Tim Knowles | Bio

Tim Knowles

Head of Picture Desk @ The National News / Based in London, United Kingdom

Tim Knowles is the Head of the Picture Desk at The National News. Formerly, he was picture editor at Soho House & Co. Prior to that, he was a photo editor at British Vogue. Tim is a picture editor with a broad range of experience,... read on
Focus: Director, Photo Editor, Director of Photography
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Available in: London, United Kingdom
Focused on: Director, Photo Editor, Director of Photography
Years of experience: More than 10
Tim Knowles is the Head of the Picture Desk at The National News. Formerly, he was picture editor at Soho House & Co. Prior to that, he was a photo editor at British Vogue.

Tim is a picture editor with a broad range of experience, from online to newspaper, magazine and book publishing, social media platforms, and video. Sourcing imagery from a wide range of diverse sources, arranging partnerships, and commissioning new photography. Negotiating fees, managing budgets, assistants, and training freelancers and other staff.

Commissioned and art-directed magazine cover shoots. Managed on-site photograph, video, and publications at Glastonbury Festival 2015 and the ELLE Style Awards. Managed all photography for several fashion months while at ELLE and Vogue.

Formerly published photographer with an in-depth technical understanding and historical love for the medium.

Previously Sam Taylor-Wood's 1st Photographic Assistant, working closely with Sam art directing, producing, and during shoots involving Kate Moss and Chanel. Managed all photographic-related processes and materials in her studio, including equipment and her archive. Liaised regularly with her galley, White Cube, her publisher, Steidl, and various clients.