Hi, I’m Nicolás Otero, a Hamburg-based audiovisual content creator and photographer focused on building cinematic narratives for national and international clients. I blend commercial photography, cinematography, and post-production to deliver visuals that elevate brands, with work that includes Airbnb, Uber Eats, Meero France, Davivienda, and universities among my client list. I trained in digital cinematography and hold a Bachelor’s in Film and Television from Universidad de los Andes. I love teamwork, creative problem solving, and attention to detail, and I enjoy sharing knowledge as a lecturer and workshop facilitator in optics, cinematography, and digital workflow.

Nicolás Otero

Hi, I’m Nicolás Otero, a Hamburg-based audiovisual content creator and photographer focused on building cinematic narratives for national and international clients. I blend commercial photography, cinematography, and post-production to deliver visuals that elevate brands, with work that includes Airbnb, Uber Eats, Meero France, Davivienda, and universities among my client list. I trained in digital cinematography and hold a Bachelor’s in Film and Television from Universidad de los Andes. I love teamwork, creative problem solving, and attention to detail, and I enjoy sharing knowledge as a lecturer and workshop facilitator in optics, cinematography, and digital workflow.

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Hi, I’m Nicolás Otero, a Hamburg-based audiovisual content creator and photographer focused on building cinematic narratives for national and international clients. I blend commercial photography, cinematography, and post-production to deliver visuals that elevate brands, with work that includes Airbnb, Uber Eats, Meero France, Davivienda, and universities among my client list.

I trained in digital cinematography and hold a Bachelor’s in Film and Television from Universidad de los Andes. I love teamwork, creative problem solving, and attention to detail, and I enjoy sharing knowledge as a lecturer and workshop facilitator in optics, cinematography, and digital workflow.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Audio Visual Content Creator at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2009 - November 3, 2025
Create audiovisual narratives and visuals for national and international clients; responsible for concept, production, lighting, framing, and post-production.
Commercial Photographer at Various Clients (Airbnb, Uber Eats, Meero France, Davivienda, Universidad de los Andes, Aon Risk Services)
January 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025
Specialized in commercial photography across architecture, portrait, lifestyle, and travel genres; collaborates with brands to achieve narrative-driven visuals.
Visual Media Lecturer / Professor of Audiovisual Media at Universities and institutions (various)
January 1, 2016 - November 3, 2025
Lectures on audiovisual media, digital workflows, and cinematography; engaged with public and private institutions; taught courses and led workshops.
Head Teacher of Photography / Camera Manager at Corporate Projects
January 1, 2018 - November 3, 2025
Led photography projects for corporate clients; managed camera operations and photography teams; directed a nature photography extension course.
Lecturer, Faculty of Sociology at The Faculty of Sociology (Colombia)
October 1, 2020 - Present
Taught 'The Photographic Image as a Vehicle for Research Development in Sociology'.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film and Television, specialization in Digital Cinematography at Universidad de los Andes
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Professional Electronic Cinematography (digital processes for creating the photochemical image) at Colombian Film Development Fund / Universidad Manuel Beltrán
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
International Diploma in Digital Workflow at National Film School / Colombian Film Development Fund
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor's degree in Film and Television at Universidad de los Andes
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Professional Electronic Cinematography: Digital Processes for Creating the Photochemical Image at Alfonso Parra – AEC / ADFC
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
International Diploma in Digital Workflow at National Film School and Colombian Film Development Fund
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

IELTS / CEFR English Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
International Diploma in Digital Workflow
January 1, 2018 - November 3, 2025
Diploma in Professional Electronic Cinematography
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
IELTS certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
CEFR Deutsch
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail