I am a creative and motivated freelance photographer with experience in fashion, portrait, corporate and documentary photography. I excel in lighting, directing models, and post-production using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. I bring strong communication and client management skills from hospitality and customer service roles. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I enjoy visual storytelling and adapting in fast-paced environments.

Yoli Navarro

I am a creative and motivated freelance photographer with experience in fashion, portrait, corporate and documentary photography. I excel in lighting, directing models, and post-production using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. I bring strong communication and client management skills from hospitality and customer service roles. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I enjoy visual storytelling and adapting in fast-paced environments.

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I am a creative and motivated freelance photographer with experience in fashion, portrait, corporate and documentary photography. I excel in lighting, directing models, and post-production using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

I bring strong communication and client management skills from hospitality and customer service roles. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I enjoy visual storytelling and adapting in fast-paced environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Organising and directing photoshoots with models, including fashion, portrait, and documentary projects; developing concepts, lighting setups, and post-production editing using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom; building a network of collaborators and models; managing schedules, client needs, and creative briefs independently.
Reception & Bar Team Member at Hub by Premier Inn, Rose Street, Edinburgh
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Delivered excellent customer service at reception and in the bar, often multitasking under pressure; strengthened communication and organisation skills useful in managing clients and photoshoots.
Crew Member at Five Guys, Edinburgh
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Worked in a high-paced environment, developing teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Shop Assistant at Marvimundo, Murcia, Spain
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Assisted customers and supported sales, gaining client-facing and selling skills.

Education

BA (HONS) Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2025 - March 22, 2026
HND 2 Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
HND 1 Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Foundation Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Beginners Photography at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Employability and Work Skills for Travel and Tourism at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2021 - March 22, 2026
A Level (Humanities) at Juan Carlos I
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

First Aid Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
IELTS 7 Certificate in English
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail