I am a freelance photo/videographer located in Norway. With formal education and experience in both business marketing and media production, I thrive on combining creativity with storytelling across different mediums. I also provide services in live broadcasting and video editing, constantly pursuing opportunities to expand my portfolio and skill set. I have worked in varied roles, equipping me with a broad perspective and dynamic thinking. I am passionate and committed to contribute to making your dream project a reality.

Lorena Santos

I am a freelance photo/videographer located in Norway. With formal education and experience in both business marketing and media production, I thrive on combining creativity with storytelling across different mediums. I also provide services in live broadcasting and video editing, constantly pursuing opportunities to expand my portfolio and skill set. I have worked in varied roles, equipping me with a broad perspective and dynamic thinking. I am passionate and committed to contribute to making your dream project a reality.

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I am a freelance photo/videographer located in Norway. With formal education and experience in both business marketing and media production, I thrive on combining creativity with storytelling across different mediums. I also provide services in live broadcasting and video editing, constantly pursuing opportunities to expand my portfolio and skill set.

I have worked in varied roles, equipping me with a broad perspective and dynamic thinking. I am passionate and committed to contribute to making your dream project a reality.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Norwegian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Tour Guide at Nova Fairy Tales, Oslo, Norway
December 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Led and managed walking group tours with responsibilities including researching history, geography, and local culture to deliver engaging tours.
Marketing & Communications Intern at Settlement, Leuven, Belgium
March 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Researched the blockchain technology market, designed a website, copywrote articles and demos, and managed stalls at trade fairs.
Multimedia Intern at Media Farm, Stavanger, Norway
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Assisted with film and postproduction of educational videos, broadcast and sound assistance for webinars.
Preschool Assistant at PVS-Framtia BHG, Lørenskog, Norway
September 1, 2022 - Present
Cared for toddlers and children during activities and cleaned the preschool.
Freelance Photo/Video Photographer at Lorena Santos Media, Oslo, Norway
September 1, 2023 - Present
Photography for events, interviews, social media, live broadcasts and video editing.
Production Assistant at Chaperone Film, Bryne/Klepp, Norway
August 1, 2022 - August 8, 2022
Equipment setup, light assistance, and catering for film project "Jéren".
Camera Operator at Hamar Arbeiderblad (H-A), Hamar, Norway
September 1, 2023 - Present
Equipment setup, filming and editing interviews, including for election night broadcasts.
Social Media Photographer (SKINM) / Camera Operator (NMSK Øytersprint) at AMedia, Hamar, Norway
January 12, 2024 - January 14, 2024
Photographed events and filmed broadcasts for H-A’s social media channels.

Education

Bachelor of TV and Multi-media Production at University of Stavanger, Norway
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Business Marketing Management at University College Leuven-Limburg, Belgium
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

First aid theory (with certificate)
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    paper Læring For Livet

    “Læring for Livet” is a show produced by my school, the University of Stavanger, wherein researchers debate relevant topics about education, youth and society. The first 7 episodes were done by our media class where we rotated roles per episode. My roles were camera 2 operator (wides done on a crane), editor, light and décor and camera control.

    Watch the episodes here:

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Forsker Grand Prix

    The 2020 regional final of the research presentation contest Forsker Grand Prix in Stavanger was produced with the help of my school, the University of Stavanger and thus we collaborated with other external companies to make the episode. During filming I was the VB, then afterwards I became the Head of Postproduction, tasked with supervising the postproduction team and editing and delivering the final product to Nrk, the national broadcasting channel in Norway.

    Watch the episode here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Why I Like The "A Series of Unfortunate Events" Film Better Than The Netflix Show (Video Essay)

    “Why I Like The “A Series of Unfortunate Events” Film Better Than The Netflix Show” is my comparative analysis of the thematic difference between the film and TV adaptations of A Series of Unfortunate Events. I wrote, shot and edited it.

    paper The Horror Within (Short Film)

    “The Horror Within” is my bachelor thesis film in which I reflect and analyse on the subgenre of psychological horror and its use of narrative elements to convey trauma. It is done through meta-style essay video/drama format. The project is written, directed, acted and edited by me, but produced with the help of my university peers, including Mikael, my freelance and personal partner.

    paper Martyren (Short Documentary)

    “Martyren" (aka "The Martyr”) is a documentary made by a small team including myself and two other students about a cat rescuer. My main role was sound design, but I also took part in the story development and planning including the cinematography and editing process.

    paper Valgsendingen HATV 2023 (Election Day Broadcast)

    I covered the live broadcast of the municipal and county council national election day as camera operator for the newspaper Hamar Arbeiderblad. I also helped film and edit all of the street interview compilation segments shown throughout the broadcast.

    Watch the broadcast here:

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Skøyte NM Allround og Sprint 2024

    Working for Amedia, I was one of the 2 main camera operators of the 2024 Norwegian championship in Speed Skating Sprint and Allround. All 3 days of the championship can be watched on DirekteSport.no.

    paper HamKam Matches

    Whilst working for newspaper Hamar Arbeiderblad I often cover matches of both the Eliteserie’s first team HamKam’s pre season matches and the second teams regular season games, which are then broadcasted live on DirekteSport via Amedia.

    Matches are streamed on DirekteSport.no. Examples of matches I filmed were:

    HamKam vs Elverum treningskamp

    HamKam vs Sarpsoborg 08 treningskamp

    HamKam 2 matches in 2024