Content Creator/ Photographer

Content Creator/ Photographer

Hourly rate: members only

Availability: members only

Willingness to travel: Nearby (100 km)

Professional status: Freelancer

Last updated: 10 Feb 2025

Total work experience:

Language skills: English, French,

Personal summary

Kristian Best is a talented young photographer and aspiring director and filmmaker. From an early age, his creative spark was evident as he crafted home videos for his family—a passion that eventually grew into a YouTube channel and podcast during his teenage years. Kristian's love for the creative arts, including television, animation, and film, flourished in his early teens, leading him to participate in the summer arts program at the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination, where he was introduced to animation. Despite balancing school and a commitment to cricket, Kristian excelled in the arts, earning both CSEC (GCSE) and CAPE (A-LEVEL) qualifications in Visual Arts. During his later secondary years, Kristian discovered a new passion for cameras, which sparked his journey into photography. He gained valuable experience through opportunities with Belle Imagery and Media House Studios, where he worked on notable projects such as location scouting for Outer Banks Season 3, camera operations, and live streaming for the Barbados Cricket Association, the West Indies Cricket Board, and various regional and local events. Kristian has also collaborated with several accomplished filmmakers and videographers in Barbados, significantly enriching his filmmaking knowledge. This expertise culminated in the creation of his viral short film We Is We, which explores the struggles and triumphs of a Bajan entrepreneur living in the UK. Known for thriving under pressure and embracing challenges, Kristian is deeply passionate about storytelling, whether through photography or film. With the guidance of esteemed lecturers from the University of the West Indies' Faculty of Culture, Creative, and Performing Arts, he refined his craft and earned a BFA (Hons) in Film and Photography. Kristian continues to pursue his dream of becoming a successful director, fueled by a desire to tell compelling and innovative stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Language skills

English

Native speaker

French

Beginner