Our Team
Hazel Hannant is fast developing a reputation as the ‘Photographer that smiles from behind the camera!’. Although undoubtedly cheesy, the catchphrase does get across a certain something about Hazel – she loves what she does and she wants everyone she works with to love their experience with her too.
Hazel actually graduated as a journalist, but after persuading her first boss to send her to night school with a camera, she swiftly made the jump to photography. That was nine years ago and has been in this industry ever since.
She initially honed the skills of her trade onboard P&O’s cruise liner, Aurora, then went back to uni to study business before polishing her skills in the studio of high-street portraiture chain, Venture. Eventually she left, travelled some more and then, in January 2007, she finally felt brave enough to start her own business. She has never looked back since.
Hazel Hannant Contemporary Photography has flourished in the last two years. So much so that she has recently proudly moved into a sparkly new office in Newport, which gives her the space to keep growing her business and she already employs a small team of people to give her the support she needs.
Above all, she is constantly determined to ensure that her imagery is creative, stylish and energetic. Also, without exception, it has to be tailored to exceed each individual client’s needs and expectations.
So what does the future hold for Hazel and her business? Watch this space – it’s bound to be exciting!
Carol:
Carol Cherepanov joined Hazel’s team way back in October 2007 and has since proved to be the Angel with Curly Hair for Hazel’s business.
With an enviable history in management, Carol now holds the role of Business Development Manager and spends most of her time not only keeping Hazel in line, but also managing the finances, growth, administration and development of the business. Oh, and not to mention being a constant sounding block for all Hazel’s creative new ideas!
She’s a key factor in the current success of the business and great fun to have around
Karen:
As our newest recruit, Karen has a fabulous photographic pedigree and is a really exciting addition to the team.
