Wakeena Real
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced fashion & product photographer with over 2,000 hours of studio experience specializing in product-focused imagery for e-commerce and editorial campaigns. Known for creating brand-aligned visuals for fashion, beauty, lifestyle products, and accessories. Passionate about combining trend-awareness with technical precision in visual storytelling. Proven track record of delivering compelling visual content across various media platforms. Reliable and adaptable team player dedicated to collaboration and achieving project goals with precision. Expertise in photo editing, lighting, and composition.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
In-House Photographer & Videographer (Contract)
Kikkerland Design Inc.
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed the e-commerce and lifestyle imagery for 70 new products for the Fall 2025 Catalog
- Produced high-quality, detail-oriented product photography for e-commerce and marketing, ensuring consistent brand visuals across platforms.
- Managed end-to-end production from concept development to final post-production editing.
Studio Creative (Full-time)
Soona Studios
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Worked 6 hours of photo/video production per day
- Full time content creation expert in photography, videography, lighting and set design.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
In-house Product Photographer (Contract)
Southtown Creative
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Photographer for local photo studio specializing in creative shoots involving flat lays, stop motion, gifs, and lifestyle.
- Comfortable with heavy equipment and complex projects.
- Works as an independent contractor with her own and in-house equipment.
- Works independently or with other photographers and/or creative directors.
- Comfortable with large asset lists, changing lighting for each shot, and enjoys working with other creatives.
Videographer Assistant (Contract)
Naadam
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Setup studio lighting and provided comprehensive support to the videography team throughout the fashion campaign production of 16 "Originals" stories.
Videographer for Tooth Fairy Light
Show Up Authentic
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Directed and shot 2 vertical multi-scene social media videos for a children's nightlight product, managing lighting design, camera operation, and editing for social media ads with only a 2 hour studio slot.
Photographer for Honky Tonk Catwalk
Rambin Rose Co.
04.2023 - Current
- Photograph runway show and for 10 Austin designers, supplying full studio setup and gear.
Video Content Creator
Cute Camera Co.
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Pitched, developed, captured and edited product-focused content for 29 online listings.
- Traveled to new locations for each shoot.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior University
Albany, NY12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Editorial-Fashion Photography
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Profoto & Godox lighting
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Canon XF605 expertise
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere)
- Experienced in Capture One Pro software
- Strategic Asset Management
- Process Optimization
- Expertise in large set creation & tabletop environment creation
- Event Photography
- Creative Direction & Concept Development
- Problem-solving
Timeline
In-House Photographer & Videographer (Contract)
Kikkerland Design Inc.
03.2025 - 06.2025
Videographer for Tooth Fairy Light
Show Up Authentic
03.2025 - 04.2025
Videographer Assistant (Contract)
Naadam
02.2025 - 03.2025
Video Content Creator
Cute Camera Co.
09.2024 - 11.2024
Photographer for Honky Tonk Catwalk
Rambin Rose Co.
04.2023 - Current
Studio Creative (Full-time)
Soona Studios
08.2022 - 01.2025
In-house Product Photographer (Contract)
Southtown Creative
08.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior University
Associate of Applied Science - Editorial-Fashion Photography
Austin Community College
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