I am a First Class Honours graduate in Fashion Design and Marketing from Northumbria University UK through AOD, Colombo. I am currently completing CIM Level 7 and pursuing an MBA, continuously developing my expertise in marketing, branding, and business strategy. My experience includes working as a Marketing Intern at GFLOCK Clothing, where I supported campaigns, content creation, influencer collaborations, and social media initiatives. I am also the Founder and Creative Director of Shutter Palette, where I oversee the studio’s branding, marketing, social media management, content strategy, creative direction, and client projects. With a background spanning photography, creative direction, styling, branding, and digital marketing, I combine creativity with strategic thinking to help brands create meaningful and engaging experiences.

Thinara Sansiluni

I am a First Class Honours graduate in Fashion Design and Marketing from Northumbria University UK through AOD, Colombo. I am currently completing CIM Level 7 and pursuing an MBA, continuously developing my expertise in marketing, branding, and business strategy. My experience includes working as a Marketing Intern at GFLOCK Clothing, where I supported campaigns, content creation, influencer collaborations, and social media initiatives. I am also the Founder and Creative Director of Shutter Palette, where I oversee the studio’s branding, marketing, social media management, content strategy, creative direction, and client projects. With a background spanning photography, creative direction, styling, branding, and digital marketing, I combine creativity with strategic thinking to help brands create meaningful and engaging experiences.

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I am a First Class Honours graduate in Fashion Design and Marketing from Northumbria University UK through AOD, Colombo. I am currently completing CIM Level 7 and pursuing an MBA, continuously developing my expertise in marketing, branding, and business strategy.

My experience includes working as a Marketing Intern at GFLOCK Clothing, where I supported campaigns, content creation, influencer collaborations, and social media initiatives. I am also the Founder and Creative Director of Shutter Palette, where I oversee the studio’s branding, marketing, social media management, content strategy, creative direction, and client projects.

With a background spanning photography, creative direction, styling, branding, and digital marketing, I combine creativity with strategic thinking to help brands create meaningful and engaging experiences.

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Fashion Photographer and Studio Lead at Self-Employed Studio
July 1, 2025 - Present
Lead end-to-end operations of a fashion photo studio, including brand creation, creative direction, set design, planning weekly shoots, and producing high-quality shoots for fashion brands, influencers, students and families. Coordinated influencer collaborations, retail activations, and online store promotions; developed creative concepts and social media strategies.
Content Creator / Freelance Designer at Freelance / Various Projects
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Created content for fashion events and exhibitions (e.g., English Hunt 2022, King's Combat 2022, Installation 2022, Nilwala Matara events, Nilwala Night 2022, Urban Gallery 2022, Wasanthā Udanaya 2023). Planned and organized weekly photo shoots, supervised shoots, and delivered engaging content for brand promotion and social media.
Stylist / Brand Designer / Creative Contributor at Freelance / Fashion Brands
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Provided styling, design and creative direction for fashion brands, including brand identity development, lookbooks, and marketing assets. Coordinated shoots with influencers, students and families; contributed to retail campaigns and online store content.

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services