Molly Oliver
Specialising in editorial fashion and commercial photography
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About
Specialising in editorial fashion and commercial photography, with professional experience at Barbour and client work including Cross-Cut Media and Love Her Madly. Recognised with a Student of the Year award at Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 and the Dean's Award for work acquired into De Montfort University's permanent collection, I bring a considered eye for how light, composition, and detail shape an image, from initial concept through to final delivery.
Experience
PHOTOGRAPHER at LOVE HER MADLY BOUTIQUE (2026-03 – 2026-03)
- Interpreting client creative vision to deliver a studio and location fashion shoot
- Capturing the brand's 1960s MOD aesthetic across studio and location settings
- Retouching to fit the brand and client brief
- Sourcing models and coordinating shoot logistics
PHOTOGRAPHER IN COLLABORATION WITH CREATIVE DIRECTOR (2026-03 – 2026-03)
- Collaborating on ideas for posing and angles
- Discussing brief and client's ideas to determine best lighting set-up
- Problem-solving when shots didn't look how planned
- Consistently checking in with client on progress and direction
PHOTOGRAPHER at CROSS-CUT MEDIA FOR LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL (2026-02 – 2026-02)
- Photographing live comedy performances across multiple venues and events
- Delivering images in a timely manner
- Reacting quickly to capture moments
- Meeting client requirements for the types of shots
JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHER (INDUSTRY PLACEMENT) at BARBOUR (2024-06 – 2025-06)
- Shooting ecommerce, accessories and mannequin photography
- Discussing brief and client's ideas to determine best lighting set-up
- Maintaining consistent brand standards across all product photography
- Problem-solving when shots didn't look how planned
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANT (2023-08 – 2025-04)
- Setting up equipment
- Promoting services
- Image review and selection
- Assisting with lighting setup
- Serving customers
Education
BA (Hons) in Photography and Video – De Montfort University, Leicester (2022-10 – 2026-06)
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, specialising in Photography – Milton Keynes College (2020-09 – 2022-06)
GCSEs – Akeley Wood Senior School (2019-04 – 2020-07)
