Overview
Photography is one of those industries where everyone has a camera but not everyone has a business. Studios and agencies hiring junior photographers want to see that you can deliver consistent, high quality work on deadline, not just take a good photo once. Freelance clients, published images, and studio experience all help prove you are ready for professional work.
This resume belongs to Maisie Turner, a Photography graduate from the University of the West of England. She built a freelance business during university, worked as a studio assistant at a commercial studio, and had her work published in four regional publications. Her resume succeeds because it treats photography as a professional discipline with measurable outputs.
What Makes This Resume Work
Freelance revenue and client volume are included. 50+ paid shoots and over £6,500 in revenue shows this is not a hobby. A 100% five star review rate on Google adds credibility. These numbers tell a hiring manager that Maisie can manage client expectations and deliver results consistently.
Studio experience covers the technical foundations. Setting up 80+ shoots, managing 25,000+ images, and retouching 300 product photos shows Maisie understands the less glamorous side of professional photography: file management, post-production workflows, and equipment handling.
Publications and awards provide external validation. Being published in four regional magazines and shortlisted for the BJP Student Photography Award proves her work meets editorial standards, not just university assessment criteria.
Key Takeaways
If you want a career in photography, build a track record before you graduate. Every paid shoot, published image, and client review is evidence that you can do the job professionally. Count your shoots, your revenue, and your publications. Studios want photographers who can deliver consistently, and your resume should prove you already do.
