About me

Dear Sir/ Madam

I am writing to apply for the position of freelance Photographer.

I am currently working at Graceful Gardens, where I specialise in designing and delivering specific criteria and looks for gardens or outside areas. This position is very involved, whereby I am responsible for overseeing a team and delivering specific results, within a set timeframe and budget. I am also very interested in photography, in particular nature and wildlife, portrait, fashion and events.

For my photography, I can style the models with makeup and hair styling and have the ability to emphasise the best features of the model for the kind of photography needed. I am a keen photo editor and really enjoy getting the best out of an Image or adapting it stylistically. To adapt and process the photos I use a variety of software, from Picassa to Gimp. The main programme I use if Photoshop, which I am extremely competent in and have a very good understanding of the functionality.

For directing, I have been heavily involved in around 30 student/ semi professional films, which vary from horror films, music video, comedies and other experimental short films. I have had experience with a variety of cameras and format's e.g. mini DV,VHS, hi8, beta, 16mm film. This is one of my strongest passions as I believe so much can be interpreted through the camera. Special effects are another of my passions and I have a self taught certain effects, such as prosthetics, masks and appliances. I have worked on a zombie films where I prepared around ten actors per day with latex, prosthetic appliances, make up and imitation blood. Other materials I have used in prosthetics are latex, gelatine, silicone, fibre glass, Fimo and other plastic resins. I sculpt mainly with clay and enjoy characterization and puppetry.

Other aspects of art, film and directing are also of interest to me, including set preparation and video editing.

I am looking to move into a role where I can utilise my creative skills in photography and directing. In my current role I find I am spending a lot of time focussed on delivering results creating in the outdoor medium and I would like the opportunity to expand my ideas into other areas.

I attach my CV and look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully

Matthew Williams