Résumé of Jason Bennée
0468 325 647 (optus) - 0484 705 099 (telstra)
benzworldphotography@gmail.com
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)