Rebekah Velazquez
@rebekahvelazquez
I create photography and social content that drives brand engagement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I create portrait, event, product, and live music photography from concept through final delivery for clients.
At CandleScience, I photographed and edited product imagery for e-commerce, social media, and advertising campaigns. I also collaborated with marketing to plan social campaigns and creative assets supporting customer growth and retention.
As a freelance photographer and creative director, I develop media strategies, shoot, edit, produce, and manage projects while using marketing and social trends to build engagement, brand loyalty, and traffic.
My background also includes sales strategy and marketing research at Trader Joe’s, alongside a B.A. in Communication & Media Arts and training in digital marketing and creative nonfiction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Photographer and Creative Director
Self-Employed
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 8 months)
Create portrait, event, product, and live music photography from concept through final delivery for clients. Develop strategies for media projects including shooting, editing, producing, and project management.
Sales Associate & Section Order Leader
Trader Joe's
May 2015 - Present (11 years 4 months)
Optimized marketing research and sales skills to create effective sales strategies for high-demand items. Provided customer-driven service with product knowledge across all store sections, including wine and beer.
Product Photographer & Marketing and Social Media Associate
CandleScience
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)
Photographed and edited product images for e-commerce, social media, and advertising campaigns. Collaborated with marketing to plan social campaigns and creative assets supporting customer growth and retention.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Gotham Writers Workshop
Creative Non-Fiction 101 Course, Creative Writing
Completed the Creative Non-Fiction 101 Course in 2026.
HubSpot Academy
Digital Marketing Certificate, Digital Marketing
Completed the Digital Marketing Certificate in 2026.
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Media Arts
Grade: 3.5 GPA
Activities and societies: Dean's List for five semesters
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Arts with a 3.5 GPA and Dean's List for five semesters.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
rebekahvmedia.comSalary expectations
Skills
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