This is the first TikTok account I built completely from scratch as a test. In just a few months, I grew it to over 1.5 million views on a single video and reached hundreds of thousands more across multiple posts. I understand how to work with the algorithm and I can use that same strategy to grow your brand on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
My Portfolio-
Wee Bean Coffee Co.-
A cinematic café reel capturing the cozy atmosphere of a local Michigan coffee shop. Shot entirely on iPhone and color-graded for a soft, nostalgic aesthetic, this short film highlights the warmth of natural light, calm interior textures, and the inviting rhythm of everyday moments.
Created for short-form ad placement on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Soundtrack: Midnight Jazz (Jazz Instrumental)
Shot & Edited by: Carson Lijana
Chicago Architecture Tour-
A cinematic night reel capturing the vibrant energy of Chicago’s downtown skyline. Shot entirely on iPhone and color-graded for a warm, moody aesthetic, this short sequence highlights movement, lighting, and atmosphere through river reflections, skyline symmetry, and urban night tones.
Soundtrack: Chicago Freestyle (feat. Giveon)
Shot & edited by: Carson Lijana
Rainy Nights in Detroit-
A late-night cinematic reel shot in Detroit, capturing the quiet rhythm of the city under the rain. Deep color grading and low-light framing highlight the contrast between warm streetlights and dark city shadows, creating a timeless, film-like mood.
Soundtrack: Smooth jazz
Shot & edited by: Carson Lijana
Autumn Sunset in Chicago-
A golden autumn evening captured in Chicago. Shot on an iPhone and color-graded to bring out the warmth of the season, this reel blends glowing skies, city reflections, and soft rain for a cinematic, timeless feel.
Soundtrack: Time After Time, Miles Davis
Shot & edited by: Carson Lijana