Caroline Peterson
Columbia,KY
Summary
Visual storyteller and educator with over two decades of experience in multi-disciplinary instruction both online and in person, and a decade of professional media production. Specialized in documentary development, story craft, cinematography, and collaborative film production. Dedicated to project-based learning and mentoring the next generation of media creators within diverse communities.
Knowledgeable professional with solid portfolio showcasing creative and technical proficiency in capturing high-quality images. Adept at managing diverse projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and contributing to visual storytelling. Demonstrated ability in using advanced editing software and lighting techniques to enhance visual appeal and clarity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer & Owner
Sunlit Moments Photography
09.2010 - Current
- Certified Professional Photographer (Professional Photographers of America).
- Photographing families, weddings, seniors, and creative portraiture projects.
- Continual development through workshops and advanced training.
Screenwriting Intern
Three Train Studios
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Wrote first and second drafts of a six-episode screenplay series.
- Incorporated development notes and ensured consistent story arcs across episodes.
ESL Instructor
Blue Cherry English & VIP Kid
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Designed interactive, digital lessons for diverse learners, delivering up to 40 classes weekly.
Teacher
01.1999 - 01.2023
- Developed individualized, project-based K-12 curricula for 10 students.
- Implemented project-based and differentiated instruction methods.
Photography, Editing, and Videography Instructor
Burkesville Academy of Fine Arts
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Built project-based videography, photography, and storytelling curriculum.
- Guided students through the entire life cycle of creating short films, from concept through post-production.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Film & Television Production
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Creative & Technical: Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom
- Screenwriting, Cinematography, Directing Actors, Production Design, Editing (Theory & Practice), Script Analysis, Audio & Multi-Camera Production Post-production techniques with the Adobe suite
- Educational: Communication Research Methods
- Curriculum Design, Instruction, Student Mentorship, Classroom & Online Teaching, Differentiated Learning, Assessment & Evaluation
- Leadership, Communication, Collaborative Project Development, Mentoring
Certification
- Props Making – Pinewood Studios, United Kingdom
- Steadicam Workshop – Completed 3.5-day intensive training at Asbury University
- Certified Professional Photographer – Professional Photographers of America
Timeline
Screenwriting Intern
Three Train Studios
06.2025 - 08.2025
ESL Instructor
Blue Cherry English & VIP Kid
01.2016 - 01.2024
Photography, Editing, and Videography Instructor
Burkesville Academy of Fine Arts
06.2012 - 08.2016
Photographer & Owner
Sunlit Moments Photography
09.2010 - Current
Teacher
01.1999 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Fine Arts - Film & Television Production
Asbury University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Professional Portfolio
Photography:
www.sunlitmoments.com
Selected Filmography:
Distant Dreams: Post-Production | Director and Editor| Documentary Short | 2026
Beneath Her Mask | Screenwriter| Animated Limited Series (Three Train Studios)
Conversely | Editor| Short Film | 2025
Date Night | Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor| Narrative Short | 2024
Free Hugs: | Writer, Director, Editor | Narrative Short| 2024
Adair County Marching Band | Cinematographer, Editor | 2024
Wallace and Grommet| Sound Editor| 2023
Creative Agenda
- Primary Project: Distant Dreams- A documentary short exploring themes of displacement and community through the lens of a Ukrainian international student navigating the onset of war from the other side of the world. Currently entering film festivals.
- Documentary Series Development: Focused on capturing the lived experiences of immigrant populations within the United States.
- Documentary Development: Pre-production with a project about the Quilt Women of Gees Bend, Alabama.
- Narrative Screenplay Development: Creating character-driven narratives for future production.