Over the summer of 2024 I had the rewarding experience of working at Penny’s Palapa, a floating Mexican restaurant located in the Nanaimo Marina. I initially came on board to redesign the menus before the season kicked off, but soon after, took on the role of social media manager. Throughout the summer, I captured the vibrant atmosphere through photography and videography of the restaurant and its surrounding area. I managed the Instagram account, creating daily posts and reels that highlighted what makes Penny’s Palapa unique, while also teaming up with other local businesses for collaborative posts that helped promote our special offers and events. Additionally, I contributed to the website redesign, providing photography, content, and layout design to give it a fresh, updated look.
I had an amazing time working with the team at Penny’s and learned a lot of new skills regarding social media engagement, post timeline creation and food photography during my time in this position.
Check out the rest of these photos in the Photography section!