I am a freelance photo & video editor focused on short-form content for social media and brands. I collaborate with ecommerce stores, personal brands, and agencies to create video and photo content that supports business goals. I edit short-form videos for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok, craft visuals for digital advertising campaigns, and manage editing projects end-to-end from brief to final delivery.\n\nI aim to deliver cohesive visual identities with a friendly, reliable approach. I’m excited to apply advanced editing skills and AI workflows to help brands and creators communicate effectively and achieve their marketing goals while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality.

Leonardo Lara Souza

I am a freelance photo & video editor focused on short-form content for social media and brands. I collaborate with ecommerce stores, personal brands, and agencies to create video and photo content that supports business goals. I edit short-form videos for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok, craft visuals for digital advertising campaigns, and manage editing projects end-to-end from brief to final delivery.\n\nI aim to deliver cohesive visual identities with a friendly, reliable approach. I’m excited to apply advanced editing skills and AI workflows to help brands and creators communicate effectively and achieve their marketing goals while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality.

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I am a freelance photo & video editor focused on short-form content for social media and brands. I collaborate with ecommerce stores, personal brands, and agencies to create video and photo content that supports business goals. I edit short-form videos for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok, craft visuals for digital advertising campaigns, and manage editing projects end-to-end from brief to final delivery.\n\nI aim to deliver cohesive visual identities with a friendly, reliable approach. I’m excited to apply advanced editing skills and AI workflows to help brands and creators communicate effectively and achieve their marketing goals while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality.

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Language

English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Photo & Video Editor at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Partnering with a range of clients (e-commerce, personal brands, and agencies) to create video and photo content that achieves business goals. Key contributions include editing short-form videos (Reels, Shorts, TikTok) that boost client social engagement; developing visual pieces for digital advertising campaigns; optimizing performance and CTR. Fully managing editing projects from brief to final delivery, consistently meeting deadlines and client expectations.
Owner & Creative Editor at Loja Hakai
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Overseeing video and photo content creation for an e-commerce brand, with creative direction, editing, retouching, and campaign production to support online sales.
Freelance Photo & Video Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance photo and video editing for social media, e-commerce and personal brands; produces short-form videos (reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) and photo assets; handles color correction, retouching, and delivery of final assets.
Owner & Creative Editor at Loja Hakai (E-commerce)
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Partnering with clients (e-commerce, personal brands, agencies) to create video and photo content that achieves business goals.
Owner & Creative Editor at Loja Hakai (e-commerce)
December 31, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Partnering with a range of clients (e-commerce, personal brands, agencies) to create video and photo content that achieves business goals. Editing short-form videos (Reels, Shorts, TikTok) that improve social engagement. Developing visual pieces for digital advertising campaigns, optimizing performance and CTR. Fully managing editing projects from brief to final delivery, consistently meeting deadlines and client expectations.
Freelance Photo & Video Editor at Leolara Studio / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Result-driven video and photo editor with expertise in transforming concepts into high-impact visual content. Specializing in short-form videos for social media and brands. Looking forward to applying advanced editing skills and AI workflows to help brands and creators achieve their communication and marketing goals.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration at Pontifical Catholic University of Parana – PUCPR
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
at PUCPR - Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
English Language at Self-Study / Language Course
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at PUCPR
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná – PUCPR
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
English Language Studies at PUCPR English Programs
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Cap Cut for Social Media: Rapid-Fire Reel Creation
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Photography & Retouching Masterclass— Photoshop & Lightroom
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Digital Marketing for Creators — Sniper Collective Mentorship
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Photography - Domain and Outro
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
CapCut for Social Media: Short-form Reel Creation
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Editing Masterclass: Photoshop & Lightroom
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Editor Training - Gabriel Figueiredo
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Digital Marketing for Creators - Sniper Collective
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Photography & Retouching Masterclass—Photoshop & Lightroom
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
DR Editor Training
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Digital Marketing for Creators — Sniper Collective Mentorship
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other