About me

Maya is a freelance photographer working in London, specialising in fashion and portraiture photography.

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Projects credited in

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  ALLI ATELIERA fashion campaign shot for the launch of ALLI ATELIER's debut collection. A big thank you to the dream team for making this project come to life ♡ Model: Elle Sawamiphakdi / @ellesawamiphakdi_ Makeup Artist: Holly Ann Hibbert / @hollyannbridal Photographer: Maya Wanelik / @maya_wanelik Producer: Alyx Alakija / @alyxalakija
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  Peter Dupont for GREATEST MagAssisted by Maya Wanelik
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  JGRREY for Clark's OriginalsAssisted by Maya Wanelik Styled by Cons Gaffe Make up by Chynara Kojoeva Set design by Joshua Meredith

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Work history

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In-House PhotographerIMM Models
Sep 2020London, United KingdomPart Time
• Designing and sending out weekly newsletters to all potential clients. • Managing all social media platforms (Instagram, Blog, TikTok). • Organising social campaigns. • Designing, updating and printing comp cards. • Photographing and styling test shoots. • Scouting models, stylists, hair stylists, MUA and locations. • Researching and gathering inspiration whilst monitoring current trends and competitors.
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Creative ArtworkerSelect model management
Nov 2019London, United KingdomFull Time
• Archived images and managed all files for women’s team. • Designed and created comp cards, mail outs, show packs, polaroid sheets, books and booklets. • Regularly liaised with Select globally. • Retouching images.

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Skills

• Photography
• Editing
• Microsoft
• Adobe
• Film
• Lighting
• Retouching
• Studio Lighting
• Analogue Photography

Education

First Class Honours, BA (Hons) Press & Editorial PhotographyFalmouth University
Aug 2016Falmouth, United Kingdom

Awards

Portrait of BritainStudio 1854 – British Journal of Photography
My winning image is featured in the Portrait of Britain 2019 book, published by Hoxton Mini Press and distributed worldwide. Image exhibited nationwide on JCDecaux screens.
EDGE AwardFalmouth University
Created award-winning project proposal with delivery plan, timeline and costings. Scouted, styled and photographed nine models for the project via Instagram.