I'm Lena Charlwood, a photographer and Creative Director based in Erkrath, Germany. I plan, conceptualize, and execute fashion, product, and equestrian shoots, assemble teams, cast models, and translate brand stories into mood boards, shot concepts, and storyboards. I handle lighting, styling, and the full post-production workflow, including retouching and selecting the final images. I work as a self-employed photographer and creative director, collaborating with brands and agencies to deliver consistent visuals across channels. I value structured, reliable teamwork and a clear understanding of brand positioning, visual language, and modern content formats like Reels and social media campaigns.

Lena Charlwood

I'm Lena Charlwood, a photographer and Creative Director based in Erkrath, Germany. I plan, conceptualize, and execute fashion, product, and equestrian shoots, assemble teams, cast models, and translate brand stories into mood boards, shot concepts, and storyboards. I handle lighting, styling, and the full post-production workflow, including retouching and selecting the final images. I work as a self-employed photographer and creative director, collaborating with brands and agencies to deliver consistent visuals across channels. I value structured, reliable teamwork and a clear understanding of brand positioning, visual language, and modern content formats like Reels and social media campaigns.

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I’m Lena Charlwood, a photographer and Creative Director based in Erkrath, Germany. I plan, conceptualize, and execute fashion, product, and equestrian shoots, assemble teams, cast models, and translate brand stories into mood boards, shot concepts, and storyboards. I handle lighting, styling, and the full post-production workflow, including retouching and selecting the final images.

I work as a self-employed photographer and creative director, collaborating with brands and agencies to deliver consistent visuals across channels. I value structured, reliable teamwork and a clear understanding of brand positioning, visual language, and modern content formats like Reels and social media campaigns.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer (Workshop) at Shoot for the Stars - Olivia Bossert
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Fashion photography workshop program
Photographer & Creative Director at Lena Charlwood Photography
May 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Fokus auf Mode-, Produkt- und Pferdefotografie; verantwortlich für Moodboards, Set-Planung und Post-Production (Retusche, Farbkorrektur); Mitgestaltung von Konzepte/Executions; Arbeiten mit Kunden Shoots; Remote-Kooperation möglich.
Internship - Photographer
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Support during shoots (setup, lighting, models, styling); post-production of photos; execution of personal projects; studio concepts and client interaction; assistance on Esprit projects.

Education

Fachrichtung Mode und Design Management; Bachelor of Arts at AKADEMIE MODE UND DESIGN, DÜSSELDORF
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2019
Foundation Year at AKADEMIE MODE UND DESIGN, DÜSSELDORF
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Internship in Design at Esprit
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Diploma at Akademie Mode und Design, Düsseldorf
March 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods, Education