C.V. · Web coding · Photography

Creative work, web systems and long-term support

A concise C.V. for a career combining photography, image licensing, digital design, web coding, servers and business website management.

Profile

Photographer, web coder and business website developer with a background in biological sciences, picture research, image licensing, design, gallery work and server-based website management.

Core skills

  • Website design and redesign
  • Perl CGI and PHP coding
  • Server and hosting management
  • Search-friendly content and site structure

Creative background

  • Photography and image licensing
  • Digital design and graphics
  • Gallery and exhibition work
  • Travel, place and natural form photography

Current work

  • Business website support
  • Secure forms and admin areas
  • Product catalogues and data-driven sites
  • Long-term client maintenance

C.V. timeline

A concise version of the work history, updated to reflect the web, coding and photography combination.

1989–1992

MA, Zoology / Biological Sciences at The Queen's College, Oxford.

1993–1995

Picture researcher at OSF photo agency, working with image licensing and stock photography sales to publishers and agencies.

1995–2012

Freelance photography sold to a wide range of clients.

1997–2000

Sole director of art71, specialising in graphical and digital design and running the Parcel Room gallery, an independent artist-led venue.

2000–2026

Developed and managed many online projects through Seren Web, incorporating digital design, photography, imagery, web programming, hosting and server administration.

Mike Slater

Selected clients

Kew Gardens, Guinness Book of Records, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Longman textbooks, New Scientist, Bloomsbury Theatre London and National Railway Museum York.

Gaudi chimneys photographed by Mike Slater

Press

AN Magazine, BBC Radio York, British Journal of Photography, County Times, HTV Wales, Railway World, Shropshire Star, Western Mail, Yorkshire Evening Press and Yorkshire Post.

Need a website that works?

Get in touch for website work, coding, photography licensing or a practical conversation about a project.

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