Hi, I’m Marina Solar. I’m a freelance Content Creator, Photographer and Videographer based in Edinburgh. I produce photography and video content for brands, events and organisations, helping them tell engaging stories across social media, websites and marketing campaigns. I’m a recent BA (Hons) Photography graduate with hands-on experience in content production, video editing, and visual storytelling. I’m highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with a strong interest in marketing communications, brand development and delivering projects from concept to final delivery.

Marina Solar

Hi, I’m Marina Solar. I’m a freelance Content Creator, Photographer and Videographer based in Edinburgh. I produce photography and video content for brands, events and organisations, helping them tell engaging stories across social media, websites and marketing campaigns. I’m a recent BA (Hons) Photography graduate with hands-on experience in content production, video editing, and visual storytelling. I’m highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with a strong interest in marketing communications, brand development and delivering projects from concept to final delivery.

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Hi, I’m Marina Solar. I’m a freelance Content Creator, Photographer and Videographer based in Edinburgh. I produce photography and video content for brands, events and organisations, helping them tell engaging stories across social media, websites and marketing campaigns.

I’m a recent BA (Hons) Photography graduate with hands-on experience in content production, video editing, and visual storytelling. I’m highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with a strong interest in marketing communications, brand development and delivering projects from concept to final delivery.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer & Videographer at Freelance / Independent
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered branded visual campaigns for hospitality, lifestyle, and cultural organisations, including ibis Hotels and Graham's, producing commercial photography and video content across digital and social platforms. Managed end-to-end production from concept development and client briefing to post-production and final delivery across digital platforms. Integrated emerging technologies, including AI-enabled workflows, to optimise creative efficiency and maintain competitive industry standards.
Freelance Filmmaker & Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered branded visual campaigns for emerging companies and established charities, including Edinburgh Connect and Edinburgh Festival Carnival, and Citizens Rights Project. Led end-to-end projects from concept development and client briefing to production, post-production and final delivery across digital platforms. Integrated emerging technologies, including AI-enabled workflows, to optimise creative efficiency and maintain industry standards.
Freelance Content Creator, Photographer & Videographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced photography and video content for brands, events and organisations. Created digital content for social media, websites and marketing campaigns. Supported the promotion of events and organisations through digital content and visual communications. Managed projects from concept development to final delivery. Collaborated with clients to create content aligned with brand objectives. Coordinated multiple projects while meeting deadlines and client requirements. Selected Clients: Edinburgh Festival Carnival, Grahams, Edinburgh College, and local businesses across Scotland.

Education

BA HONS PHOTOGRAPHY at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
HND 2 Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
HND 1 Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Higher National Diploma in Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Higher National Diploma in Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Higher National Diploma in Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
BA Hons Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
HND Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Professional Photography
August 28, 2025 - June 6, 2026
BA (Hons) Professional Photography by Kingston University
HND2 Photography
May 28, 2024 - June 6, 2025
HND2 Photography by Edinburgh College
HND1 Photography
August 28, 2023 - June 6, 2024
HND1 Photography by Edinburgh College

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education
    Freelance Photographer

    Since 2022, I’ve been working as a freelance photographer and videographers, working with brands such as Grahams, Edinburgh Carnival Festival and Ibis Hotels among others, along working with indviduals, from badns to corporate organizations.

    Brazil Touring Scheme

    As the director, videographer, and video editor, I created a small documentary video about the cultural exchange between Brazil and Scotland.

    Edinburgh Carnival Festival - Children & Young People

    C&YPs films for Edinburgh Carnival Festival, where I was director, videographer and video editor.