Jack Wiseman

Free Lance Photographer & Outdoor Instuctor

Norwich, United Kingdom
A cheerful, self-motivated, organised and reliable young professional with a BA (Hons) Degree in Photography from the Norwich University of the Arts, graduating July 2013. Born in the UK, lived in Asia (Hong Kong, Jakarta and Singapore) from 1993 to 2009, returned to the UK in September 2009 to attend university.

I have been a keen photographer for a number of years, specialising in sports, adventure, landscapes, and portrait photography. I have successfully completed photographic assignments in the UK for Lotus Formula 1, Eastern Chauffer’s, Southwold Treatment Rooms, Eastern Daily Press, Southwold and Lowestoft Journal, Suffolk Magazine,. Additionally I have worked with Guy Nowell who is a highly respected Hong Kong Based photographer specialising in sailing photography.

A keen sportsman, played rugby from an early age and since 17 playing club level 1st team rugby. Enjoy most outward-bound activities, especially hill walking, climbing and Kayaking. I am a IRB (Rugby Coaching) Level 1, and have been teaching and coaching youth rugby for a number of years.

In April 2014 I completed the Fast Track Instructors Course at The National Mountain Sports Centre – Plas Y Brenin with the following Qualifications,

BCU 3 Star Open Canoe Award
BCU 3 Star Sea Kayak Award
BCU Level 1 Coaching Course
BCU Level 2 Training
BCU White Water Safety and Rescue
Mountain Leader (Summer)
Climbing Wall Award
Climbing Wall Abseil Award
REC First Aid
REC Advanced First Aid
Off Site Safety and Management
BMC Fundamentals Of Climbing 1
BMC Fundamentals Of Climbing 2

Work Experience

Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre

Activity Instuctor

Starting as a Assistant Activity Instuctor soon to be promoted to Activity Instructor the role is to look after groups of up to 100 students and with a team of instructors. coordinating instructors and running sessions throughout a day or week long course.
June 2014 - Present Norwich, United Kingdom

Girl Guiding

Freelance Instructor

Working as a Paddle sports and multi activity instructor.
June 2014 - Present Norwich, United Kingdom

The Canoe Man

Freelance Instuctor

Working as a Freelance paddle sports and bushcraft instructor.
May 2014 - Present Norwich, United Kingdom

Liam Bailey LTD

Photography assistant

August 2012 - Present London, United Kingdom

Guy Nowell

photographic journalist - freelance

Working with a professional photographer in Hong Kong taking Panoramic shot of Hong Kong. also Yacht photography and sailing events.
July 2010 - July 2010 Hong Kong

RNLI

Photographer

July 2011 - United Kingdom

Team Lotus F1

Photographer

United Kingdom

Education

Norwich University College Of The Arts

BA/FDA Graphic Communication

Rather than an emphasis on individual disciplines, the syllabus is vocationally focused and provides students with the skills and knowledge relevant to employment within the wide spectrum of creative enterprises. A balanced approach to traditional design, communication skills and principles is coupled with exposure to relevant areas of digital media, contextual studies and business awareness.

The course's overarching aim is to produce industry-ready graduates with the up-to-date skills and attitude demanded by the workplace. Work-related learning is delivered through work placements within the graphic communication industries as well as live briefs and industry-mentored projects and forms part of Business and Professional Studies.
Present Norwich, United Kingdom

Norwich University College Of The Arts

BA Photography

The BA (Hons) Photography degree course focuses on commercial photographic practice, specifically in the areas of advertising, editorial and fashion work.

The course is led by visual and technological imperatives and taught as a means for communication as well as to express creativity. It helps you to acquire knowledge, skills and an approach to your professional practice that is relevant to industry needs.

The course is structured around briefs and assignments requiring an analytical approach and you are challenged throughout to build your awareness of visual culture to inform effective communication. You will be introduced to a range of theoretical ideas, which include topics such as visual communication and colour theory, photography and truth, photography and ethics, narrative, audience and point of consumption, which you will use to inform your practice.

After a first year of intensive skills development, your studio practice will reflect professional expectations. You will have access to an industry-standard photographic studio and camera equipment. Business and professional skills are embedded throughout the course.

Guest lecturers are invited to work with students. Internationally renowned visitors to the course in the last year have included editorial photographer Tom Miles, travel photographer Philip Lee Harvey, commercial photographer Tim Flach and President of the Association of Photographers Simon Leach.

Your Future
The development of your professional skillset is embedded in every unit of the course for the entirety of the three years of study. You are encouraged to develop skills in analytical thinking and critical judgement, interpersonal skills and transferable skills throughout all levels of the course.

Students have had recent successes in national competitions such as the D&AD student awards; Association of Photographers Student Photographer of the Year; Professional Photographer magazine Student Landscape Photographer of the Year and the Tetley Student Awards.

The majority of graduates seek to enter the photographic industry in a freelance capacity. In recent years graduates have found posts with professional photographers, others have found positions in high-profile companies such as EMAP Publications and Holborn Studios.

Building thorough knowledge of the theoretical as well as the practical side of photography prepares graduates well for continued study at postgraduate level. The University College offers a range of MA courses suitable for Photography graduates to explore.
September 2010 - Norwich, United Kingdom

Languages

English (Fluent),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign CS5, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom 3, Adobe Lightroom 4,

Qualifications

I am currently a Summer Mountain Leader ( SML) under the Mountain Leader Training UK scheme. I am planning to complete my Winter Mountain Leader ( WML ). I Will be starting my Mountaineering instructor Award (MIA) Training.

I am Also Qualified as a Single Pitch Award (SPA) instructor and also a British Canoe Union (BCU) Level 1 instcutor with Level 2 Training. I also Have my BCU 3 star in canoe and kayak.

I also have my REC First aid and Advanced REC first aid qualifications.