Lewis Crawford Topp

I'm a Manchester based photographer with over six years professional freelance experience, specialising in e-commerce, retail and product led content. I am passionate about creating high-quality content that aligns with a brand vision, highlights my creative flair and methodical approach. Having a passion for product photography and an ambition to pursue fashion, I regularly collaborate with brands to develop visually compelling product imagery that improves online presence and take the lead to achieve the best results possible.

With a strong eye for composition, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign) and proven retouching ability. I strive to produce consistency and precise results through to the completion of any project.

Fashion Photographer

•  Provided guidance on posing, wardrobe selection, and facal expressions to achieve varied portrait look. 
•  Set up and operated studio lighting and camera equipment including continuous lights, soft boxes, background and reflectors to achieve professional outcome. 
• Conducted retouching and colour correction efforts to create a nature look using Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Preformed hybrid shooting to capture bts content for client to enhance contextual awareness.

Automotive Photographer

• Delivered high quality photo and video for sole client, hybrid shooting vehicles and interview style content for e-commerce and social media use, utilising the correct equipment, lighting and environments avaliable. 
• Managed photo and video equipment including camera, lenses, lighting systems, microphones and gimbals to ensure operational readiness.
• Performed professional content clean-up and retouching through post-production efforts, using professional software including: Lightroom, Photoshop and Davinci Resolve. 
• Built and managed brand presence across Instagram and TikTok, developing a cohesive visual identity through strategic marking, consistent colour grading, and distinctive photographic style.

More experience available on my CV

Nottingham Trent University - BA Honours Creative Photography

Photoshop – Skillshare (Online Course Pro)

Digital Marketing - Futurelearn (Online Course Pro)

Level 6+ Qualification York College - Design Foundation Diploma Photography

Level 4 Qualification York College - Diploma Graphic Design