Julia Thorne

Julia Thorne – Brief CV March 2009

Working life began in news reporting at The New Zealand Herald and led into news and feature photography.

Through the ensuing 25 years self-employment in photography and writing in print media, public relations, marketing and commercial sectors in New Zealand and London I have absorbed an eclectic mix of professional skills.

Clients have included:
? Auckland City Council PR/Marketing Dept;The Edge; ARC; ARH; Sea & City;
? South Pacific Travel Holdings, Johnston’s & Newman’s Coach-lines;
? The Regent, Sheraton, Heritage and Langham Hotels, THC PR & marketing;
? NZ Tourism, Tourism Auckland. Air NZ;
? McConnell Dowell, Hawkins, Wilkins & Davies; Macrennie Construction;
? New Zealand, DB and Lion Breweries;
? Fay Richwhite, CS First Boston, NZ Futures & Stock Exchange;
? Commonwealth Games, APEC, Americas Cup coverage;
? Forestry Industry, NZ Institute of Architects.

I have been actively involved with the professional photographers’ association AIPA, and the N.Z. Travel Communicators’ Association developing and organising:
? awards & events $1200 - $100,000 budgets;
? group and solo exhibitions - $700 - $7000 budgets;
? book publications, educational seminars and sponsorship partnerships;
? artist copyright education/promotion and legislative submissions;
? industry communication, protocol and policy development.

Directing/camera operating and production skills acquired since my year training at South Seas Film & Television in 2001 led to corporate and television work.

My energies more recently have been directed towards:
? Editorial travel writing and photography and corporate PR photography;
? Work with The Active Gourmet, a boutique international travel business;
? Contribution to rights protected photo libraries, London and New Zealand;
? Book publication (New Holland Publishers) “Bud, Flower, Leaf, Life”;
? Public gallery exhibitions in Parnell, Northcote, Devonport, Franklin; Blenheim;
? Photographic design "art decor" including glass coasters, mats, light shades, cushion covers.

I count professionalism, integrity, an eye for detail and enthusiasm among my attributes.
I strive to excel, think outside the square, stretch boundaries and enjoy the journey.

Education: Business Certificate, Honours, Auckland Technical Institute 1976
Diploma in Journalism, Auckland Technical Institute 1977
Photography Honours, City & Guilds, London, England 1991
Graduate South Seas Film & Television School 2001