Alumni

Angela Carrington

Career Path: Managing Director, The Bigger Picture Agency Ltd
Location: Newcastle, UK

I took a year out after A Levels in order to figure out what I really wanted to study. During my year out I developed my interest in photography which first started whilst completing my Art A Level. I studied at night school and managed to secure a job in a city-centre studio in Manchester. I realised this was what I wanted for my career so I started to explore where the best photography degrees were delivered.

What are you doing now?

I'm the MD of a fast-paced photographic and film agency in Newcastle upon Tyne. I was initially offered a lecturing position in photography at the Art School Northumberland College. I did this for two years, teaching on the AS Level, A Level and HNC courses. The entrepreneur within me wasn't satisfied though, and I set off on my career in self-employment.

What was it about Northumbria that made you decide to study here?

I looked for the best photography degree in the UK and when I had a shortlist I selected the location that looked like the most fun. Simple as that!

What was it like studying at Northumbria?

The hardest part about my degree was the self-discipline required to self-study. I didn't have a lot of self-discipline at that age and there were a few rocky patches where I wasn't dedicated to my work as I should have been. I'm glad I stuck it out though and came out with a very strong degree result.