Michaela Kenny Photography
Filmmaker | Photographer | Editor | Social Media Creative
Bringing your vision to life, one frame at a time.
Industry Experience
Wedding Photographer (05/24) - Netta & Mark
Within this role, I was responsible for capturing the emotion and heart of the couple's wedding reception, documenting the ceremony through photography to preserve memories; some of my responsibilities included:
- Coordinating with the couple before, and during, the wedding to understand their vision and ensure desired shots are captured.
- Capturing a balance of candid shots, particularly during the ceremony, and orchestrating and organising posed photos
- Scouting the location beforehand to assess lighting, setups, and overall aesthetic.
- Editing and enhancing the photos in post-production, using Adobe Photoshop.
Wedding Photographer (03/24) - Sarah & Neil
Within this role, I captured the key moments of the couple's special day, ensuring that every significant event, from the ceremony to candid interactions, was beautifully documented; some of my responsibilities included:
- Preparing equipment to ensure everything is in check, including backups, lenses, cameras, and memory cards.
- Effectively managing my time to ensure the day stayed on track according to the wedding schedule and that all aspects were captured efficiently.
- Directing group photos to ensure subjects were positioned, posed and styled to look their best.
- Offering creative direction and providing input for unique, creative and memorable shots throughout the day.
Event Photographer (02/24) - Portsmouth Creates
Within this role, I photographed key moments of the event, as well as important attendees, upcoming creatives, and charity nominees; some of my responsibilities included:
- Capturing photographs that would aid in telling the pre-planned narrative direction of the shoot
- Coordinating with the event planners to highlight key attendees and organisers to ensure they were captured in photos.
- Utilising professional cameras to capture high quality photos.
- Choosing the best photos and, subsequently, editing them, using Photoshop, to visually enhance them.
Wedding Photographer (08/23) - Kat & Jamie
Within this role, I captured the precious moments and emotions of the couple and their friends and family on
their wedding day. I worked independently to document the event; some of my responsibilities included:
- Engaging in pre-event planning to ensure the expectations were set and the schedule for photography was agreed upon.
- Using a keen eye for detail to capture the spontaneous moments and create lasting memories.
- Having strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with the client and ensure a smooth and enjoyable photography experience.
- Using Adobe Photoshop to enhance the images and deliver high-quality photos to the client.
Wedding Photographer (10/22) - Lauren & Stuart
Within this role, I photographed the wedding of Lauren and Stuart Houlder-Jarvis. As the wedding photographer, some of my responsibilities included:
- Communicating with the client to establish an artistic direction and gather information on the wedding.
- Coordinating around 100 people to ensure all the required shots were taken efficiently.
- Capturing spontaneous moments throughout the day.
- Enhancing the photos, using Adobe Photoshop, in the subsequent days after the wedding.
Freelance Photographer (08/21) - Lauren & Stuart
Within this role, I photographed some engagement photos for Lauren and Stuart Houlder-Jarvis. As their engagement photographer, some of my responsibilities included:
- Bringing creative and fun ideas to the table - incorporating the couple's Pinterest board into my ideas.
- Liaising with the couple to arrange the shoot, location, and other important details of the day.
- Composing posed shots, as well as capturing spontaneous photos.
- Enhancing the photos using Adobe Photoshop to create the finished look.
Concert Photographer (07/19) - Walsall Arena and Arts Centre
Within this role, I photographed performances at a concert at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre for some up-and-coming young performers. Some of my responsibilities included:
- Photographing each band/performer during rehearsals and the concert.
- Composing shots to highlight each member of the band individually, as well as as a group.
- Enhancing the photographs of each band/performer using Adobe Photoshop and editing them for posting on social media.
