I’m Leala Chi, a Toronto-area videographer, photographer, and content creator with 5+ years crafting high-impact short- and long-form content for events, brands, and campaigns. I excel at building visual narratives, shooting on-site with quick editing turnarounds, and designing assets that boost brand presence across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. My work blends storytelling with strategy: I manage end-to-end production, optimize content for multi-platform distribution, and leverage tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut to drive audience engagement. I’m known for delivering polished assets under tight deadlines, collaborating closely with clients and event teams, and turning creative ideas into compelling multimedia experiences.

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I’m Leala Chi, a Toronto-area videographer, photographer, and content creator with 5+ years crafting high-impact short- and long-form content for events, brands, and campaigns. I excel at building visual narratives, shooting on-site with quick editing turnarounds, and designing assets that boost brand presence across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. My work blends storytelling with strategy: I manage end-to-end production, optimize content for multi-platform distribution, and leverage tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut to drive audience engagement. I’m known for delivering polished assets under tight deadlines, collaborating closely with clients and event teams, and turning creative ideas into compelling multimedia experiences.

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I’m Leala Chi, a Toronto-area videographer, photographer, and content creator with 5+ years crafting high-impact short- and long-form content for events, brands, and campaigns. I excel at building visual narratives, shooting on-site with quick editing turnarounds, and designing assets that boost brand presence across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

My work blends storytelling with strategy: I manage end-to-end production, optimize content for multi-platform distribution, and leverage tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut to drive audience engagement. I’m known for delivering polished assets under tight deadlines, collaborating closely with clients and event teams, and turning creative ideas into compelling multimedia experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer, Content Creator & Photobooth Attendant at Booth Levels
December 1, 2023 - Present
Travel to large-scale luxury events to film videos and capture photos for social media branding. Set up on-site lighting, gimbal stabilizer, and tripods to film behind-the-scenes content of influencers and guests, contributing to a 50% increase in social media engagement and driving client referrals and event bookings. Manage photobooth experiences for influencers and brands ( Sony, Universal Music Canada, Foot Locker ), including props, guest greetings, and on-site photo printing with positive experiences delivered.
Wedding Videographer at Everlasting Moments
October 1, 2024 - Present
Photograph luxury weddings while adapting to changing schedules to prevent delays without disrupting ambiance. Collaborate with couples, guests and families to obtain poses for photos and videos, supporting a 20% increase in delivered photos. Operate multiple cameras to produce high-quality 4K videos and manage footage ingest, backups, file organization, and exports from same-day weddings.
Freelance Photographer & Content Creator at Leala Chi Photography & Videography
June 1, 2017 - Present
Shot 50+ weddings and events, and produced engaging social media videos and branded corporate content for B2B and B2C clients. Executed high-quality editing in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut Pro to increase audience engagement by 30%, while managing end-to-end content creation, including storyboarding, shooting, and post-production.
Marketing & Innovations Coordinator at Body First Wellness Centre
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Implemented creative content strategies using paid ads on Facebook and Instagram; improved ad performance, applied SEO practices for a new website, and identified KPIs to drive client growth with 700+ five-star Google reviews maintained. Created engaging social media content with clinicians for two clinics to boost community engagement and bookings. Led on-site production workflows from pre- to post-production, produced daily Instagram and Facebook stories and trend-driven reels for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and website platforms. Designed branded assets for opening announcements and demo videos.
Graduation Photographer & Administrative Coordinator at Centennial College
November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Maintained digital records of student photos and profiles with same-day turnarounds. Set up and operated lighting and photography equipment, delivering high-quality visuals and ensuring data accuracy.
Wedding Photographer at CAPSO Studio
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Provided clear direction for wedding couples and guests, guiding them to on-site locations across the GTA. Delivered images in private web galleries for client use and satisfaction. Coordinated with wedding clients and sponsors while following shoot schedules and assisting other photographers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Production at RTA School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts Degree at RTA School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Google Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
June 1, 2024 - February 9, 2026
Google Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
April 1, 2024 - February 9, 2026
Hootsuite Social Marketing
May 1, 2022 - February 9, 2026
HubSpot Content Marketing and Social Media Certified
May 1, 2020 - February 9, 2026
Google Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
June 1, 2024 - February 9, 2026
Google Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
April 1, 2024 - February 9, 2026
Hootsuite Social Marketing
May 1, 2022 - February 9, 2026
HubSpot Content Marketing and Social Media Certified
May 1, 2020 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education