Résumé of Jason Bennée

0468 325 647 (optus) - 0484 705 099 (telstra)

Profile

Detail-driven, technically minded, and creatively fluent, I bring over 17 years of experience in photography, digital imaging, and print production, built on a foundation in Mechanical Design, Materials and Manufacture from the University of Nottingham. My career has spanned photographic studios in Sydney, Melbourne, and the UK, with leadership roles in workflow optimisation, high-volume image processing, and studio production management. I combine hands-on expertise with strong systems thinking, and I’m known for my ability to lead production teams, uphold rigorous quality standards, and consistently improve processes.

Key Strengths

Strong leadership in high-quality print production environments
Expertise in Photoshop, colour management, and large-format printing
Deep understanding of anodised aluminium, steel and brass at all scales
Experience across photography and digital retouching
Proven ability to reduce production costs and eliminate error rates
Highly organised with strong IT and workflow automation skills
Strong communicator and mentor with a collaborative, positive work ethic

Career History

Digital Artist / Print Production Manager – Venture Photography, UK | 2008–2011

Introduced in-house large-format printing and frame production, which reduced the overall production costs beyond all targets
Led production at one of the busiest studios in the network
Reduced error rates to zero in the first year through system improvements
Managed all retouching, production, colour proofing, and final output
Handled promotional materials, Backups and IT infrastructure

Digital Retoucher– Verve Portraits | 2012

Processing images using Photoshop and creating production orders

Photoshop Artist – Panedia / Google | 2013–2018

Edited and managed vast archives of underwater and panoramic imagery
Streamlined complex workflows using Photoshop scripts in large-scale global projects, including Google Oceans Street View

Photographer / Promotor – Byron Bay Bluesfest | 2015–Present

Created and managed an archive of editorial and promotional music photography
Wrote reviews and artist features, and successfully campaigned to save Bluesfest in 2025

Stock Photographer | 2006–Present

Produced over 1000 images which have been accepted at the highest quality standard of 5 leading stock agencies

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Design, Materials and Manufacture - University of Nottingham, UK

Special focus: Material science, including anodised aluminium
Ford Motor Company Award – Best Team Design Project

A Levels, Technology, Physics & Maths - Hill Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge

Certifications & Awards

Digital Design (Distinction) – Venture Photography, 2008
Licence to Retouch (Merit) – Venture Photography, 2010
Cambridge Folk Festival Photo Competition – Winner, 2010
Gala International Casino – Supervisor Merit Level 5, 2008

Technical & Production Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom CameraRAW
Colour management, ICC profiling, monitor calibration
Workflow automation using scripts and actions
Print production: large-format printing systems
Photography: studio, event, portrait, panoramic, editorial

Professional Traits

Strong attention to detail and a drive for excellence in output
Comfortable juggling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines
Solutions-focused with the ability to troubleshoot and improve processes
Adaptable across Mac/PC platforms with solid IT fluency
Full clean driving licence, Dual citizen, Aus/Uk

References

Carlos Chegado – General Manager, Panedia reference (2013–2018)

Emma Ferguson – Retouch Manager, Verve Portraits reference (2012)

Richard Stanfield – Studio Director, Venture Photography reference (2008–2011)