I am an ambitious zoologist and passionate wildlife photographer at the beginning of a career in documentary filmmaking and production. After attaining my honours degree in Zoology, I have travelled extensively to expand my photographic portfolio, while also working in conservation, marketing, and hospitality positions. A scientific minded individu... Read More

I am an ambitious zoologist and passionate wildlife photographer at the beginning of a career in documentary filmmaking and production. After attaining my honours degree in Zoology, I have travelled extensively to expand my photographic portfolio, while also working in conservation, marketing, and hospitality positions. A scientific minded individual, I am driven to apply my academic background to research and production to create groundbreaking documentary films. This, coupled with years of camera experience and expansive travel, has developed me into a valuable asset to any production team. I am passionate about using media as a tool to tell great stories of the natural world, and believe the power of natural history television is unmatched in its ability to instil awe on its viewers.EXPERIENCEFIELD RESEARCHER/CAMERA ASSISTANT / Africa / Jan-May 2020During the first half of 2020, I am working for a London based production company, as part of team going to film on location in southern Africa, where I will be spending 15 weeks. I will be working closely with the DOP, as a camera assistant as well as a researcher on location. My roles will include:• Keeping animal behavioural logs • Liaising with local guides and wildlife researchers • Second shooting, kit maintenance, and sound recording • Logging of footage and data wrangling • Ensure smooth running of logistics on location, and acting as an editorial liaison between the location and SP/cutting roomWORK EXPERIENCE, ICON FILMS Bristol / November 2019I spent a week at Icon Films in Bristol, shadowing the operations and editorial teams across various different productions. I was able to learn from each stage of the production process and came away with a well-rounded knowledge of the industry. My responsibilities and roles included:• Supporting the operations team • Managing and logging of footage • Research and transcribing • Managing and assisting with kit for shoots • Researching programme ideasPHOTOGRAPHER, OWNER Elliot George Photography / Nationwide / August 2019 - PresentI have recently started my own photography business, specialising in commercial, portrait, event and pet photography. I operate this business alongside my ecology and production freelancing work. • Experience operating all areas of business including financing, marketing, and customer care • Ability to form relationships with clients and build rapport quickly • Development of excellent communication and negotiating skillsRESEARCHER, FREELANCE Adjust Your Set / London / February – March 2019I was hired by the marketing company as a freelance researcher to work on a brand project related to marine conservation. I was chosen due to my joint expertise in conservation and photography. This role included • In depth research on potential conservation related projects for brand to become involved in • Planning and organisation of field visit and shoot at brand HQ • Produced photo and video content for brand’s internal useASSISTANT ECOLOGIST, FREELANCE BSG Ecology / Oxfordshire / March 2019 - PresentI’m currently working in ecological consultancy, assisting senior ecologists with surveying, working with developers and contractors, and representing the company’s interest as a Clerk of Works. • Surveying endangered and nationally protected species • Working as a team, including with those representing other companies and interests • Developing excellent communication and negotiating skillsFIELD COURSE STUDENT ZSL / Mongolia / Summer, 2015Lived on the Mongolian Steppe and developed ecological fieldwork techniques such as camera trapping, mist netting, small mammal surveying and statistical analysis. • Worked with an international team • Progressed my teamwork and communicationRESEARCH ASSISTANT Earthwatch Institute / Borneo / Summer, 2013Assisted in data collection and analysis for a PHD study into dipterocarp seedling growth in Malaysian Borneo’s secondary rainforest. • Worked and lived in challenging remote conditions • Advanced scientific research skills • Made contacts in South East Asia Read Less