Emily Allen is a talented and highly driven visual artist and journalist with professional experience in picture editing, design, and photography. With a first-class honours degree in Press and Editorial Photography from Falmouth University, Allen is now a Trainee Picture Researcher at The Times, where she puts her extensive knowledge of metadata standards and journalism practices into practice. Alongside her work at The Times, Allen is a freelance press photographer who has syndicated her work through Shutterstock and worked with businesses across Cornwall.

Allen's industry experience includes a picture desk internship at Shutterstock, where she honed her skills in picture editing and undertook photo call assignments. She also completed a design placement at Square Up Media, where she worked on design, picture research, and retouching tasks. Allen is certified in Adobe design, video, and animation programmes, making her a versatile and highly-skilled addition to any team.

Beyond her professional experience, Allen is passionate about visual art, volunteering for organizations such as The Idler, SITE Gallery, and the Red Eye Photography Network. She has also completed an Erasmus exchange at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and attended the Journalism Summer School at the London College of Communication.

Overall, Emily Allen is an enthusiastic and highly skilled visual artist and journalist with a passion for telling stories through photography and design. As a professional with experience in picture editing, design, and photography, she is a valuable addition to any team.