RICHARD S. NOCK
12 Lon Yr Awel
Pontyclun
Mid Glamorgan
South Wales
CF72 9AW

Profile

A professional, self motivated photographer, with a passion for innovation and visual development. I am both a positive leader and skilled team member as best fits the given situation. My personal practice is defined by my skills within the science of photographic practice and my dedication for digital photographic enhancement is resolute.

Education

University of Wales Newport, Newport, BA (Hons) Photography for Fashion and Advertising

2009 – Present

South Nott’s College, Nottingham, HND Photography & Digital Imaging. 2006-2008
Grade Achieved – Merit

South Nott’s College, Nottingham. Btec National Diploma. 2001-2003

Grade Achieved – Pass

EMTEC, Motor-Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. 1997-2001

Grade Achieved – Pass

Employment History

FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER, Richard Nock Photography. 2008-2009

As a self-employed photographer, I was in essence the primary motivator, involved in every aspect of my practice. Good business management skills coupled with excellent time-management are essential. Due to heavy demand I recruited a small number of staff requiring strong personnel management skills.

FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER, Portfolio Europe. 2008-2009

On a commition basis for my company Richard Nock Photography, I worked with Portfolio Europe taking stock images of Automobiles on car forecourts. Good business management skills, strong time-keeping and excellent inter-personal skills were required at all times.

AREA/STORE MANAGER, Photo Plus Nottingham Limited. 2003-2006

I was responsible for both the general and specific needs of five premises throughout the Nottinghamshire district. Duties included general management, customer care and complaints resolutions and staff management.

Exhibitions

“Lightworks” – Artist – 2008

An independent exhibition organised by the graduating students of South Nottinghamshire Collages HND course, celebrating the unique and diverse talents of the individual students. The exhibition was staged over two venues during June and July, in an attempt to reach a diverse audience.

‘No Constitution’ – Assistant to the Curator – Islington Arts Factory, Islington – 2008
This Exhibition was organised by the M.A cohort in Photography and Publication at U.C.A. Rochester. I was asked to assist the Curators, Robin Dring and Eleanor Pierce, in both the instillation and organisation of the event. Both the Islington Arts Factory, and The Fenton Arts Trust sponsored the exhibition, due to previous links that had been developed with these organisations. The exhibition ran for some four weeks and offered the viewer a consistently evolving multi-media experience.

Skills

As a photographer I have a passion for the progressive discipline of digital photography and computer image-based manipulation. This is supported by an advanced knowledge of various digital programs including; Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightworks, Bridge, Flash, Director, Aperture, Final Cut Pro, Sound Cut Pro, Quark, Flexcolour.
This advanced knowledge of digital photography is supported by various digital printing machines/mediums including Lamda, Giclee and Ink-jet.
An advanced understanding of Analogue and Digital motion camera practice/ manipulation, including practice with HD Digital Video Cameras as well as traditional video formats such as Super8 Film cameras.

References

Educational Reference

Mr Philip Harris
Course Coordinator - HND Photography and Digital Imaging
South Nottingham College
Charnwood Centre
Farnborough Road
Clifton
Nottingham
NG11 8LU
(0115) 9146300
Phillip.harris@snc.ac.uk

Employment Reference
Mr Donato Mongiello
Photo Plus
48 Victoria Road
Netherfield
Nottingham
NG4 2HG
(0115) 9617001