I am a bilingual freelance photographer and visual content creator with extensive experience in wedding, event, brand, and lifestyle photography and video. I founded Adriana Samanez Weddings, an international destination photography business, and I currently collaborate with The Walt Disney World Resort delivering high-volume guest photography while upholding brand standards and guest experience. My background spans communications, digital marketing, and content strategy, supporting brands in technology, travel, finance, beauty, and food. I am adaptable, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a passion for storytelling, client experience, and creative excellence. Outside photography, I bring hands-on experience in brand development, marketing strategy, and cross-functional project leadership. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building meaningful client relationships, and love transforming ideas into premium visual stories that resonate across audiences.…

Adriana Samanez

I am a bilingual freelance photographer and visual content creator with extensive experience in wedding, event, brand, and lifestyle photography and video. I founded Adriana Samanez Weddings, an international destination photography business, and I currently collaborate with The Walt Disney World Resort delivering high-volume guest photography while upholding brand standards and guest experience. My background spans communications, digital marketing, and content strategy, supporting brands in technology, travel, finance, beauty, and food. I am adaptable, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a passion for storytelling, client experience, and creative excellence. Outside photography, I bring hands-on experience in brand development, marketing strategy, and cross-functional project leadership. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building meaningful client relationships, and love transforming ideas into premium visual stories that resonate across audiences.…

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I am a bilingual freelance photographer and visual content creator with extensive experience in wedding, event, brand, and lifestyle photography and video. I founded Adriana Samanez Weddings, an international destination photography business, and I currently collaborate with The Walt Disney World Resort delivering high-volume guest photography while upholding brand standards and guest experience. My background spans communications, digital marketing, and content strategy, supporting brands in technology, travel, finance, beauty, and food. I am adaptable, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a passion for storytelling, client experience, and creative excellence.

Outside photography, I bring hands-on experience in brand development, marketing strategy, and cross-functional project leadership. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building meaningful client relationships, and love transforming ideas into premium visual stories that resonate across audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Business Owner at Adriana Samanez Weddings
April 1, 2018 - Present
Founded and operated an international destination wedding photography business, delivering premium visual storytelling and exceptional guest service for clients across the Americas and Australia. Responsibilities included business strategy, service definition, promotion, production, sales, and financial planning. Oversaw end-to-end client acquisition, relationship management, and partnerships with planners, venues, and industry stakeholders. Provided personalized, high-touch service from inquiry through final delivery, managing communications for diverse international clientele. Developed a distinctive brand portfolio, defined service packages and pricing, directed photo/video production, and maintained brand consistency online. Recruited and led a team, managed payroll and taxes, and ensured high client satisfaction. Demonstrated availability by working weekends, evenings, and holidays to accommodate destination events.
Photographer at Freelancer
July 1, 2015 - Present
Direct, shoot, and edit high-quality photography and videography across events and branding projects, specializing in luxury destination weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Provide brand-focused visual storytelling for diverse clients, including product and portrait photography. Location scouting and client relationship management, with full Adobe Creative Suite for post-production. Equipped with a Full Frame Canon setup, lighting, underwater housing, and occasional drone capabilities.
Photographer – Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World Resort
December 1, 2025 - Present
Capture high-quality guest photos using Disney PhotoPass equipment in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Proactively engage guests to create natural, memorable moments, direct individuals, couples, and families to achieve flattering poses, and deliver exceptional guest service while managing queues and photo flow. Assist guests in preview centers with photo selection, orders, and product fulfillment, maintaining Disney brand standards and adapting to changing locations and lighting conditions.
Attractions Cast Member at Walt Disney World Resort
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Provide high-level guest service while ensuring safe operation of iconic theme park attractions. Operate ride systems, manage efficient loading/unloading, deliver show-quality narration, and oversee crowd flow and accessibility needs. Resolve guest questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy in outdoor, dynamic conditions.
Manager & Marketing Coordinator at Grappolo Cucina Italiana
May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Coordinate front-of-house operations and lead marketing efforts to enhance guest experience and business performance. Develop and execute digital strategies (social media, photography, promotions), collaborate with ownership on systems improvements, and contribute to hands-on service as needed. Spearhead content creation (photography & copy) for online platforms to reinforce brand identity.
Project Manager at Mathe Proyectos
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Led planning, execution, and delivery of client projects; coordinated cross-functional teams; established timelines and managed resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Maintained strong client relationships and managed high-profile accounts, addressing risks and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Administrative Staff at Evolve Tennis Academy
April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Managed day-to-day operations, handling inquiries and delivering superior customer service. Used intranet for reservations and scheduling, supported events, created promotional materials, and maintained visual displays to foster a welcoming environment. Tracked attendance and coordinated changes to ensure client satisfaction.
Content Strategist at Idea Multimedia
July 1, 2018 - February 1, 2024
Conducted market research and budgeting to shape client content strategies. Led social media management, developed SEO strategies, created detailed content calendars, produced high-quality photography and video, and presented strategy and performance updates to clients. Managed cross-functional campaigns across industries including food & beverage, roofing, insurance, television, hospitality, and corporate services.
Senior Content Strategist at Liquid
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Led and executed photo and video shoots to strengthen brand identity. Built client relationships, developed tailored monthly/weekly content strategies, delivered performance updates, and leveraged SEO to identify growth opportunities. Collaborated with data and investment teams to publish content aligned with campaign objectives and brand growth.
Content Creator at Dulcefina
July 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Produced and edited YouTube videos for a cake artist brand, developing monthly and weekly campaign content, scripting, filming, and editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Created thumbnails and ads in Photoshop/Illustrator, managed video publishing and performance tracking.
Content Creator at Carolina Indacochea Makeup Artist
May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Led the creation, production, and post-production of YouTube content for a makeup artist brand. Planned and executed campaigns, prepared scripts, filmed, edited with Adobe tools, designed thumbnails and ads, and managed video publishing and audience engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Communication at Universidad de Lima
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Diploma of Photography at Toulouse Lautrec
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication at International House of Business, Sydney, Australia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Diploma of Business Administration at Academy of Entrepreneurs, Sydney, Australia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Driver’s License
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Healthcare, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level