I am a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for storytelling through visual media. My background in photography and videography allows me to capture moments that resonate with people. I have a strong commitment to community engagement and utilize my skills to make a positive impact in various fields.

Kayla Kasarherou

I am a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for storytelling through visual media. My background in photography and videography allows me to capture moments that resonate with people. I have a strong commitment to community engagement and utilize my skills to make a positive impact in various fields.

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I am a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for storytelling through visual media. My background in photography and videography allows me to capture moments that resonate with people. I have a strong commitment to community engagement and utilize my skills to make a positive impact in various fields.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Portrait Photographer (Freelance) at Noumea, New Caledonia
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Photographed Kanak women and older women at a market every Saturday. Created a photography project titled The Beauty of Kanak Women in New Caledonia. Produced a photo book from the project and strengthened portrait photography skills and relationship-building with subjects.
Photographer and Assistant at Auckland, New Zealand
January 30, 2021 - January 30, 2021
Photographed a Yoga and Meditation Retreat for promotional purposes, assisted the organiser during the retreat, and captured highlights of the event for selection.
Photographer / Videographer at Hare Krishna Kirtan Events
February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Photographed and filmed people chanting and dancing in meditation, capturing highlights of Saturday events and strengthening photography skills.
Music Photographer / Videographer at NZ Spirit Fest, Auckland, New Zealand
March 9, 2024 - Present
Photographed people chanting, dancing, and engaging in music meditation, capturing event highlights throughout the day.
Photographer at Hare Krishna Community Event, Auckland, New Zealand
December 1, 2024 - Present
Photographed devotees distributing books and flyers in central Auckland, capturing action shots discreetly and clearly.
Portrait Photographer (Freelance) at N/A
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Photographed Kanak women and older women at a market every Saturday, created a photography project titled 'The Beauty of Kanak Women' in New Caledonia, and produced a photo book from the project.
Photographer and Assistant at Retreat Events
January 30, 2021 - January 30, 2021
Photographed a Yoga and Meditation Retreat for promotional purposes and assisted the organiser during the retreat.
Music Photographer / Videographer at NZ Spirit Fest
March 9, 2024 - Present
Photographed people during events and captured highlights of the day.
Photographer / Henna Artist / Volunteer at The Loft Yoga Lounge
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Photographed people during bush walks and food festivals, assisted with activities like cooking, serving, and groceries.
Photographer (Freelance) at Noumea, New Caledonia
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Photographed Kanak women and older women at a market every Saturday. Created a photography project titled The Beauty of Kanak Women in New Caledonia. Produced a photo book from the project. Strengthened portrait photography skills and relationship-building with subjects.
Photographer / Videographer / Henna Artist at Sustain Yourself
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Photographed weekly sessions and two festivals; provided videography and henna artistry for festival events; produced content for promotional use.
Photographer / Videographer at NZ Spirit Festival
March 9, 2024 - March 9, 2024
Photographed people chanting and dancing at the NZ Spirit Festival; captured event highlights throughout the day.
Photographer at Devotees (Book & Flyer Distribution)
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Photographed devotees distributing books and flyers in central Auckland; captured action shots discreetly; selected and sent edited photos to the organizer.
Photographer / Henna Artist / Volunteer at The Loft Yoga Lounge, Auckland, New Zealand
January 1, 2020 - Present
Photographed people during bush walks and food festivals, assisted with kitchen, cooking, serving, and groceries, and demonstrated teamwork, communication, reliability, and customer service.

Education

Year 2 of Master of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College, Auckland, New Zealand
February 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026
Honours Degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College, Auckland, New Zealand
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College, Auckland, New Zealand
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023
NCEA at CNED, correspondence course from France
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Master of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College
January 1, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Honours Degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College
January 1, 2024 - May 28, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
NCEA at CNED, correspondence course from France
January 1, 2018 - May 28, 2026

Qualifications

Year 2 of Master of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College, Auckland, New Zealand
February 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026
Honours Degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College, Auckland, New Zealand
February 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photo Media at Whitecliffe College, Auckland, New Zealand
February 8, 2020 - December 1, 2023
NCEA at CNED, correspondence course from France
February 7, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services
    paper Photographer / Videographer

    Hare Krishna Kirtan Events, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand | February 2022 – March 2022

    Photographed and filmed people chanting and dancing in
    meditation.
    Captured highlights of Saturday events.
    Strengthened portrait photography and videography skills.

    paper Photographer and Assistant

    Auckland, New Zealand | 30 January 2021

    Photographed a Yoga and Meditation Retreat for
    promotional purposes.
    Assisted the organiser during the retreat.
    Captured highlights of the event and provided images
    for selection.

    paper Portrait Photographer (Freelance)

    Noumea, New Caledonia | May 2022 – January 2023

    Photographed Kanak women and older women at a
    market every Saturday.
    Created a photography project titled The Beauty of
    Kanak Women in New Caledonia.
    Produced a photo book from the project.
    Strengthened portrait photography skills and
    relationship-building with subjects.

    paper Photographer

    Hare Krishna Community Event, Auckland, New Zealand | 1
    December 2024

    Photographed devotees distributing books and flyers in
    central Auckland.
    Captured action shots discreetly and clearly.
    Selected and sent edited photos to the organiser.

    paper Music Photographer / Videographer

    NZ Spirit Fest, Auckland, New Zealand | 9 March 2024

    Photographed people chanting, dancing, and engaging in
    music meditation.
    Captured event highlights throughout the day.

    paper Photographer / Videographer / Henna Artist

    Sustain Yourself, University of Auckland, Auckland, New
    Zealand | June 2023 – November 2023

    Photographed weekly sessions and two festivals.
    Captured people chatting, eating, meditating, chanting,
    and dancing.
    Provided videography and henna artistry for festival
    events.
    Produced content for promotional use.

    paper Photographer / Videographer

    Hare Krishna Kids Festival, Auckland, New Zealand |
    26 February 2022

    Photographed and filmed people singing, chanting, and
    participating in meditation.
    Documented event highlights throughout the day.

    paper Photographer / Henna Artist / Volunteer

    The Loft Yoga Lounge, Auckland, New Zealand | 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

    Photographed people during bush walks and food festivals.
    Provided henna artistry at events.
    Assisted with cleaning, cooking, serving, and groceries.
    Demonstrated teamwork, communication, reliability, and
    customer service.