quanisha hill

photographer / filmmaker / writer / teaching artist

photographer / filmmaker / writer / teaching artist

BIOGRAPHY

Quanisha Hill is an emerging multimedia artist based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. A graduate of Washington Technology Magnet School, Quanisha first picked up a camera at the age of ten. What began as an interest in capturing portraits of her family and snapshots of the natural world has since evolved into a deeper exploration of identity, community, and culture through visual media.

Over the past year, Quanisha's work has grown to reflect her deepening understanding of African American history and her own cultural roots. Her photography and video projects increasingly center on themes of Black identity, resilience, and representation, capturing everyday moments with purpose and meaning. Whether through intimate portraits or narrative-driven videos, she uses the camera as a tool for both expression and education.

Quanisha currently serves as a teaching artist and portraiture photographer at In Progress, where she helps youth and families from Saint Paul's North End neighborhood engage with digital storytelling. In this role, she not only creates original media but also mentors younger artists, helping them develop technical skills and confidence in sharing their own stories. 

QuaLIFICATIONS 

Quanisha Hill is skilled in professional DSLR camera operation and understands the technical and creative aspects of composing strong photographic images. She is experienced in setting up lighting and backdrops for portraiture sessions, creating environments that are both visually appealing and comfortable for her subjects. Her strengths in portraiture photography include directing subjects, managing natural and artificial lighting, and capturing expressive, emotionally resonant images.

In video production, she has developed interviewing skills and is confident in conducting story-driven video shoots. She is also experienced in scriptwriting and narrative development, allowing her to structure short-form content with clarity and impact. Quanisha has documented numerous community events through both photography and video, demonstrating her ability to capture dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Her post-production abilities include editing photographs and video using industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Final Cut Pro. She is also proficient in using Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, and Keynote for writing, presentation, and project planning.

With four years of experience mentoring youth, Quanisha has become a trusted peer leader. She has also led community-based portrait sessions for the past two years, bringing her talents into public-facing environments and fostering meaningful creative engagement with families across her community.

skills

  • professional DSLR camera operation

  • lighting and backdrop set up and operation

  • portraiture photography technique

  • video interviewing skills

  • scriptwriting and story development

  • event documentation in photography and video

  • post-production editing in photography and video

  • Software applications: Adobe Photoshop, Light Room, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word, Pages, and Keynote

  • 4 years experience working with youth as a peer mentor

  • 2 years experience in leading community based portraiture sessions

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