Paul Whitfield

PAUL WHITFIELD

I am a professional photographer with 25 + years of experience, primarily in the fashion and portrait sectors. My career has allowed me to work across various fields, accumulating a wealth of practical knowledge. I've had the privilege of shooting for esteemed publications like British Vogue, Vogue Singapore, Vogue Philippines, Elle, and many more. Additionally, I've collaborated with commercial brands such as adidas, Max Factor, Net-a-Porter, and M&S.


Workshops and Tutoring I offer

CRITIQUES - Portfolio reviews and advice on editing work—sometimes less is more.
FINDING YOUR VOICE - Developing your style and signature.
LIGHTING - Setup and modifiers, including simple setups overview.
STUDIO DAY SHOOT - Learning about equipment and when to use different modifiers.
LOCATION DAY SHOOT - Shooting models in urban and rural locations, creating a full editorial piece (can involve graphic design students for a real story/mock magazine/student publication).
CAPTURE ONE - Software, shooting tethered, workflow, and backup using Chronosync.
GETTING PUBLISHED - Approaching magazines and finding key contacts.
PITCHING IDEAS - Pitching to brands, agencies, and magazines.
FILM VS DIGITAL - Advantages and disadvantages; navigating the resurgence of film.
TALENT/CELEBRITIES - Working with talent, tips, and the importance of research.
NATURAL LIGHT - Creating and enhancing natural light.
PROJECTS - Balancing personal practice with commercial work.
PRODUCTION - Managing locations, teams, stylists, booking, and location scouting.
CALL SHEET - What it is and how to create one.
MOOD BOARDS - Assembling ideas and incorporating seasonal themes (AW/SS).
ART DIRECTION/MOVEMENT DIRECTION - Working with models.
CASTING/MODEL AGENCIES - Building relationships with model bookers and understanding casting as a career.
TESTING - The culture of testing and working with low/no budgets in the editorial world.
PHOTOSHOP/RETOUCHING - Trends and the importance of having a plan before retouching.
Having earned a BA Hons in Photographic Art in 1998, I have accumulated the knowledge listed above over many years. It would have been invaluable to have such insights early on, and I hope to pass this on to your students.

If you are interested in my practical, hands-on approach, it would be great to start a conversation and tailor some options to fit your needs.


Best Regards

PAUL WHITFIELD