Marina Chef is a French Photographer born in 1988. She lives in Amsterdam and works both in the Netherlands and internationally. With a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from INSEEC Paris Business School, she began her career in digital communication, working as a project manager for six years. She later transitioned to photography, training in Paris, where she studied documentary photography, studio photography, and post-production techniques. Marina has a strong passion for portrait photography and capturing people in general. She enjoys telling stories through images, focusing on individuals in their own environments and offering a glimpse into the connection she forms with them during the process. In addition, she is drawn to portraying the energy of places and enjoys working with objects in her photographic work. Collaborating with local clients adds deeper meaning to her work. She senses a social and sustainable impact by partnering with businesses that contribute to creating a better urban living environment through their high-quality, artisanal products and services.

Marina Chef

Marina Chef is a French Photographer born in 1988. She lives in Amsterdam and works both in the Netherlands and internationally. With a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from INSEEC Paris Business School, she began her career in digital communication, working as a project manager for six years. She later transitioned to photography, training in Paris, where she studied documentary photography, studio photography, and post-production techniques. Marina has a strong passion for portrait photography and capturing people in general. She enjoys telling stories through images, focusing on individuals in their own environments and offering a glimpse into the connection she forms with them during the process. In addition, she is drawn to portraying the energy of places and enjoys working with objects in her photographic work. Collaborating with local clients adds deeper meaning to her work. She senses a social and sustainable impact by partnering with businesses that contribute to creating a better urban living environment through their high-quality, artisanal products and services.

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Marina Chef is a French Photographer born in 1988. She lives in Amsterdam and works both in the Netherlands and internationally. With a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from INSEEC Paris Business School, she began her career in digital communication, working as a project manager for six years. She later transitioned to photography, training in Paris, where she studied documentary photography, studio photography, and post-production techniques.

Marina has a strong passion for portrait photography and capturing people in general. She enjoys telling stories through images, focusing on individuals in their own environments and offering a glimpse into the connection she forms with them during the process.

In addition, she is drawn to portraying the energy of places and enjoys working with objects in her photographic work.

Collaborating with local clients adds deeper meaning to her work. She senses a social and sustainable impact by partnering with businesses that contribute to creating a better urban living environment through their high-quality, artisanal products and services.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Dutch
Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer at Freelance / Self-employed (France & The Netherlands)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance photography for culture, fashion, food & beverage, hospitality, real estate and education sectors; collaborations with Amsterdam & Partners, ARCAM, CinemAsia, Pride Photo Award, Pride University, Roze Filmdagen, and other clients; active since 2019.

Education

Photography at Paris
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Documentary Photography at CMA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Studio Photography at CMA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Photoshop & Lightroom at CMA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Documentary Photography Certification
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Studio Photography Certification
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Photoshop & Lightroom Certification
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services