I'm Berenika Murray, a portrait and event photographer with a focus on nightlife, performance, and dance. I love crafting lighting setups, guiding posing, and editing to deliver vibrant, story-driven images. My freelance work spans portrait and event photography since 2017, including assignments at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood in Ontario (2019 and 2022), where I balanced care responsibilities with programming while delivering polished imagery and slide shows.

Berenika Murray

I'm Berenika Murray, a portrait and event photographer with a focus on nightlife, performance, and dance. I love crafting lighting setups, guiding posing, and editing to deliver vibrant, story-driven images. My freelance work spans portrait and event photography since 2017, including assignments at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood in Ontario (2019 and 2022), where I balanced care responsibilities with programming while delivering polished imagery and slide shows.

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I’m Berenika Murray, a portrait and event photographer with a focus on nightlife, performance, and dance. I love crafting lighting setups, guiding posing, and editing to deliver vibrant, story-driven images.

My freelance work spans portrait and event photography since 2017, including assignments at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood in Ontario (2019 and 2022), where I balanced care responsibilities with programming while delivering polished imagery and slide shows.

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Language

English
Fluent
Czech
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

English Language Assistant at Kantonsschule Zurich Nord
August 1, 2025 - Present
Designing and teaching lessons tailored to individual learners in groups of 10-25, with a focus on communication skills. Delivering a structured learning programme to prepare learners for Cambridge Advanced. Created extracurricular courses such as 'Publish in Club' and improved participation in 'Debate Club' through targeted engagement strategies. Planning to share findings with colleagues and adapt approaches based on results.
Private Tutor at Freelance / Online (Ringle, Lingoa ce)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Designing tailored digital learning resources and teaching multicultural students of all ages to support their personal learning goals. Maintaining strong relationships with students and parents, providing reports and communicating frequently to ensure success. Providing effective and timely feedback. Completed a 6-week marketing and outreach internship with Ringle; successfully recruited and onboarded new tutors to the platform.
Portrait & Event Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Portrait and event photographer focusing on nightlife, performance and dance; experienced in lighting, posing, and editing to deliver high-quality photographs
Camp Photographer at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood, Ontario
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Photographed campers and staff, balancing personal care responsibilities and programming while delivering high-quality photos and slide shows
Camp Photographer at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood, Ontario
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Photographed campers and staff, balancing personal care responsibilities and programming while delivering high-quality photos and slide shows

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art Photography (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Secondary Art & Design (with Primary Specialisms) at The University of Edinburgh
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
PGDE (Secondary) at University of Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
BA Hons Fine Art (Photography) at University of Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Andrew Grant Award for Outstanding Graduate Work
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
CPD Workshop on AI Literacy and LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Classroom
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Andrew Grant Bursary for Outstanding Graduate Work
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services