Service Summary
As an interdisciplinary consultant and visual storyteller, I provide a unique, informed lens that operates at the intersection of Systems, Dignity and Narrative. My work is designed for organizations that need to move beyond traditional reporting.
I specialize in Strategic Impact Storytelling, where I translate complex project findings, data, and systemic ideologies into resonant, human-centric narratives. Whether I am developing a "deep-dive" visual report for funders or documenting community ingenuity on the ground for advocacy purposes, my goal is to ensure that the stories of equity-seeking groups, innovators and change agents are captured with the utmost authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and technical precision.
This suite of services synthesizes thirty years of documentary photography with twenty years of policy and program expertise. From intuitive stakeholder engagement to the creative production of photographic archives, I provide a seamless bridge between the systemic and the true narrative.
By balancing professional consulting with a renewed dedicated artistic practice, I bring a creative acumen to every commission—offering bespoke editorial design, archival preservation, and high-impact visual advocacy that drives engagement and secures the future of vital community work.
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Home-based on the northwest pacific coast in the traditional unceded W̱SÁNEĆ territories near Victoria, but willing and able to travel as needed. Do reach out & connect, I would love to help tell your story!
Systems - Dignity - Narrative
My Approach
My practice is built on a trifecta of perspectives that allows me to see projects from the inside out:
01. Systems: The Structural Foundation
I begin by analyzing the architecture of the work. Drawing on a Master’s in International Development and deep experience in Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) in policy and programs, I navigate the socio-economic and political forces at play. I don't simply report findings; I synthesize complex systemic ideologies into clear, actionable, and evidence-based insights.
02. Dignity: The Respectful Witness
At the heart of every project is the human element. My approach is grounded in intuitive stakeholder engagement—a cross-culturally respectful method of building trust. Whether in high-level diplomacy or remote community settings, I serve as a witness to stories, ensuring every narrative is captured with authenticity, cultural sensitivity, safety and dignity.
03. Narrative: The Visual Translation
This is where complexity becomes resonance. As a classically trained image-maker, I translate lived experience and data into palatable, high-impact visual stories. Using an interdisciplinary lens, I transform "reporting" into compelling documentary photography and digital archives that connect with funders and the public alike.
A Reciprocal Journey
My work balances professional precision with a dedicated artistic practice. By honoring my own creative cadence—exploring analog mediums and experimental printing—I ensure that my consulting work remains innovative, visually sophisticated, and deeply informed.
I am a curious collaborator committed to social equity. My mission is to ensure that as we build better systems and dismantle the ones that no longer serve us, we never lose sight of the beauty, ingenuity, and humanity of the people within them.
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Developing a Lessons Learned project analysis, on field mission for the UN Development Program in Laamu Atoll, Maldives.
Testimonials
“I was fortunate to work alongside Lara, who while wearing multiple hats, brought our social cohesion project to new heights with her incredible media savvy. This program which reached immigrant and refugee youth across Canada, was hinged on using social and multi-media as platforms for learning and empowerment… She is a creative powerhouse and one of the most incredible people I have ever worked with!”
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"Lara has an expansive knowledge with regard to photography, design, layout and photo editing. Lara's photographs [for us] have been featured in such publications as Essential Vancouver, Where Magazine, Preview, American Indian Art, and the Vancouver Sun…”
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“Working effectively in foreign contexts requires sincerity, an open mind, and a lot of confidence…This ability demonstrates Lara’s skills for working in cross-cultural, even stressful environments while maintaining rapport, composure and grace.”
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“ It was a pleasure to see the obvious interest of Ms. Hill in the many facets of Tajik society, something that she sought to record on film and managed to do, in my opinion, with uncommon brio.”
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“…Caught between her curiosity and her work ethic, Ms. Hill is in the enviable position of being ever refreshed by her progress through life, through ideas, and through the world.”
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