Hi!
I’m a Seattle-based creative professional with 10+ years experience in Commercial Photography, Visual Storytelling, and Creative Production.
MANUELA INSIXIENGMAY
Seattle, WA
206.303.9522
manuela@manuelainsixiengmay.com
www.manuelainsixiengmay.com
www.linkedin.com/in/manuela-insixiengmay
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative production professional with 10+ years of experience leading commercial photography, content production, and visual asset delivery for retail, lifestyle, and consumer brands including Nordstrom, Brooks, and Amazon. Skilled in production logistics, collaboration across teams, lighting for product photography, photography workflows, and project management from concept through final delivery. Passionate about authentic storytelling, organized execution, and building efficient production systems that support creative teams.
WORK EXPERIENCE
OWNER / PHOTOGRAPHER / CREATIVE PRODUCER
Manuela Insixiengmay Photography
Seattle, WA | June 2014–Present
• Lead end-to-end production for commercial photography and short-form video projects for clients including Nordstrom, Brooks, Amazon, and Elizabeth Arden.
• Manage production and deliverable timelines, shoot logistics, equipment orders/needs, and final asset delivery across concurrent projects.
• Coordinate with stylists, producers, creative teams, and clients to execute studio and location shoots efficiently and on schedule.
• Direct and produce digital photo and video assets for marketing campaigns, social media placements, e-commerce, billboards, and retail display.
• Build long-term working relationships with freelance creatives, production partners, and clients through proactive communication and reliable project execution.
• Collaborate in concept development and production planning for emerging and established brands from pre-production through post-production.
• Manage production budgets, invoicing, scheduling, and operational workflows for an independent creative business.
• Organize and deliver high-volume digital assets with consistent file naming, editing, and delivery standards.
• Successfully implement marketing calendars, email campaigns, and promotional assets to support business growth and audience engagement, resulting in client acquisition.
• Utilize CRM systems and workflow tools to track client communication, project timelines, and deliverables.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA | April 2019–December 2020
• Instructed and mentored first- and second-year visual media students in studio lighting, production workflows, and creative problem-solving.
• Developed curriculum for Lighting Techniques I & II and Conceptual Solutions I & II.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with department leadership to redesign coursework and production workflows for hybrid and remote learning environments during 2020.
• Managed classroom studio operations.
SKILLS
Photography & Visual Storytelling
• Studio and Location Lighting
• Digital Camera Systems
• Strobe and Continuous Lighting
• Capture One
• Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom & InDesign
• Adobe Express / Canva
Production & Operations
• Project Planning and Coordination
• Budget Management and Invoicing
• Schedule and Workflow Development
• Vendor and Partner Coordination
• Creative Team Management
• Production Logistics Management
Business & Marketing
• CRM Management (Copper)
• Flodesk Email Marketing
• Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
• English — Fluent
• French — Fluent
EDUCATION
Macalester College, 2006
BA, Neuroscience Studies
Seattle Central College, 2014
AA, Commercial Photography
I’m eager to leverage my experience as a photographer, creative producer, and educator into new roles.
Clients
I’m honored to have my work recognized in a range of advertising collateral, publications, platforms, and press features including: Nordstrom, Brooks Running, Elizabeth Arden, Amazon, and Blue Nile.