Hi, I’m Alma Gaina, a photographer and creative producer based in London. I blend portraiture, architecture photography, and event coverage to help charities, brands, and studios tell their stories with clarity and warmth. I excel at managing shoots from concept to delivery, coordinating teams, budgets, and timelines while staying curious and eager to learn. I’m fluent in English, Portuguese, and Romanian, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. I am flexible to travel. almagaina.com…

Alma Gaina

Hi, I’m Alma Gaina, a photographer and creative producer based in London. I blend portraiture, architecture photography, and event coverage to help charities, brands, and studios tell their stories with clarity and warmth. I excel at managing shoots from concept to delivery, coordinating teams, budgets, and timelines while staying curious and eager to learn. I’m fluent in English, Portuguese, and Romanian, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. I am flexible to travel. almagaina.com…

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Hi, I’m Alma Gaina, a photographer and creative producer based in London. I blend portraiture, architecture photography, and event coverage to help charities, brands, and studios tell their stories with clarity and warmth.

I excel at managing shoots from concept to delivery, coordinating teams, budgets, and timelines while staying curious and eager to learn. I’m fluent in English, Portuguese, and Romanian, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life.

I am flexible to travel.
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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Stockroom Assistant & part time Senior Sales Advisor at Whittard of Chelsea
October 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Meeting high standards of organisation and making sure new stock is processed correctly; Creating the ultimate shopping experience for the customers by serving them in store and over the phone; Communicating with HR, Area Manager and other authorities; Financial management and cash handling, meeting store and individual targets; Following Visual Merchandising guidelines, promotions and campaigns.
Graduate Director of Photography, Freelance Photographer & Creative Producer at South Bank Collective CIC
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Coming up with creative solutions for any problem encountered, whilst planning for all and any possible situations; Ensuring the Photography Department runs smoothly by chairing weekly team meetings and attending weekly directors’ meetings; Intermediating between freelancers and clients meeting deadlines, clients’ expectations and needs; Briefing and mentoring team members; Assigning roles and tasks to individuals based on their requirements and skillset; Booking studios, equipment and completing risk-assessments; Producing and photographing various shoots for online and print use including pre- production and post-production; Inspecting and evaluating both photographic material and documents to ensure the best quality work is being done and sent; Setting up pricing, budgets, and budget cuts.
Barista at Costa Coffee
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Maintained and operated store equipment used for preparations of drinks and food; Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote food products and driving sales; Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote a good and positive environment while remembering personal preferences and allergy information of frequent customers; Trained and mentored new team members with positive reinforcement and encouraging coaching.
Barista at Costa Coffee
August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Maintained and operated store equipment used for preparations of drinks and food; Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote food products and driving sales; Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote a good and positive environment while remembering personal preferences and allergy information of frequent customers; Trained and mentored new team members with positive reinforcement and encouraging coaching.
Photo Editor at Rui Ganga Photographer
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Editing and selection of best photos for several traditional weddings and other events using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop; Created photo albums. Proofread, edited, and evaluated the final copies to verify content aligned with established guidelines and sent them to be printed; Established and maintained productive and professional working relationships; Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Photography Intern at Studio Fotografico Lando
April 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Photographed civil weddings and a few other religious ceremonies; Assisted the lead photographer in the studio with lighting and set up as well as shooting product photography and portraiture; Selection and editing of photos to be printed on the spot and sold at civil weddings; Setting up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting for studio photoshoots; Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Executive Assistant at FFWPU-UK
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Supported the National Director by managing his schedule and emails; contributed to HR initiatives, improving efficiency; assisted Communications with website management, article creation, promotional materials, and newsletter management; supported HQ events from planning to budgeting and on-site management; served as in-house photographer for portraiture, architecture photography, and event photography.
Stockroom Assistant & Senior Sales Advisor at Whittard of Chelsea
October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Ensured stock processing and store organisation met high standards; delivered in-store and phone service to create a top shopping experience; liaised with HR and Area Manager; performed cash handling and achieved targets; followed Visual Merchandising guidelines and campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Photography at London South Bank University
September 15, 2018 - July 31, 2021

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services, Education

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