagery aligns with brand guidelines and creative vision.

• Set up and executed advanced lighting setups, achieving impactful compositions, accurate colour representation and optimal exposure for all shoots.

• Directed models on-set, ensuring high-quality results under tight deadlines.

• Styled products, hands and models, curating looks and poses to enhance brand storytelling and elevate visual impact.

• Managed the organisation and maintenance of all studio equipment, lighting setups and props, proactively implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

• Collaborated with internal teams and external post-production suppliers to ensure seamless delivery of retouched images and adherence to deadlines.

• Produced video content (macro textures and product placement clips) to support creative campaigns.

• Delivered commercial and aspirational imagery for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands, ensuring all outputs met client expectations and industry standards.

• Worked with clients including Mr. Porter, Gucci, ASOS, River Island, and others to deliver commercial and aspirational imagery.

• Demonstrated adaptability in executing various shooting methods, from on-model to flat-lay photography, tailored to brand-specific needs.

• Directed and managed e-commerce and campaign shoots.

• Led a team of studio assistants and freelance contributors, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to creative briefs and deadlines.

• Designed and maintained studio setups, managing inventory and troubleshooting technical equipment issues to ensure seamless operations.

• Collaborated with brands such as Ghost London, Barker Shoes, Low Profile, Docks Rio, Huxley & Cox, Ferne Beauty, Maids to Measure, M&S, Bad Brownies and Matchstick Monkey to produce standout visual content.