I'm Paola Carús, a photographer passionate about capturing the beauty of nature and transforming food, products, and spaces into vivid visual stories. Through a blend of artistic sensitivity and practical production skills, I create images that inspire, connect and stand out in both commercial and personal projects.

Paola Carus

I'm Paola Carús, a photographer passionate about capturing the beauty of nature and transforming food, products, and spaces into vivid visual stories. Through a blend of artistic sensitivity and practical production skills, I create images that inspire, connect and stand out in both commercial and personal projects.

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I’m Paola Carús, a photographer passionate about capturing the beauty of nature and transforming food, products, and spaces into vivid visual stories.

Through a blend of artistic sensitivity and practical production skills, I create images that inspire, connect and stand out in both commercial and personal projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Various clients
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed slideshows, advertising campaigns, logos, social media content, branding, personalized business cards, and more for clients in Tehuacán and Mexico City.
Photographer at PCA Rus Photo
January 1, 2022 - Present
Travel and nature photography in Mexico; produced outdoor and studio shoots and contributed to branding and visual content for clients.
Content Creator at PCARUSPHOTO and other clients
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created content focused on travel and nature, social media, technology, investment, and children's book clubs. Produced photography, social media content, advertising materials and promotional designs.
Content Creator at PCARUSPHOTO, BARCO STUDIO, FRISSON CAPITAL, CLUB LIBRITOS
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed visual and social media content, promotional videos, and travel and nature photo projects across Mexico and Finland for a variety of clients including technology agencies, investment funds, and children's book clubs.
Freelance Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Photographer specializing in food, beverages, outdoors, products, social media content, event coverage, travel, and nature photography. Worked with multiple clients including Alma Negra, Huevo Juan Diego, Kora Shop, Aldea Pachamama, Rainfun Party, Izotal Lienzo Charro, and others. Also served as exhibitor and jury in a photo contest and produced personalized photoshoots.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided photography services specializing in food, beverages, outdoors, products, events, and social media content for various clients mainly in Tehuacán, Puebla, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico City, and Finland. Covered event photography and corporate video content production for diverse companies and projects including personalized photoshoots, promotional videos, menu photography, and nature travel photography.
Audiovisual Production Specialist at Various projects including CRUCE, HÍBRIDO, LA BODA DE MI MEJOR AMIGO, GRUPO YOMOL A'TEL
December 31, 2018 - July 17, 2025
Worked on short films, musical events, feature films, and product launch events, handling production coordination and audiovisual project execution in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Audiovisual Production
January 1, 2017 - Present
Worked on various audiovisual projects including short films, musical events, product launch events, feature films, and promotional videos for different clients and agencies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, ITESO - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor's Degree at Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, ITESO - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Arts at ITESO - Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Arts at ITESO (Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara), Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Advertising art direction
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Creative digital retouching
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Photomontage and matte painting retouching
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Professional dog photography
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Food photography and digital retouching
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Basics of graphic design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Product photography and lighting techniques
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Adobe Illustrator for graphic design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Digital marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Introduction to astrophotography
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advertising art direction
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Creative digital retouching
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Photomontage and matte painting retouching
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Professional dog photography
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Food photography and digital retouching
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Basics of graphic design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Product photography and lighting techniques
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Adobe Illustrator for graphic design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Digital marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Introduction to astrophotography
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advertising Art Direction
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other