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Rhianna
Semi-nomadic photographer, writer, content creator. I love working with businesses to help them get off the ground, whether that means creating new strategies or building a portfolio of memorable content.
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Rhianna
Australia
English, Italian
Italy
Some College
Adventure, Candor, Challenge, Community, Focus on Future, Innovation, Proactive, Reliability, Responsibility, Sustainability, Transparency, Vision
Baking, Cooking, Creative writing, Gardening, Hiking, Learning A Foreign Language, Traveling

As a kid, I knew that there were four things I wanted to do in my life - I wanted to travel, I wanted to surf, I wanted to take photos, and no matter what, I was going to save the world.

While my parents were immensely supportive of almost anything my three brothers & I decided to do, strangely they weren't so keen on me taking photography class at school or throwing myself into giant waves in Perth's relatively sharky waters.

My Mum & Dad were, however, big believers in my ability to one day change the world, and were somewhat relieved when my 9-year old self discovered Legally Blonde and announced that I would be a lawyer.

Another 9 years passed and although I'd barely surfed, hadn't travelled and didn't learn anything about photography, I did start working in a law firm during my gap year to gain experience before my world travels began.

I discovered almost instantly that legal studios are nowhere near as glamorous as Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) made it seem, but the boredom of filing subpoenas and writing affidavits gave me time to day dream.

My daydreams lead to a blog that was filled to the brim with random thoughts and so-called ‘philosophical ramblings’. Surprisingly, my audience grew rather than dwindled, and so I kept at it. Eventually, a local newspaper reached out and so began my career as a writer.

In the meantime, a favourite aunt asked me to add photos to the stark black & white articles of my blog. The photos I shared lead to friends asking me to photograph their events, followed by friends of friends asking me to photograph their events, and eventually, people I didn’t even know asking me to photograph their events!

Spurred on by the encouragements of friends & family, I quit my job in legal administration, bought a few too many flights, and set off on my new adventure as a semi-nomadic freelancer.

Completely by accident, I found my passion and my career path as a Writer and Photographer. Along the way, I’ve learned that my favorite clients are those doing work they believe in and are passionate about. I’ve also learned that often, this ties in with sustainable & ethical living, a lifestyle I do my best to demystify and promote through my personal writing and social media. It might not be changing the world, but it’s a step in the right direction!

And now, I suppose, all that remains is to surf…

Business management, Business storytelling, Writing, Content management, Content strategy, Writing, Social Media, Writing, Social Media
Writing/Editing
3 - 5 Years of experience
Photo/Video
3 - 5 Years of experience
Part-Time, Contract
Yes!

Rhianna May Photography

Owner and Photographer

2014 - present

  • Customer Service and Client liaison – I am responsible for all contact with my clients, from their intial enquiry until delivery of the final product, and everything in between
  • General day-to-day management, including billing and accounts payable
  • Social Media Management – including Instagram, blogging & website maintenance

Rhianna May Copywriting & Social Media Management

Owner, Copywriter & Social Media Manager

2014 - present

  • MisterLocation: Copywriting and SEO Consulting
    • Overhaul SEO strategy and target keywords
    • Rewrite copy for the company website using new SEO strategy
    • Write Press Release announcing the company’s official launch
  • Orso Nero Coffee and Just Add…: Social Media Management
    • Develop an online identity using the same voice and a similar style of photos
    • Content Creation (photos and captions) – including research on products and services to write informative, engagement captions
    • Strategy & Hashtagging – post at correct times and use relevant hashtags to increase engagement
  • Freelance Writer
    • Write targeted, keyword rich content for a variety of blogs based on titles or general topics provided
    • Research content material and gather information regarding the subject
    • Researching appropriate stock photos for each article
    • Submission of final articles to the client
  • Carey INK (Community Newspaper): Freelance Journalist
    • Interview individuals for profile pieces
    • Cover and report various functions and events
    • Submit engaging and informative articles to the editor, and apply any necessary amendments before the paper goes to print

Chapmans Barristers & Solicitors

Legal Secretary (initially Pool Typist)

2012 – 2014

  • Liaising with clients, courts, tribunals and other interested parties
  • Typing, amending and formatting legal documents, including Court & Tribunal applications
  • Screening calls and maintaining email correspondence
  • Reception cover (switchboard management, dispatching and taking delivery of courier items)
  • Ad hoc administrative and secretarial duties
Experience