Karina Lax

Creative Assistant

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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

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About me
Photographer, Researcher, Educator
Education
- Sheffield College
  1996 - 1999
  18+ Foundation in Art + Design Photography, Art
- The Manchester Metropolitan University
  1999 - 2002
  Ba (hons) Interactive Arts Art and Design
- Nottingham Trent University
  2022 - 2023
  PGCHE Higher Education
- London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
  2013 - 2014
  Masters in Photography Photography
Experience
- MagneticNorth
  May 2002 - Feb 2004
  Creative Assistant
  Picture editing, production, photography, research, support
- BBC
  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004
  Camera Assistant
  Camera Assistant on 'Shiny Shiny Bright New Hole in my Heart'
- ITV
  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004
  Camera Assistant
  Camera Assistant on 'Worst Witch Series 6'
- Photolink Creative Group
  Jan 2007 - Jun 2009
  Freelance Photographic Assistant
  Lighting assistant for various clients, mainly studio based
- Karina Lax Photography
  Apr 2007 - now
  Photographer
  Photographer specialising in portraits - music, sport and commercial. Creative lead and researcher.
- Couturelab.com
  May 2011 - Dec 2011
  Photographer - contracted
  Still life and fashion photography of couture and luxury goods
- The University of Huddersfield
  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
  Associate Lecturer, Photography
- The Sheffield College
  Mar 2019 - Jan 2020
  Associate Lecturer
- Sheffield Hallam University
  Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
  Associate Lecturer
- Nottingham Trent University
  Jan 2020 - now
  Continuing in role part time
  - Senior lecturer in Photography
    Jan 2020 - now
  - Senior Lecturer in Photography
    Jan 2020 - Oct 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- MA Photography, London College of Communication
  Jan 2013
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Karina Lax
  Exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery, Chanel Foundation 2023 National Portrait Gallery Jun 2023 Exhibition funded by the Chanel Foundation featuring inspirational women in arts and culture, photographed by women
- Awarded to Karina Lax
  Portrait of Britain, winner, 2023 British Journal of Photography Jan 2022 A winner of Portrait of Britain 2023, a national competition. Published in Portrait of Britain vol.5 and exhibited nationally in the UKs largest street exhibition.
- Awarded to Karina Lax
  Rector's Scholarship London College of Communication Jan 2013 Scholarship awarded on merit of portfolio and planned area of investigation on MA Photography course.
Volunteer Experience
- Host
  Issued by Redeye - The Photography Network on Sept 2018
  Associated with Karina Lax
- Board Member
  Issued by Sheffield Creative Guild on Oct 2019
  Associated with Karina Lax