Stefan Lockyer
NSW
Summary
Skilled and adaptable commercial photographer with over 10 years of experience in producing visually compelling food, product, and lifestyle imagery. Proven ability to manage end-to-end production, delivering high-quality visual content that aligns with brand guidelines and client visions. Passionate about visual storytelling and excited to transition into the film industry to explore new creative challenges and cinematic techniques. Effective in collaborating with creative teams to develop impactful visual narratives and committed to continuous learning and adaptation in new technological environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
CHS Agency
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Conceptualized and produced high-quality food, product, and lifestyle photography for catalogs and e-commerce platforms, aligning with brand guidelines
- Led full-cycle production, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion of multi-faceted campaigns
- Collaborated with creative teams, including Art Directors, Stylists, and Prop Buyers, to develop shot lists and deliver high-impact visual content
- Employed in-depth knowledge of lighting principles to craft visually stunning product imagery
- Proficiently edited images in Capture One and Adobe Photoshop, ensuring consistent brand identity
- Streamlined editing and color management processes, developing efficient production workflows
- Mentored assistant photographers, providing guidance on technical skills and project management
- Assisted video teams on shoots and served as a gaffer, providing lighting solutions and support
- Ensured meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of photography and production
- Shot to brand guidelines and styles, creating cohesive brand looks and feels.
Photographic Assistant
CHS Agency
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Supported creative teams in the seamless execution of studio and on-location shoots
- Led pre-production efforts, including set construction, background creation, and prop sourcing
- Managed equipment procurement, inventory, and on-set logistics
- Scheduled and handled repairs and hire of equipment
- Maintained digital asset library, ensuring easy access and preservation of assets
- Managed and built supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of resources
- Edited and processed raw images, delivering high-quality assets to clients
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, minimizing downtime
- Assisted video teams on shoots and served as a gaffer, providing lighting solutions and support.
Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Equipment Preparation
- Digital Asset Management
- Project Management
- Client Communication
- Visual Storytelling
- Set Building
- Lighting (Flash and Continuous)
- Knowledge of Cameras (Medium Format and DSLR)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adobe Photoshop
- Capture One
- Photo editing
- Superb attention to detail
- Strong compositional skills
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Photographer
CHS Agency
01.2018 - 02.2024
Photographic Assistant
CHS Agency
08.2014 - 01.2018
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