Adam James Trafford
Ballarat,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated and professional worker with a strong focus on getting the most out of myself, carrying out my role to the best of my ability and ensuring I impact those around me in a positive way.
Highly experienced sport, editorial and news photographer of 15 years, working in an array of settings and interacting with a broad range of people in a kind and courteous manner.
Early career experience in retail and hospitality.
Finished up my role at the Ballarat Courier newspaper in October 2024. And am now looking to challenge myself and expand my career by taking on a position in a new field whilst continuing to explore my photography part time as a freelancer.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Photographer
The Ballarat Courier
02.2019 - 10.2024
- Full time photographer at the Ballarat Courier newspaper.
- Covering a diverse array of subjects including portraiture, sports, breaking news, features, editorial, event, property and landscape.
- Worked under the guide of the news editor to cover the bookings for each day in a timely and efficient manner, working quickly to file all jobs to a daily deadline.
- Gained an extensive amount of experience communicating and developing relationships with people from all sections of the community.
- Specialised in studio and on location off camera lighting.
- Photo Mechanic, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop as a workflow.
- Highly experienced in sport and event photography.
Staff Photographer
AFL Media
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Full time staff photographer working as part of a small team of official photographers of the AFL.
- Editorial coverage including match day, training, press conferences.
- Working to commercial briefs on top of general editorial coverage at matches and events. Covering sponsor requirements, activations, functions etc for clubs and the league itself.
- Event photography, both editorial and commercial, of functions such as the Brownlow Medal, All Australian Awards, Rising Star etc.
- Official photographer for all team photo days providing official team photos, headshots and portraits, as well as additional commercial content.
- AFL Record and AFL Website portraiture.
- Commissioned shoots for commercial clients such as VicHealth, NAB, Chemist Warehouse and Canterbury Sportswear.
- Gained extensive experience working to tight editorial deadlines, along with the ability to work in highly professional sporting environments where time constraints with athletes were often a factor.
- Editing and captioning of images using Photo Mechanic and Adobe Photoshop.
Staff Photographer
The Ballarat Courier
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Employed by the Courier over two separate stints of five years each, with the role at AFL Media between the two. See above for role description.
Software Advisor
JB Hi-Fi
04.2008 - 09.2010
- Processing and backfill of stock.
- Customer service and enquiries.
- Handling transfers.
- Phone enquiries.
- Experience in movies, games and music.
- General cleaning duties.
Retail Assistant & Customer Service Operator
Blockbuster Video
01.2006 - 04.2008
- Closing store.
- Operating register/eftpos facilities.
- Handling/recording end of day figures.
- Operating computer system.
- Serving customers in a fast-paced environment.
- General cleaning/floor duties.
Waiter/Kitchen Hand
The Pancake Kitchen
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Taking orders.
- Serving meals.
- General kitchen hand duties.
- Operating register and eftpos facilities.
- Cleaning tables and general cleaning duties.
- Closing store.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Photography -
Photography Studies College
Melbourne, VIC01.2008
VCE -
Ballarat And Clarendon College
Ballarat, VIC01.2003
Timeline
Staff Photographer
The Ballarat Courier
02.2019 - 10.2024
Staff Photographer
AFL Media
05.2015 - 02.2019
Staff Photographer
The Ballarat Courier
09.2010 - 05.2015
Software Advisor
JB Hi-Fi
04.2008 - 09.2010
Retail Assistant & Customer Service Operator
Blockbuster Video
01.2006 - 04.2008
Waiter/Kitchen Hand
The Pancake Kitchen
01.2006 - 04.2006
Advanced Diploma of Photography -
Photography Studies College
VCE -
Ballarat And Clarendon College
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