Evaluating, testing, and refining video, image, and audio content. Ensuring high-quality data outputs, semantic accuracy, and system alignment. Collaborative, tech-forward teams focused on media analysis and AI training. Enhancing automated evaluation frameworks while mastering multi-modal data processing.
Open to opportunities
Shaun Hines
@shaunhines
Photographer with 40+ years in analogue, digital & AI media. Visually literacy shaped by personal interest in art & cinema. Expert in image assessment
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
Fluency in British English and deep understanding of UK culture, trends, slang, and local geography.
Fully proficient with digital, and text-to-image software. Specialist in advanced image quality assessment, focusing on in-depth evaluations of technical data, visual outputs, and AI rendering artefacts. Proven track record in high-level client liaison, executing detailed briefs, managing marketing and operations, and delivering high-quality visual assets strictly to deadline. Portfolio includes commercial, PR, and press photography alongside a personal portfolio of fine art photography.
AI & Synthetic Media Evaluation: Expert at identifying and logging unwanted artefacts, anomalies, and rendering flaws unique to AI-generated images.
Technical Quality Control: Decades of experience assessing color accuracy, sharpness, image resolution, and tonality.
Software Competency: Proficient in digital editing tools, text-to-image prompt platforms, and multi-browser workflows on macOS.
Data Annotation & Grading: Strong capability to follow strict, granular guidelines to provide objective ratings for computer vision training.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SE
Current
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
Aug 1982 - Present (43 years 11 months)
Experienced across analogue, digital, and AI text-to-image software. Specialising in image quality assessment, ability to evaluate visual outputs and AI rendering flaws. Proven in client liaison, executing complex briefs, and delivering high-quality assets to tight deadlines. Fully self-sufficient in marketing, business operations, and workflow management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UB
University of Brighton.
MA and BA., Photography.
Harrogate College of Art & Adult Studies.
City and Guilds '744'., Photography.
Harrogate College of Art & Adult Studies.
'A' Level., Photography.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
20k-50k USD
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