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Katie Oakley (BA Hons) Photography in Design

Katie studied under the prestigious Fashion Photographer Trevor Griffiths at University and gained her first commission on the back of her Degree show. Katie then decided to join the Venture family and became a vastly experienced member of the team. She has worked in a variety of different departments gaining a wealth of knowledge before eventually deciding to pursue her original vocation of Portrait Photography.

Richard Lister

Richard has been involved with photography since his younger years growing up in the shires of Yorkshire. He then jumped the border to bold the North East to plough his trade in the highly regarded Newcastle College. Experimenting with many styles of photography, before assisting different photographers across the country, Richard is now based with Venture. Described as slightly mad but a true professional, Richard brings fun and enjoyment, with creativity, flair and an assiduous mentality. Like the Monty Python boys once said: “Always look on the bright side of life”…

Yolande Cheung (BA Hons) Journalism and Photography

Yolande started her photography career in her teens, shooting gigs around Cambridge, and studying A Level Photography at Hills Road Sixth Form College. Her work has been featured on band sites, EP covers, newspapers and magazines nationally. Then, wanting to home in her photography skills, she studied at the University of Sunderland, doing freelance jobs, whilst developing her unique style of photography. After graduation, she set off for the Hong Kong Venture Studios in 2007 as a Photographer, moving into Digital Artistry in which her images was used in marketing throughout her years working with Chinese celebrities such as Donnie Yen and Norman So. Her efforts were recognized and featured in the Award Winning Stories 2011 and being part of the Creative Studio of the Year in 2010. Now she has joined the Peterborough team, where she has developed her skills as a Design Consultant.

Richard Stanfield - Branch Director Richard was one of the founding members of Venture 13 years ago. With 15 years experience in professional photography, he is now the director of Venture Peterborough.

Siobhan Stanfield - Company Accounts Manager As well as our accounts manager Siobhan is instrumental in the day to day running of the studio.

Mathew Warner - PR and Marketing Manager As well as the studios longest standing viewing consultant and designer, Mathew also looks after client generation by promoting the business throughout the community.

Emanuela Cantanese - Diary Manager Emanuela has been with Venture for 3 years now and is the Queen of the Peterborough diary! She manages the telesales team and makes all out clients feel welcome.

Jason Bennee - Digital Artist Jason has 20 years experience with photo software and received a distinction in digital design. He is one of the most accurate retouchers in the franchise.

Heather Culshaw - Venture at Home Consultant Heather books parties through our Venture at Home system. She is our representative in your very own living room!

Billie Wyhatt - Exhibition Sales Consultant Billy is your first point of contact when approaching one of our exhibition stands. He is there to guide you through your Venture experience.

Tracey Crane - Administrator Tracey looks after all general admin of the studio for us.