Photographer 480

Who are you and what do you do?

I’m Gage Arneaud, founder of Photographer 480 – a creative community and production company with a social purpose. We’re based across Freedom Works locations in Worthing, Hove, and Brighton (basically anywhere near a seagull!).

At our core, we empower the next generation of creatives and extreme sports athletes. We work with 14 to 25-year-olds through social events, networking opportunities, and hands-on creative support. Alongside that, we also offer professional event photography services for businesses, capturing everything from corporate events to music and product launches.

We’re proud to be part of the Better Business Network and the National Youth Agency, which keeps us connected to purpose-driven work and high standards in youth support.

What inspired you to start Photographer 480?

It all comes down to one belief: if you support young people early, they become the innovators, leaders, and culture-shapers of tomorrow.

There’s so much untapped talent out there, especially in creative and alternative spaces like skate culture and extreme sports. I wanted to build something that gives young people real opportunities, real connections, and a space where they feel supported to grow.

At the same time, the commercial side of the business allows us to stay sustainable, support local businesses with high-quality visual storytelling, and reinvest back into the youth community.

Tell us about your team and day-to-day life

We’re a small team of three, and no two days look the same.

You’ll usually find me in the communal space at Freedom Works with a coffee in hand, chatting to other members, attending a Barclays Eagle Labs event, or honestly… hunting for a biscuit!

When the full team’s together, there’s a good chance you’ll spot skateboards tucked into the corner of a meeting room while we plan our next project.

It’s a really relaxed, creative setup that suits how we work – flexible, collaborative, and always moving.

What makes your business different?

We’re fully youth-founded and youth-led, which gives us a completely different perspective.

Everything we do comes with energy, creativity, and a fresh outlook. We understand our audience because we are our audience, and that authenticity feeds into both our community work and our commercial projects.

We’re not just creating content; we’re building a platform for young people to grow, connect, and be part of something bigger.

What kind of projects do you work on?

We’re always out shooting a mix of events: music, corporate, product launches, networking events, and outdoor headshots. But the projects that really stand out are the community-led ones.

Worthing Festival 2024, Pride Festival 2025, and our Skate Social Shoreham event are definitely highlights. Skate Social in particular was something special – we brought together complete beginners and experienced skaters in one inclusive space, with music playing, people cheering each other on, and just a really positive, creative atmosphere.

Those are the moments where everything clicks – creativity, community, and connection all in one place.