Hello! I’m Isabel Racine, a Canadian artist and photographer currently based in Melbourne. I work primarily with 120 film but also shoot digital and 35mm, blending documentary sensibilities with a strong design eye. My background spans civil engineering and sustainability, which informs my approach to projects—from art installations to collaborative creative ventures. I’m a committed nomad and storyteller who loves exploring people and places through the lens. I enjoy coordinating shoots, guiding creative direction, and bringing visions to life with thoughtful composition, lighting, and storytelling, whether on a set, in a studio, or out in the field.

Isabel Racine

Hello! I’m Isabel Racine, a Canadian artist and photographer currently based in Melbourne. I work primarily with 120 film but also shoot digital and 35mm, blending documentary sensibilities with a strong design eye. My background spans civil engineering and sustainability, which informs my approach to projects—from art installations to collaborative creative ventures. I’m a committed nomad and storyteller who loves exploring people and places through the lens. I enjoy coordinating shoots, guiding creative direction, and bringing visions to life with thoughtful composition, lighting, and storytelling, whether on a set, in a studio, or out in the field.

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Hello! I’m Isabel Racine, a Canadian artist and photographer currently based in Melbourne. I work primarily with 120 film but also shoot digital and 35mm, blending documentary sensibilities with a strong design eye. My background spans civil engineering and sustainability, which informs my approach to projects—from art installations to collaborative creative ventures.

I’m a committed nomad and storyteller who loves exploring people and places through the lens. I enjoy coordinating shoots, guiding creative direction, and bringing visions to life with thoughtful composition, lighting, and storytelling, whether on a set, in a studio, or out in the field.

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Experience Level

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Geological Exploration Field Assistant at Munro Geological Services
July 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Supported geological operations through processing of diamond drill core and RC/AC samples. Ensured accurate sample handling and data collection in line with project and safety requirements. DD core processing included metre marking, orientation, RQD, MagSus, core photography, cutting, sampling and logging. RC operations encompassed field sampling (calico logging, dry/wet shiving) and associated equipment/rig tasks. Additional duties included vehicle prestarts, forklift operation, fence setup, and GPS/magnetic compass rig alignment.
Sustainability Practitioner at thinkstep-anz
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Delivering strategic, carbon and circular economy related sustainability services to a wide range of clients across New Zealand and Australia, primarily in the built and energy sectors.
Life Cycle Design Coach at Cer clos
October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Improved environmental performance of buildings through LCA analysis. Modeled buildings to compare reference, proposed, and improved versions of construction, ensuring improvement strategies are reasonable, well-researched, well-documented and aim to deliver net-zero outcomes where feasible.
Sustainable Development Manager at Maxen Technology
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Established a sustainable development strategy for the company and assisted in developing KPIs related to GHG emissions from mechanical assets in commercial buildings.
Head of Local Organizing Committee – CNCCC / CNCSB at CSCE – Canadian Society of Civil Engineering
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Managed the committee organizing the 2019 National Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe Competition, hosting over 500 participants.
Technician-Project Manager at AGF Group
May 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Prepared drawings for installing reinforcing steel and coordinated between production, delivery, installation on site and the general contractor for assigned projects.

Education

Master of Research, Circular Economy at Polytechnique Montréal
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Civil Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing
    paper Campaign shoot for Tiger Fight Club

    Organised from A to Z this amazing campaign for my client:

    • research the brand to build a concept around their values
    • Found athletes/models that matched their identity
    • Organized the shoot, extra videographer, etc.
    • directed on set and shot the main photos
    • Edited and delivered to client within 2weeks
    paper Campaign shoot for Tiger Fight Club

    Organised from A to Z this amazing campaign for my client:

    • research the brand to build a concept around their values
    • Found athletes/models that matched their identity
    • Organized the shoot, extra videographer, etc.
    • directed on set and shot the main photos
    • Edited and delivered to client within 2weeks