Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Video-portfolio
Languages
Personal Information
Honors and awards
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Mauricio Valenzuela

Brisbane,Australia
Mauricio Valenzuela

Summary

Accomplished Graphic Designer and videographer with vast experience specializing in Fashion Photography and Audiovisual Media Creation. My diverse expertise spans roles such as Director, Video Editor, Fashion and Commercial Photographer, demonstrating a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. Known for my rapid learning abilities and insatiable curiosity, I am committed to continuous professional growth and staying at the forefront of industry trends. My approach to photography and video creation goes beyond technical execution; I prioritize creativity, precision, and imaginative vision to produce exceptional and impactful media.

Professional photographer with strong expertise in capturing and editing high-quality images. Known for creativity, technical skills in various photography equipment, and post-processing software. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing project needs, and consistently deliver impactful visual content. Reliable and focused on achieving results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

RUBY MARY BOTANICALS

Freelance Photographer
02.2021 - Current

Freelance Photographer and Videographer
01.2009 - Current

Job overview

  • Freelance and commissioned work as a Fashion Photographer for Infashion magazine, Neón magazine, El Tiempo newspaper, Legis, Cartel Urbano, Procolombia, Macondo Trips, Fashion Designers, Models, Music artist and dancers
  • Animations for Unilever, Coca Cola, Sedal shampoo, MsCrea, Eurostar Madrid Tower Hotel and Coormagdalena
  • Advertising for the Javeriana University in the Japanese Culture Week in Bogotá, supported by the Japanese Embassy in Colombia

BOGOTÁ CITY HALL

DOP - Videographer - Video Editor - Web Designer
01.2016 - 12.2019

MOTION HOUSE FILMS

DOP - Videographer - Photographer - Video Editor
01.2016 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Working With Starbucks, Lipton Tea, Gatorade, Pepsico, Lenovo among others

ACADEMIA FRANCESA DE LA IMAGEN

Cinema and Digital Video lecturer
01.2012 - 12.2015

TV ANDINA CANAL 13

Videographer and Video Editor
08.2012 - 05.2014

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL - THE IMAGE GROUP

Ship Photographer - Explorer of the Seas
10.2010 - 03.2011

Education

Australian Pacific College

Certificate IV from Marketing and Communication
12.2020

Australian Pacific College

FCE from Cambridge Test preparation
12.2020

Browns Institute Brisbane

IELTS Test preparation
12.2020

University Overview

GPA: 6.5/7.5

Ac Canada

A1 - A2 from French Language Course
12.2012

Zona - Cinco Photography School

Diploma from Fashion Photography
12.2010

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University

Bachelor Degree from Audio-Visual Media Production
12.2008

Externado de Colombia University

Graduate Diploma from Screenplay for Fiction Short Films
12.2008

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University

Bachelor Degree from Graphic Design
12.2007

La Isla a 1/2 Día / Bogotá Modern Art Museum

International Lecture from Audio-visual Production
12.2005

Pixel Animation Studios

Certificate from 3Ds Max 6 Basic Intermediate Level
12.2005

Skills

  • Photo editing
  • Problem-solving
  • Adobe photoshop
  • Video editing
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Creative artistic vision
  • Visual storytelling
  • Fashion photography
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Collaborative attitude
  • Adobe illustrator

Video-portfolio

www.vimeo.com/lugh

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Personal Information

Title: Visual Artist

Honors and awards

  • Work in collaboration with the Spanish artist Pere Vilardebó Miró in the Creation of paintings based on my photographs for London Art Fair 2013 / New York Affordable Art Fair 2011 / Tokyo Shibari Hotel 2013 - Barcelona/Spain.
  • Commissioned work for Victor von Schwarz in Mercedes Benz Fashion week Barcelona 2013.
  • Fashion Photography (Lecturer) Escuela de Artes y Letras - 2011. Bogotá - Colombia.
  • Conceptualization and production of Styling processes in fashion photography. (Lecturer) Escuela de Artes y Letras - 2011.
  • 3D Animator - Animated Short Film (The happiness hat) Winner of the Loop Animation Festival 2008, nominated as best animated short film in Cartagena Film Festival 2008 and participate in a lot of film festivals worldwide.
  • Fund for the Cinematographic Development (scholarship winner) - Graduate in Screenplay for Fiction Short Films. El Externado University 2008. Bogotá - Colombia.
  • 50 years of Mini Morris Photography Contest Winner. Autogermana and Young Marketing.
  • Animated 3D Short Film (X-Project) Scholarship winner - 3D max basic level. Pixel Studio. Bogotá - Colombia.
  • Exhibition about violence against women at Casa Ensamble Cuerpo y Violencia - Ni con el pétalo de una Rosa. 2009. Bogotá - Colombia.
  • My Photographic work reviewed by Absolut Network Latin America.
  • Recommended as Photographer and Illustrator in Colectivobicicleta.com.

Timeline

Freelance Photographer

RUBY MARY BOTANICALS
02.2021 - Current

DOP - Videographer - Video Editor - Web Designer

BOGOTÁ CITY HALL
01.2016 - 12.2019

DOP - Videographer - Photographer - Video Editor

MOTION HOUSE FILMS
01.2016 - 12.2016

Videographer and Video Editor

TV ANDINA CANAL 13
08.2012 - 05.2014

Cinema and Digital Video lecturer

ACADEMIA FRANCESA DE LA IMAGEN
01.2012 - 12.2015

Ship Photographer - Explorer of the Seas

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL - THE IMAGE GROUP
10.2010 - 03.2011

Freelance Photographer and Videographer

01.2009 - Current

Australian Pacific College

FCE from Cambridge Test preparation

Browns Institute Brisbane

IELTS Test preparation

Ac Canada

A1 - A2 from French Language Course

Zona - Cinco Photography School

Diploma from Fashion Photography

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University

Bachelor Degree from Audio-Visual Media Production

Externado de Colombia University

Graduate Diploma from Screenplay for Fiction Short Films

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University

Bachelor Degree from Graphic Design

La Isla a 1/2 Día / Bogotá Modern Art Museum

International Lecture from Audio-visual Production

Pixel Animation Studios

Certificate from 3Ds Max 6 Basic Intermediate Level

Australian Pacific College

Certificate IV from Marketing and Communication
Mauricio Valenzuela