Hi there! I’m Paryaa Makhzani, a passionate and creative fashion photographer and social media manager based in Cheltenham. I’ve built over 11 years of experience across editorial, advertising, and fashion photography, and I thrive directing shoots, managing digital content, and solving problems on the fly. My work is underpinned by a strong eye for branding and storytelling across Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. I recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Editorial & Advertising Photography from the University of Gloucestershire. I’m skilled in content planning, analytics, and visual production for social media, and I love turning concepts into cohesive, platform-ready campaigns.…

Paryaa Makhzani

Hi there! I’m Paryaa Makhzani, a passionate and creative fashion photographer and social media manager based in Cheltenham. I’ve built over 11 years of experience across editorial, advertising, and fashion photography, and I thrive directing shoots, managing digital content, and solving problems on the fly. My work is underpinned by a strong eye for branding and storytelling across Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. I recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Editorial & Advertising Photography from the University of Gloucestershire. I’m skilled in content planning, analytics, and visual production for social media, and I love turning concepts into cohesive, platform-ready campaigns.…

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Hi there! I’m Paryaa Makhzani, a passionate and creative fashion photographer and social media manager based in Cheltenham. I’ve built over 11 years of experience across editorial, advertising, and fashion photography, and I thrive directing shoots, managing digital content, and solving problems on the fly. My work is underpinned by a strong eye for branding and storytelling across Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.

I recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Editorial & Advertising Photography from the University of Gloucestershire. I’m skilled in content planning, analytics, and visual production for social media, and I love turning concepts into cohesive, platform-ready campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Laced by Twardz
February 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Manage and grow brand presence across Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. Create and schedule visually cohesive content aligned with brand identity. Analyze engagement metrics and adjust content strategy accordingly. Plan campaigns around launches, promotions, and seasonal trends. Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and influencers to enhance reach and consistency.
Freelance Fashion & Editorial Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - November 3, 2025
Plan, arrange, and direct fashion photoshoots for models and brands. Execute both digital (DSLR) and analogue film photography. Edit images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Organize digital asset metadata and keyword tagging for client delivery and SEO.
Fashion Photographer (Freelance) at Monty Smith
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Executed creative fashion photography projects for brand marketing. Collaborated directly with the owner for brand-aligned content.
Fashion Photographer (Freelance) at Monty Smith
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Executed creative fashion photography projects for brand marketing. Collaborated directly with the owner for brand-aligned content.
Fashion Photographer (Freelance) at Monty Smith
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Executed creative fashion photography projects for brand marketing. Collaborated directly with the owner for brand-aligned content.

Education

BA (Hons) Editorial & Advertising Photography (Level 5) at University of Gloucestershire
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Higher Education Photography (Level 2) at Swindon College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Art & Design Foundation (Level 1) at Swindon College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Editorial & Advertising Photography (Level 5) at University of Gloucestershire
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Higher Education Photography (Level 2) at Swindon College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Art & Design Foundation (Level 1) at Swindon College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Editorial & Advertising Photography at University of Gloucestershire
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Higher Education Photography (Level 2) at Swindon College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Art & Design Foundation (Level 1) at Swindon College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Editorial & Advertising Photography at University of Gloucestershire
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Higher Education Photography (Level 2) at Swindon College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Art & Design Foundation (Level 1) at Swindon College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services

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