Maria Kraeva

Creative and motivated photographer with experience using Canon EOS R7 and Powershot G15 for portrait, event, street and nature photography. Skilled in Adobe Lightroom, with an eye for detail, composition, and colour. Currently based in Plymouth and seeking photography opportunities to build professional experience while studying MSc Psychology. Experienced in working with children and teenagers as Cover Supervisor & Teaching Assistant for 2 years.

Freelance & Personal Photography Projects | Ongoing

• Captured portraits, nature, and event photography for personal portfolio and social media.
• Edited and curated images using Adobe Lightroom.
• Developed an online portfolio (Adobe Portfolio & Instagram) showcasing selected works.

• Supervised whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring a productive and well-managed learning environment.
• Delivered pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects, maintaining student engagement and discipline.

MSc Psychology (Conversion) (In progress, 2025–2026) | University Of Exeter

BA (Hons) Education (2:1, 2023) | Newcastle University

International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences (1st, 2020) | INTO Newcastle University