Biography
Karim Merie is a professional photographer based in London. Since graduating in photojournalism in 2001 Karim now works as a freelance photojournalist [NUJ]/ photographer across all industries focusing in portraiture, events and reportage for editorial, PR and corporate clients in the UK and internationally.
Karim’s photographs have been displayed in several galleries including the Tom Blau gallery, used for published books and are continually licensed editorially through photo agencies globally.
Service’s available from Kmphotos include among others, a creative thought through approach to a photographic brief, High and low-res adjusted images on CD/DVD-ROM, online secure viewing, archival printing, ordering of images for company/personal usage, 360VR degree spherical panoramic pictures and distribution to UK and worldwide press.
Karim uses the latest full-frame Canon digital camera bodies, lenses and wireless flash setups along with a high level of software knowledge including, image adjustment and retouching artwork for a complete professional workflow from beginning to end. Also HD Video, video editing and music sourcing.
Freelance photography clients and history:
The Economist Group
Tata Motors
Ignition: Advertising Agency
Institute of Economic Affairs
University of the Arts London
British Dental Association
Arora International Hotel, Heathrow
Federation of Small Businesses
Small Back Room
St Paul's Cathedral
Starcom: Advertising Agency
Moyses Stevens florists
Somerset House, Admiralty Restaurant
St Giles Trust Fundraising
First Artist Corporation Plc
National Association of Estate Agents
Park City Hotel, London
Home-Grown Cereals Authority UK
St Mungo's
St Giles Trust
Keystone
IndigoPool
Ruby Bar, London
Triangle Management Services Ltd
Go-Ahead Group plc Corporate Report
Institute of Fundraising, including National Convention 2005 - 2010
H&B Foods
Highbury Leisure Publishing Ltd
Penguin Press
LOreal
Gartner Europe
Crazy Crafts magazine
Lexis PR
Soft Sheen Carson
Wireless and Mobile Summit
Red Hot Locations
ISBA Annual report
Adam Smith Conferences/CCI
Reed Exhibitions
Rare Corporate Design
The National Outsourcing Association
The International Direct Marketing Fair
Nails, Beauty & Tanning UK
UK Prospect Fair 2004-2009
Guild of Travel & Tourism
The Event Services Association
RED Consultancy PR
PESGB
Marketforce Communications 2005-2010
Cohn & Wolfe PR
Colman Getty PR
DSH PR
Adhoc PR
Arts & Business PR
Camera Press UK
Planet Photos UK
Make-A-Wish Foundation UK
NHS Primary Care Trust
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Amedia
London College of Communication
Warner Bros.
DTI
SeOne
Television markets MIPTV and MIPCOM in Cannes
TS2K Annual report with exhibition at The House of Commons
BFM [Black Filmmakers Magazine]
Awards Ceremonies [official photographer]:
Federation Small Businesses
TESA Awards
Sure Start Partners In Excellence Awards
Pizza and Pasta Awards 2004 - 2009
Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2005 - 2010 [Includes Video]
National Association of Estate Agents, Congress/AGM/Presidential and Awards Dinner, 2006, 2007, 2008
Golden Scissors Awards
The British Sandwich Industry Awards 2005 - 2010
Institute of Fundraisings Awards 2005 - 2009
Call Centre Manager Awards
The Mail Show UK & World Mail Awards
People Of The Year Human Rights Awards
Mental Health Media Awards
Music industry photography:
BMG artist Jeremy Christopher
Plastik CD album, single/album covers and London gigs [2003-2009]
CD album cover design and photography for artist Chris C for Radio 1
Stills photographer for over 10 UK feature and short films:
Making a Killing by Shinning Light Productions. Starring Milton Johns, Deborah Sheridan Billy Geraghty and Sean Gallagher [April-July 2000]
Nine Dead Guys by 9 Films. Starring Julian Clary, Vas Blackwood, Carol Decker and Steven Berkoff. [Sep-Dec 2000]
ROOM 36 by Room 36 Film Productions Limited starring Paul Herzberg, John Cater, Frank Scantori and Brian Murphy. Directed by Jim Groom. [December 2000]
LUSH by The London International Film School with John Ward as camera operator [Full Metal Jacket and The Fifth Element] [October 2000]
Exhibitions:
Palestinian feature on display at website foto8
Selected prints chosen for the Tom Blau Gallery, The Ian Parry Memorial Fund 2003 with The Sunday Times, July-August 2003
93 Feet East gallery in Brick Lane [March 2002]
Private View exhibited at The Spitz (Liverpool Street) [July 2000]
Book photos: The fundamentals of film making
Education:
Guest lecturer for LCC 2008 - 2010
London College of Communication guest speaker [2008 & 2009]
Advanced photojournalism course at Tower Hamlets College by Nigel Tanburn [Sep 2001- Jul 02]
Photojournalism / creative photography course at TS2K [Apr 2000- June 2000]
University of East London: BA Hon. Media [Sep 96-Jul 99]