CV & selected experience
Lena Hart
Writer, photographer & independent storyteller
I turn careful observation into useful stories: travel essays with a sense of place, photographs that leave room for people, and editorial work with a clear point of view.
Based in Europe · available for remote editorial projects
Illustrative CV. Lena Hart, the career history and the projects on this site are fictional examples of a creative portfolio.
A little context
Observation first.
A clear story next.
My process begins with listening and research. I look for the details that make a subject specific, then shape them into a story that the intended reader can follow. I work from a clear brief, keep factual notes separate from impressions, and make space for discovery without losing sight of the agreed deliverable.
Experience
2024–present
Independent writer & photographer
Self-directed editorial practice
Travel features, photo essays and considered guides for sample editorial briefs.
- Develop story angles, research outlines and shot lists around a defined audience.
- Create long-form drafts, concise captions and coherent photographic sequences.
- Manage briefs, review stages, usage discussions and final file handovers.
2022–2024
Features editor
Neighbourhood Journal · fictional publication
An illustrative role at a small culture and travel publication.
- Shape contributor briefs and maintain an achievable editorial calendar.
- Edit for clarity, structure and tone while preserving the writer’s perspective.
- Check names, captions, references and publication permissions before release.
2020–2022
Editorial assistant
Fieldwork Studio · fictional creative studio
A sample early-career role supporting writing and image production.
- Prepare background research and organise interview notes.
- Maintain image selects, captions and an understandable archive.
- Support publishing checks and the coordination of production tasks.
Education & learning
2017–2020
Editorial communication & visual storytelling
Illustrative undergraduate study path covering reporting, narrative structure, photography and publication design. No real institution or qualification is claimed.
Ongoing
Independent professional development
Personal projects and continuing study in interviewing, image editing, accessibility and responsible travel storytelling.
Read the work
Selected stories
A slower weekend in Lisbon
An unscheduled morning begins with a notebook in a coat pocket, a camera with one lens and a decision to leave room between destinations. The route matters less than how closely we look at the small things along the way.
Read the story: A slower weekend in Lisbon
The notebook I carry everywhere
A notebook is the place where a photograph’s missing context can live: a question, a sound, a small detail outside the frame. Follow a morning walk and the notes that turn its scattered observations into a coherent story.
Read the story: The notebook I carry everywhere
Working from the road
Working while travelling becomes easier when the work has clear boundaries. A laptop and a scenic table are not a complete setup: deadlines, permissions, backups and time away from the screen all need a place in the plan.
Read the story: Working from the roadWays to collaborate
A considered brief.
A useful body of work.
Editorial features
A researched angle, interview outline, draft and agreed editorial revision. Scope, length and publication rights are defined in the brief.
Photo essays
A visual concept, shot list, selected image sequence and captions. Travel, access, permissions and usage are agreed before production.
Brand storytelling
A focused narrative for a journal, about page or campaign. The work begins with the reader’s questions and uses verifiable product information.
City & neighbourhood guides
An editorial route with practical notes checked for the assignment. Recommendations are separated from any paid relationship.
From first conversation to final files
- A clear brief
Audience, purpose, scope, timeline and usage are discussed before the work begins.
- Research & making
A story outline and image direction guide the work, with factual notes kept for review.
- Review & delivery
Consolidated feedback, agreed revisions and organised files make the handover straightforward.