Molly Oliver

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.

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

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)