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Hi, I’m Maria Fernanda Blanco. I’m a photographer and visual storyteller based in London, Ontario, specializing in still life, product, portrait, event, and street photography. I’m drawn to good light, small details, and honest moments, aiming for imagery that feels intentional without being overly staged. I’ve trained formally and gained hands-on experience freelancing, tutoring, covering events like the London Film Festival, and doing ongoing product photography for an optical store. I enjoy planning shoots, collaborating with creative direction, editing, and delivering polished final images while keeping organized image libraries.…Hi, I’m Maria Fernanda Blanco. I’m a photographer and visual storyteller based in London, Ontario, specializing in still life, product, portrait, event, and street photography. I’m drawn to good light, small details, and honest moments, aiming for imagery that feels intentional without being overly staged. I’ve trained formally and gained hands-on experience freelancing, tutoring, covering events like the London Film Festival, and doing ongoing product photography for an optical store. I enjoy planning shoots, collaborating with creative direction, editing, and delivering polished final images while keeping organized image libraries.

Maria Fernanda Blanco

Project Manager, Content Creator, Content Producer, +7

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Hi, I’m Maria Fernanda Blanco. I’m a photographer and visual storyteller based in London, Ontario, specializing in still life, product, portrait, event, and street photography. I’m drawn to good light, small details, and honest moments, aiming for imagery that feels intentional without being overly staged. I’ve trained formally and gained hands-on experience freelancing, tutoring, covering events like the London Film Festival, and doing ongoing product photography for an optical store. I enjoy planning shoots, collaborating with creative direction, editing, and delivering polished final images while keeping organized image libraries.…Hi, I’m Maria Fernanda Blanco. I’m a photographer and visual storyteller based in London, Ontario, specializing in still life, product, portrait, event, and street photography. I’m drawn to good light, small details, and honest moments, aiming for imagery that feels intentional without being overly staged. I’ve trained formally and gained hands-on experience freelancing, tutoring, covering events like the London Film Festival, and doing ongoing product photography for an optical store. I enjoy planning shoots, collaborating with creative direction, editing, and delivering polished final images while keeping organized image libraries.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Maria Fernanda Blanco. I’m a photographer and visual storyteller based in London, Ontario, specializing in still life, product, portrait, event, and street photography. I’m drawn to good light, small details, and honest moments, aiming for imagery that feels intentional without being overly staged.

I’ve trained formally and gained hands-on experience freelancing, tutoring, covering events like the London Film Festival, and doing ongoing product photography for an optical store. I enjoy planning shoots, collaborating with creative direction, editing, and delivering polished final images while keeping organized image libraries.

Skills

Leadership

Portrait

Branding

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Portrait

Expert

Branding

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Product Photographer & Content Creator at Einsteins Optical

January 1, 2026 - Present

Produce product photography of eyewear for website listings, social media, promotions, and visual merchandising. Photograph frames with attention to material, colour, shape, details, and fit to make products clear and appealing online. Plan in-store content sessions that combine clean product images with lifestyle and brand-focused storytelling. Build and organize an image library to support website updates, seasonal campaigns, and ongoing social content.

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed

January 1, 2024 - Present

Plan and photograph independent and client-facing work across still life, product, portrait, lifestyle, street, and fine-art photography. Develop visual concepts, shot lists, and styling approaches based on the purpose and mood of each shoot. Create images with close attention to composition, colour, light, texture, and atmosphere. Edit, select, organize, and deliver final images for portfolio, web, social media, and client use. Maintain organized image archives and export files appropriately for digital and high-resolution formats.

Photography Tutor at Orble

December 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Guided students through camera fundamentals, exposure, composition, lighting, and visual storytelling. Explained technical concepts in a practical, approachable way for different skill levels. Reviewed student images, gave constructive feedback, and helped learners build confidence in both their technical and creative work.

Sales Supervisor at Einsteins Optical

September 1, 2023 - Present

Coach staff in production knowledge and customer service strategies, driving a 15% increase in daily revenue and 30% annual sales growth. Track team performance and implement visual tools to strengthen the service delivery and follow-up routines. Oversee day-to-day operations to maintain consistency and alignment with business goals. Create customer-facing materials and training docs using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Training Manager at Teleperformance – Global

December 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022

Directed onboarding for 1,000+ employees across global sites, tailoring training to compliance and service excellence goals. Partnered with operations teams to align training outcomes with performance metrics and audit readiness. Acted as the escalation point for high-sensitivity service issues, working with operations leaders to manage risk and protect client reputation. Analyzed KPI and quality data to design targeted coaching strategies, improving CSAT scores and reducing AHT across multiple teams. Maintained LMS content, ensuring timely delivery and integration of feedback. Developed guides and templates to strengthen career development and service delivery standards.

Coach (Team Lead) at Foundever (formerly Sitel) – Global

October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Supervised a team of 12 – 15 ambassadors, holding regular 1:1 coaching sessions to improve service quality, KPIs (AHT, CSAT, FCR), and customer experience. Managed daily team performance, monitored adherence, and guided agents through real-time escalations and sensitive customer issues. Delivered performance feedback and created tailored development plans to support both individual growth and team results. Partnered with QA and training teams to update job aids, checklists, and documentation based on live feedback. Standardized communication practices across departments, ensuring consistent messaging and compliance with company policies.

Event Photographer — Field Placement at London Film Festival

September 1, 2013 - Present

Captured event imagery documenting atmosphere, attendees, programming, candid interactions, and key moments. Worked efficiently in a live, fast-moving environment while adapting to changing lighting and unpredictable moments. Created images that balanced documentary authenticity with a polished visual style.