Dahlia Hamandi

A highly creative and driven professional who believes anything can be turned into art. With ample technical skills and a passion for creating stories through visual mediums, I have a well-rounded skill-set to turn your ideas into a reality.

Production Team Lead at Carahsoft Technology Corp.  l Reston, VA (2019-Present)

• Manage creative projects among teammates
• Manage on-site event A/V planning and team coordination
• Lead technical trainings for teammates
• Act as lead event and headshot photographer on team
• Create high-quality videos, animations, and podcasts for marketing use
• Run A/V and live streams at events ranging from 50 to 350 attendees
• Play large role in transforming Production team at company from focusing solely on events to also adopting more creative and innovative production capabilities

Freelance Photographer | Washington, D.C. (2022-Present)

• Plan & organize photo sessions in the DMV that are unique to the client’s needs
• Photograph couples, engagements, events, portraits, and lifestyle/editorial-style photos
• Edit photographs using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Deliver edited and retouched photographs in timely manner
• Set up lighting and equipment for shoots to ensure conditions are optimal for high-quality photographs
• Create mood boards for upcoming shoots to ensure shoots are well-thought out
• Collaborate with models, makeup artists, and hair stylists to create compelling photos

Graduated in 2019 from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies
and a Minor in Studio Art.