James Hislop

James hislop

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location of James HislopColeraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Portrait and event photographer.

  • Education

    • Whitton, middlesex

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      High school/secondary diplomas and certificates
    • Nwrc

      2011 - 2012
      City & guilds digital photography distinction
    • Nrc

      2012 - 2014
      Btec lv3 photography distinction
  • Experience

    • Cp hire ltd

      Mar 2006 - Jan 2016
      Commercial photographer

      From 2011 I used my skills in photography and Photoshop to produce material for calendars, price guides and marketing material.

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2022
      Freelance photographer

      My progression in photography started academically in 2010, completing the City & Guilds course at NWRC and then continued with a Diploma in 2011 at NRC. I have photographed weddings, sports, news and more. As chairman of the Ballymoney Photographic Club and owner/administrator of two very successful photographic social media groups "NI Camera Exchange" & "NI Photographers Forum"

    • Charles & patterson

      Aug 2011 - Aug 2011
      Freelance photographer

      Product photography

    • Dunluce golf

      Feb 2012 - Feb 2015
      Freelance photographer

      Product images taken for golf shop online store Dunluce Golf

    • Brown trout golf & country inn

      Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
      Freelance photographer

      Photographing the rooms and golf course for website and brochures.

    • Dj lockhart motor factors

      Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
      Freelance photographer

      Commercial images for marketing

    • Skerries holiday park

      Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
      Freelance photographer

      Images taken for web and marketing material.

    • Coleraine times

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      Freelance photographer

      Capturing sports, news and event images for local press.

    • Castlerock golf club

      Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
      Freelance photographer

      Commercial images taken for web, press and marketing

    • Hislop photography

      Apr 2015 - Dec 2022
      Educator

      Delivering a six week photographic course.Teaching fundamental photography skills to classes of up to 10.A structured course that last for six, two hour sessions and includes practical exercises to enforce the learning.The course includes, understanding the camera, the modes, exposing an image correctly, using different shutter speeds and apertures, an understanding of the lens including perspective and hyperfocal distance, depth of field, composition, light and digital output.

    • Sika gymnastics club

      May 2015 - May 2015
      Freelance photographer

      Images taken for youth gymnastics club

    • Cromore castles

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
      Freelance photographer

      Capturing images for commercial use at events across Northern Ireland

    • Playhouse nursery school

      Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
      School photographer

      School Photographer

    • Mivan marine ltd

      Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
      Freelance photographer

      Commissioned to photograph the portraits of the senior management, publicity images of the new luxury train 'Belmond Grand Hibernian' and other commercial images taken of the factory floor and offices.

    • St colums primary school

      May 2016 - May 2016
      School photographer

      School portraits

    • Lafayette photography uk ltd.

      Oct 2017 - Dec 2021
      Photographer

      Working as a school and graduation photographer across UK & Ireland.

    • Lafayette photography

      Jan 2019 - Aug 2024

      Ensuring an excellent service is delivered to all our schools and customers. Responsible for photographer training, budgets and sourcing new photo technology. Recruiting schools and nurseries to join Lafayette's portfolio of schools in Northern Ireland.

      • Accounts manager

        Dec 2022 - Aug 2024
      • Lead Photographer

        Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
      • Sales Representative

        Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
    • School pix ltd

      Aug 2024 - now
      Company owner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Photography diplomacy

      Edexcel
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to James Hislop
      Distinction in Diploma for Photography (BTEC Lv 3) NRC Jun 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Photographer

      Issued by Special Olympics Ireland on Jan 2016
      Special Olympics IrelandAssociated with James Hislop
    • Photographer

      Issued by Here I Am on Nov 2015
      Here I AmAssociated with James Hislop
    • Youth Coach

      Issued by COLERAINE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED on Jul 2015
      COLERAINE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITEDAssociated with James Hislop
    • Chairman

      Issued by Ballymoney Photographic Club on Jul 2015
      Ballymoney Photographic ClubAssociated with James Hislop