I am a professional photographer, photo editor, and media specialist with more than eight years of experience in photography, image editing, customer service, studio management, and project coordination. I create high-quality visual content for portraits, events, weddings, corporate functions, and commercial projects, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and client satisfaction. I am creative, detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering professional work within agreed deadlines. I have experience leading photo editing teams, managing studio operations, training editors, and using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for retouching, color correction, and image enhancement. I enjoy collaborating with clients and creative teams while continuously improving my technical and creative skills.

Lucy Martin

I am a professional photographer, photo editor, and media specialist with more than eight years of experience in photography, image editing, customer service, studio management, and project coordination. I create high-quality visual content for portraits, events, weddings, corporate functions, and commercial projects, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and client satisfaction. I am creative, detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering professional work within agreed deadlines. I have experience leading photo editing teams, managing studio operations, training editors, and using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for retouching, color correction, and image enhancement. I enjoy collaborating with clients and creative teams while continuously improving my technical and creative skills.

Available to hire

I am a professional photographer, photo editor, and media specialist with more than eight years of experience in photography, image editing, customer service, studio management, and project coordination. I create high-quality visual content for portraits, events, weddings, corporate functions, and commercial projects, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and client satisfaction.

I am creative, detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering professional work within agreed deadlines. I have experience leading photo editing teams, managing studio operations, training editors, and using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for retouching, color correction, and image enhancement. I enjoy collaborating with clients and creative teams while continuously improving my technical and creative skills.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Photographer/Editor at Fineight Photography
July 1, 2023 - Present
Capture high-quality images for events, portraits, and other projects. Plan and set up lighting, backgrounds, and equipment for shoots; direct clients on poses and expressions; edit and enhance images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom; manage and maintain camera equipment; and deliver edited images on schedule while meeting client expectations.
Chief Editor, Studio Manager, and Photo Editor Trainer at Davasha Photography, Studio & Media Academy
April 1, 2017 - June 1, 2023
Lead and supervise the photo editing team to ensure consistent, high-quality visual output. Manage studio operations, including scheduling, bookings, workflow coordination, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and staff supervision. Perform advanced editing, retouching, and color correction using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Develop editing standards, training programs, manuals, workflow processes, and quality-control procedures. Coordinate with photographers, clients, and team members to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Studio, Event Photographer & Photo Editor at Studio Platinum Photography
January 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Photographed studio sessions, weddings, corporate functions, events, special occasions, and portraits. Directed clients during shoots and adapted to varied environments and lighting conditions to capture candid and posed images. Edited and retouched photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, including color correction, background editing, and image enhancement. Organized digital files and archives, maintained photography equipment, and delivered edited images within project deadlines.

Education

Driving Licence: Class B2 at Five Star Driving School
July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Diploma in TV & Video Production at East Africa School of Media Studies
June 1, 2011 - March 1, 2013
Certificate in Graphic Design at East Africa Institute of Certified Studies
February 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Certificate in Computer Packages at Utalii Computer College - Karen
March 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kibiru Secondary School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Roi Primary School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Driving Licence: Class B2
July 1, 2024 - August 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services