Yeilani Carter

Hard-working, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual who is not afraid of a challenge. Love being part of a team and working with others to achieve something great. Willing to approach challenges with an open mind, determination, and a strong will to get the job done. Currently studying Photography and Video (BA Hons) at De Montfort University, Leicester, in third year, with a passion for achieving and thriving in excellence in visual art and content creation.

Photographic Archive and Gallery Engagement Volunteer - Leicester Museums - Leicester

(2025-12)

Voluntary role within the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery on New Walk. Able to contribute to the arts and culture at events across Guildhall, King Richard VII Centre, De Montfort Hall, Newarke Houses, Abbey Pumping Station and Jewry Wall Museum, all under the Leicester City Council.

• Scanning negatives for the archive onto the computer
• Creating databases (Excel)
• Cataloguing and handling photographic negatives
• Volunteering at the museum for exhibitions or art gallery spaces for shows or works on display

Freelance Documentary Filmmaker Work Experience - Soft Touch Arts Leicester - Leicester

(2025-02 - 2025-02)

Worked with Soft Touch Arts for a week with others from university course to produce a documentary film for their project 'A Million Ideas' for young artists and musicians.

Photographer and Videographer Volunteer - Voluntary Action Leicestershire (VAL) - Leicester

(2024-07 - 2024-09)

Volunteered within the marketing and communications team for different projects and groups that VAL runs as a charity.

• Taking photos and creating photobanks
• Creating short videos for various projects
• Editing content in post-production using Adobe suites (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.)

Social Media Marketer and Manager - Mia's Caravan Holidays - Skegness and Ingoldmells

(2024-07 - 2024-08)

Managed and looked after the business pages for caravan holiday park sites.

• Promoting Mia's caravan holiday park sites across Skegness and Ingoldmells on Facebook and Instagram
• Posting regularly on different holiday groups and main business pages
• Responding to online customer questions and feedback through comments or private messenger
• Communicating with management or Mia directly where necessary

Student Photographer for a Catwalk Show - De Montfort University (ADH Faculty) - Leicester

(2023-02 - 2024)

Volunteered as a photography student to capture images at the fashion design students' catwalk show as part of their critical assessment.

• Capturing images at catwalk show in the procession and backstage
• Photographing behind-the-scenes content
• Taking individual photoshoots of student designs

Online Sales Volunteer - LOROS Hospice Shop and Warehouse - Wigston Pullman Road

(2021-11 - 2022-03)

Volunteered in the online sales room at the Pullman Road shop and warehouse as part of college placement.

• Product photography in the studio space of donated items
• Capturing images to be advertised on websites for sale on Depop and eBay

Photographer for a Charity Launch Fundraiser Gala - Women Who Can (CIO) - Winstanley House

(2024-11)

Took photographs capturing in-the-moment images and highlights of a charity launch fundraiser event. The charity aims to support young women in Leicester and Leicestershire in roles typically seen as 'men's work'.

Photographer for a Wedding - Authentography (Self-employed) - Westminster, London

(2022-08 - 2022-08)

Photographer at a wedding office, capturing special moments at the reception dinner and evening under business name Authentography. Voluntary experience.

Photographer for a Birthday Celebration - Authentography (Self-employed) - Highfield Rangers Football Club

(2021-08 - 2021-08)

Paid to take photographs at a 70th birthday celebration to create memories. First paid job for own business.

BA Hons - Photography and Video - De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester (2022)

OCR Technical Level 2 Diploma - Creative Media Skills - North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire – Wigston Campus (2019 - 2022)

BTEC National Level 3 Diploma - Creative Media Practice - North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire – Wigston Campus (2019 - 2022)

GCSEs - English Lang, English Lit, Drama, Media, Science, Maths, Functional Skills Entry Level Maths - Manor High School, Oadby, Leicestershire