Hello! My name is Mira Carlson and I am a freelance photographer native to Chicago, with around 4 years of experience building my portfolio. I graduated from Indiana University in 2025, with a degree in Media Production and a certificate in Journalism, specializing in Graphic Design. I have been practicing freelance photography since the age of 19. I have done a multitude of photoshoots where I have fully edited the subjects pictured, including taking headshots for the senior graduating class (at Indiana University) of the BFA Fashion Design Program. I took over 260 headshots, color-graded and lightly retouched all of them. I then went through and selected the best ones, which were featured in the booklets given to attendees of the annual BFA Fashion Design show. I am very well-versed with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and when I saw this opportunity I got excited, as I feel like I would be a great match. Thank you for your time!

Mira Carlson

Hello! My name is Mira Carlson and I am a freelance photographer native to Chicago, with around 4 years of experience building my portfolio. I graduated from Indiana University in 2025, with a degree in Media Production and a certificate in Journalism, specializing in Graphic Design. I have been practicing freelance photography since the age of 19. I have done a multitude of photoshoots where I have fully edited the subjects pictured, including taking headshots for the senior graduating class (at Indiana University) of the BFA Fashion Design Program. I took over 260 headshots, color-graded and lightly retouched all of them. I then went through and selected the best ones, which were featured in the booklets given to attendees of the annual BFA Fashion Design show. I am very well-versed with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and when I saw this opportunity I got excited, as I feel like I would be a great match. Thank you for your time!

Available to hire

Hello! My name is Mira Carlson and I am a freelance photographer native to Chicago, with around 4 years of experience building my portfolio. I graduated from Indiana University in 2025, with a degree in Media Production and a certificate in Journalism, specializing in Graphic Design. I have been practicing freelance photography since the age of 19. I have done a multitude of photoshoots where I have fully edited the subjects pictured, including taking headshots for the senior graduating class (at Indiana University) of the BFA Fashion Design Program. I took over 260 headshots, color-graded and lightly retouched all of them. I then went through and selected the best ones, which were featured in the booklets given to attendees of the annual BFA Fashion Design show. I am very well-versed with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and when I saw this opportunity I got excited, as I feel like I would be a great match. Thank you for your time!

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photojournalist at Crave Music Magazine
October 1, 2025 - Present
Interviews people of interest for feature articles, transcribes relevant and newsworthy quotes, attends live music events and takes photographs following venue-specific guidelines, covers albums and singles for artists who reach out to Crave, and pitches new and interesting ideas for stories.
Brand Ambassador at Koval Distillery
July 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Managed a tri-state communications pipeline and recorded all activities within a CRM, maintaining accuracy, credibility, and timeliness. Formed strong relationships with accounts to develop programming such as tastings and dinners. Collaborated with graphic arts and marketing to produce multimedia assets for events and outreach. Stayed informed on market trends to shape outreach strategies, aligning timelines and deliverables to expand brand visibility.
Marketing Intern at Indiana Beverage
May 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Recorded, edited and produced three recruitment videos used by HR for onboarding of future employees. Assisted the Marketing Coordinator in creating a media calendar to further develop the company’s social media presence. Collaborated with Graphic Arts to create brand imaging for Molson-Coors and respective brands, distributed locally. Gained a well-rounded understanding of how a successful business operates, assisting with tasks in sales, marketing and accounting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media at Indiana University, Bloomington
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Certificate in Journalism at Indiana University, Bloomington
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services