CV
Neil Parker (BA Hons)
Photography and Illustration
PROFILE
Professional, contemporary and creative. My work includes interesting and inspiring shots, with areas of expertise in landscapes, abstracts, nature and wildlife, urban, architectural, travel photography, location portraits and event work.
Current research includes documentation of my recent trips to Asia (Sri Lanka and Japan) by capturing the colour, character and culture of both countries.
I am keen to move into a creative role on a full time basis as this is my real passion and an area where I not only possess academic skills but professional experience gained over the past few years.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE : 2007 - Present
Commercial
Profile Shot: Adam Ford - Personal and Career Development Coaching October 2009
Channel 4
Profile Shot: Lorne Kramer (4Talent award winner) - 4Talent Magazine, Issue 10, November 2008
4Talent magazine Header image, July 2008
Profile Shot: Katy Davis (4Talent award winner) - Ten4 Magazine Issue 8, October 2007
Generic photo library - Channel 4 (images commissioned for Channel 4 and 4Talent web sites, the images were also used on various Channel 4 mailers), August 2007
Magazine Illustration “A Third Way” editorial focused on consumers and capitalism - Ten4 Magazine Issue 6, April 2007
Schmap guides
England guide June & August 2008
Wedding photography
Commissioned as official photographer for two weddings, in April 2007 and June 2008
FREELANCE ILLUSTRATON: 1995 – 2000
Black and white scraperboard images; numerous commissions in editorial, publishing, advertising and design & print. A cross section of clients include : Channel 4, The Wall Street Journal (UK), Graphics International, Ten4 Magazine, 4Talent web site, Heinemann publishers, Bristol Old Vic, Menlo players Guild CA, New Statesman, Halifax, Venue Bristol & Bath’s weekly magazine, Folio Lifestyle magazine, The Spark magazine, The Big Issue, Health Management, Resurgence magazine, Third Sector, Moonlit pictures
EXHIBITIONS
Tobacco Factory SBA arts trail, Southville, Bristol 3-15 May 2010
Grounded Cafe/Bar, Bedminster, Bristol April 2010
Broadwalk Arts Gallery, Knowle, Bristol, Dec '09
Baristas Coffee collective, Bristol Sept '09
Exeter Maritime Exhibition Quayside - June 1994 (Observational Drawings)
Cardiff Photographic Exhibition – July 1991
Decomposition - Cardiff Institute of Higher Education
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
2009- 2010
Photography Institute - Freelance Photography course
1993 - 1995
University of Plymouth, Exeter - BA (Hons) Graphic Design - Grade: 2:1
Area of specialism: Illustration
1990 – 1992
Cardiff Institute of Higher Education – BTEC HND Design.
Areas of specialism: Graphic Design, Photography & Illustration
1989-1990
Weston-Super-Mare College of further Education BTEC National Diploma – Graphic Design.
1988 - 1989
University of the West of England, Bristol - Foundation Studies (Art & Design)
1981 – 1988
Gordano Sixth Form, Portishead: A Levels (Art, Communication studies - Grades C and above)
Gordano School, Portishead, Bristol - Eight ‘0 ‘Levels including Art (Grades C and above),
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Knowledge: Advanced Digital Photographic skills, Illustration, Graphic Design, typography
Technical: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Adobe InDesign, Windows Vista Business
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
I enjoy participating in a wide range of leisure activities: Appreciation of natural history and landscapes, Ornithology (member of the RSPB), music, five-a-side football and walking. I also enjoy travelling/ culture. I am also an active member of the South Bristol Arts Group and in 2010 will be participating in the South Bristol Arts Trail, and Bristol Festival of Photography.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.
Photography and Illustration
PROFILE
Professional, contemporary and creative. My work includes interesting and inspiring shots, with areas of expertise in landscapes, abstracts, nature and wildlife, urban, architectural, travel photography, location portraits and event work.
Current research includes documentation of my recent trips to Asia (Sri Lanka and Japan) by capturing the colour, character and culture of both countries.
I am keen to move into a creative role on a full time basis as this is my real passion and an area where I not only possess academic skills but professional experience gained over the past few years.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE : 2007 - Present
Commercial
Profile Shot: Adam Ford - Personal and Career Development Coaching October 2009
Channel 4
Profile Shot: Lorne Kramer (4Talent award winner) - 4Talent Magazine, Issue 10, November 2008
4Talent magazine Header image, July 2008
Profile Shot: Katy Davis (4Talent award winner) - Ten4 Magazine Issue 8, October 2007
Generic photo library - Channel 4 (images commissioned for Channel 4 and 4Talent web sites, the images were also used on various Channel 4 mailers), August 2007
Magazine Illustration “A Third Way” editorial focused on consumers and capitalism - Ten4 Magazine Issue 6, April 2007
Schmap guides
England guide June & August 2008
Wedding photography
Commissioned as official photographer for two weddings, in April 2007 and June 2008
FREELANCE ILLUSTRATON: 1995 – 2000
Black and white scraperboard images; numerous commissions in editorial, publishing, advertising and design & print. A cross section of clients include : Channel 4, The Wall Street Journal (UK), Graphics International, Ten4 Magazine, 4Talent web site, Heinemann publishers, Bristol Old Vic, Menlo players Guild CA, New Statesman, Halifax, Venue Bristol & Bath’s weekly magazine, Folio Lifestyle magazine, The Spark magazine, The Big Issue, Health Management, Resurgence magazine, Third Sector, Moonlit pictures
EXHIBITIONS
Tobacco Factory SBA arts trail, Southville, Bristol 3-15 May 2010
Grounded Cafe/Bar, Bedminster, Bristol April 2010
Broadwalk Arts Gallery, Knowle, Bristol, Dec '09
Baristas Coffee collective, Bristol Sept '09
Exeter Maritime Exhibition Quayside - June 1994 (Observational Drawings)
Cardiff Photographic Exhibition – July 1991
Decomposition - Cardiff Institute of Higher Education
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
2009- 2010
Photography Institute - Freelance Photography course
1993 - 1995
University of Plymouth, Exeter - BA (Hons) Graphic Design - Grade: 2:1
Area of specialism: Illustration
1990 – 1992
Cardiff Institute of Higher Education – BTEC HND Design.
Areas of specialism: Graphic Design, Photography & Illustration
1989-1990
Weston-Super-Mare College of further Education BTEC National Diploma – Graphic Design.
1988 - 1989
University of the West of England, Bristol - Foundation Studies (Art & Design)
1981 – 1988
Gordano Sixth Form, Portishead: A Levels (Art, Communication studies - Grades C and above)
Gordano School, Portishead, Bristol - Eight ‘0 ‘Levels including Art (Grades C and above),
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Knowledge: Advanced Digital Photographic skills, Illustration, Graphic Design, typography
Technical: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Adobe InDesign, Windows Vista Business
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
I enjoy participating in a wide range of leisure activities: Appreciation of natural history and landscapes, Ornithology (member of the RSPB), music, five-a-side football and walking. I also enjoy travelling/ culture. I am also an active member of the South Bristol Arts Group and in 2010 will be participating in the South Bristol Arts Trail, and Bristol Festival of Photography.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.