Vivien Hamley • Picture Research Association (PRA)

Personal Details

Title	Ms
Name	Vivien Hamley
Location	London and South East
Media	Advertising and PR, Magazines, Newspapers, Books
Speciality	Animals & Wildlife, Architecture, Art, Cinema & TV, Music, Theatre, Celebrities / Portraits, Current Issues / Social Documentary / News, General Stock / Royalty Free, History, Industry & Commerce, In-House, Natural World, People & Culture / Lifestyle, Food & Drink, Science & Technology, Medicine, Sport, Transport, Travel, Geography & Culture
Work Experience	Copyright Consultant – Christie’s London 2016 – present Photo Editor – Vendome Press – 2017 – present “Inspired Design”, “Bunny Mellon’s Gardens”, “Bed Stories” Picture Editor – 2107 – present – Leagas Delaney advertising campaigns for asset management companies. Freelance Picture Editor – Saatchi Gallery “Selfie to Self Expression” exhibition 2017 Freelance Picture Editor – David Gill Gallery 2016 – present “David Gill – Designing Art” Title : David Gill Picture Editor – Christie’s “Going Once” 250th anniversary book project with Phaidon 2015-16 Freelance Picture Editor – Christie’s 2014- present Titles: Going Once 250 Years of Culture, Taste and Collecting at Christie’s. Online, magazine and catalogue picture research & copyright clearance Picture Editor – Double Barrelled Books 2014 – present Titles : Elsa Schiaparelli’s Private Album : The Secret History of the Handbag Freelance Picture Editor – Christies Magazine July 2014-present Picture Editor – Double-Barrelled Books Jan 2014-present Production Editor – Eyevine Photo Agency 2008-2014 Picture Editor Guardian Weekend Magazine 1997-2003. This role as head of the picture desk of the leading Saturday supplement for six years gave me the experience of managing budgets both for photo shoots and research, employing staff, building a huge international contact book, and knowledge of archives and agencies around the world. During my stewardship of the picture desk Weekend won a host of industry awards for both photography and design as well as enjoying continually rising circulation. Senior Picture Researcher – Conran Octopus Publishers (part time) Working on interior design and architecture titles May –Nov 04 Freelance Picture Researcher at national newspapers and magazines 1994-7 -including The Times, Sunday Telegraph, Daily Express, Vogue, Elle, New Woman, The Tatler. Manager and photographers’ agent, Sygma Photo Library 1993-4 Manager Illustrated London News Picture Library 1992 Freelance Picture Researcher and archivist 1991-4 -including St John’s Ambulance Archive, Canary Wharf Ltd archive Archivist,curator and researcher to Norman Parkinson, Hamiltons Photographers 1987-91 Research Assistant, Photography Archive, National Portrait Gallery 1987-90 – working on Emery Walker collection of original glass plate negatives. – researching exhibition catalogue ‘Edwardian Women Photographers”. Volunteer archivist- Whitechapel Art Gallery 1984 Volunteer curator – Dulwich Picture Gallery – 1984
Clients	Leagas Delaney Ad Agency Christies Phaidon Vendome Press All national newspapers Conran Octopus Tatler, Vogue, Elle, New Woman Norman Parkinson Ltd Hamiltons Gallery Christies Magazine Double -Barrelled Books
Qualifications	UNIVERSITY Ba Hons degree 2:1 History of Art and History – University of London 1980-83 GRADUATE Chelsea School of Art – 1 yr part time life drawing course 1984 St Martins College – part time photography diploma 1988 Birkbeck College – 2 yrs research into PHD in Photography History Exeter University – The Victorian City in Art Photography and literature – distance learning course 2010
Languages Spoken	English, French
Other Skills	Computer literate with experience of bespoke archive systems and all searchable library software. Avid interest in art, photography history, history and current affairs. Member of the Guild of Picture Editors and the Picture Research Association
Public Contact Details	vivienhamley@hotmail.com 07947277634

Employment Details

Company Name	Christie's
Work Address	8 King St St James’s London SW1Y 6QT
Work Telephone	07947277634
Current Status	Full Time Freelance
Employment History	Picture Editor – Roger Daltrey : Thanks a lot Mr Kibblwhite, My Story 2018 Picture Editor – David Gill Gallery book project 2016-17 Picture Editor- Saatchi Gallery “Selfie to Self Expression” exhibition 2017 Picture Editor – Christie’s “Going Once” book 2016 Freelance Photo Editor – Christie’s July 2014 – present Photo Editor – Double-Barrelled Books March 2014- present Production Editor – Eyevine Photo Agency 2008-2014 Picture Editor Guardian Weekend Magazine 1997-2003. This role as head of the picture desk of the leading Saturday supplement for six years gave me the experience of managing budgets both for photo shoots and research, employing staff, building a huge international contact book, and knowledge of archives and agencies around the world. During my stewardship of the picture desk Weekend won a host of industry awards for both photography and design as well as enjoying continually rising circulation. Senior Picture Researcher – Conran Octopus Publishers (part time) Working on interior design and architecture titles May –Nov 04 Freelance Picture Researcher at national newspapers and magazines 1994-7 -including The Times, Sunday Telegraph, Daily Express, Vogue, Elle, New Woman, The Tatler. Manager and photographers’ agent, Sygma Photo Library 1993-4 Manager Illustrated London News Picture Library 1992 Freelance Picture Researcher and archivist 1991-4 -including St John’s Ambulance Archive, Canary Wharf Ltd archive Archivist,curator and researcher to Norman Parkinson, Hamiltons Photographers 1987-91 Research Assistant, Photography Archive, National Portrait Gallery 1987-90 – working on Emery Walker collection of original glass plate negatives. – researching exhibition catalogue ‘Edwardian Women Photographers”. Volunteer archivist- Whitechapel Art Gallery 1984 Volunteer curator – Dulwich Picture Gallery – 1984
Do you have experience in commissioning other researchers?	Yes
Do you have experience in clearing copyright?	Yes