Charlie Ashfield Bennett

Commercial Photography graduate with a passion for product, interiors, automotive, and fashion imagery. Experienced in delivering high-quality photography through freelance work and a hands-on experience as a Media Technician for a sustainable furniture company.

Front of House Staff at The Sun Inn, Hook Norton (2026-03 – Present)

• Delivering friendly, efficient customer service in a busy hospitality environment
• Supporting bar operations including drink preparation and service
• Producing food photography used for marketing

Media Technician at Sustainable Furniture Cornwall (2025-06 – 2025-12)

6 month contract

• Led a full refresh of the company's brand identity including website visuals and logo redesign
• Planned and executed location and studio shoots
• Produced high-quality commercial photography aligned with brand identity
• Collaborated with stakeholders across the business to develop creative direction and improve visual communication
• Conducted competitor market research

Freelance Photographer at Freelance

• Food photography for The Sun Inn, Hook Norton (paid)
• Car photography of a Porche on location (paid)
• Interiors photography shoot for Merryn View, a luxury holiday home (paid)
• Fashion photography Pelagos Clothing (degree project)
• Fashion photography Tom's Trunks (degree project)
• Head shot photography for Susan Disley, Life Coach (paid)
• Interiors and exterior photography for Winchcombe Farm Holidays (paid)
• Videography for Jammin Pizza (college project)

Front of House at The Ferry Boat Inn (2025-03 – 2025-06)

• Delivered high-standard service in a popular independent pub and restaurant
• Served high-profile customers with professionalism and discretion
• Supported bar operations in a fast-paced environment

Front of House at Zest (2024-08 – 2025-02)

• Provided bar, waiting and customer service support
• Assisted kitchen operations during peak periods
• Maintained a clean, organised and efficient service environment

Seasonal Waiter at Soho Farmhouse (2023-06 – 2024-12)

• Delivered premium service to high-profile members and guests
• Adapted quickly to a fast-moving, high-expectation environment

Front of House at The Royal Duchy Hotel (2024-03 – 2024-07)

• Provided excellent customer service in a luxury hotel setting
• Worked collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth service delivery

BA (Hons) in Commercial Photography – Falmouth University (2022 – 2025)

UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology – Banbury & Bicester College (2020 – 2022)

GCSEs in including Maths & English – The Warriner School (2018 – 2022)

Creative iMedia OCR Level 2 Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia – The Warriner School (2018 – 2020)