Los Angeles, CA | mairinm14@gmail.com | 805-400-8364
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
B.A. in Film and Media Studies | 3.9 GPA | Magna Cum Laude | June 2023
Relevant Coursework: Production Tech, Documentary Production, Advanced Narrative Analysis
Experience
Freelance Photographer | California | 2017-Present
Organize and schedule shoots with clients
Photograph events, portraits, lifestyle, and brand photography
Edit and retouch images using Lightroom and Photoshop
Dreamworld Girl | Photographer | Los Angeles, CA | Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Photographed models for merchandise release of an Emerson College-based Zine
Scouted locations to accommodate the creative director's vision
Color Services | Customer Service | Santa Barbara, CA | July 2023 - July 2024
Assisted clients with film and fine art printing projects
Provided support via phone, email, and in-person
Gained expertise in film processing, camera support, and high-quality printing
Island View Outfitters | Clothing Photographer | Santa Barbara, CA | Dec 2023 - June 2024
Curated product and lifestyle photoshoots for merchandise
Planned, shot, and edited assignments for brand marketing
Living One | Photographer | Santa Barbara, CA | Oct 2023
Photographed adult and child models for an upcoming wellness brand
Camera Department | Various Roles | Los Angeles, CA
2nd Assistant Camera:
Extrana (Dir. Ryan Fajet & Paloma Ronquillo, 2025)
Boys Like You (Dir. Alex Tejada, 2024)
Death Proof (Sam Casper Music Video, 2024)
This is the Story of Our Lives (Jeris Johnson Music Video, 2024)
2nd Camera Operator:
In the Summer We Go to the Mountains (Dir. Kane Hong, 2024)
Grip and Electric | Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Tinted Glasses (Dir. Julia Song, 2024)
Emiliano’s Mask (Dir. Roze Zepeda, 2024)
Production Assistant | Los Angeles, CA
Sworn Friend Studios:
Growing Pains by Trousdale (Music Video, 2024)
Buzzkill by Lyn Lapid (Music Video, 2024)
Coraline by Lyn Lapid (Music Video, 2024)
XChair (2024-Present):
Assist Justin Bruursema with studio furniture shoots
Skills
Technical Skills: Photoshop, Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, Film Loading, Focus Pulling
Cameras: Sony A7, FX series, ARRI Mini LF, Alexa
Soft Skills: Client Scheduling, Location Scouting, Customer Support