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needs: real projects, real expectations and an opportunity to build a professional portfolio before graduating. Mr. Most and David Kilkenney, founder of Gilmour's digital media program and now director of the Lower School, encouraged him to think beyond classroom assignments. When Leo decided to pitch companies with original commercial concepts, they trusted him with professional equipment and challenged him to pursue the opportunity.
When Gabriella Dunlevy '19 shadowed at Gilmour as a prospective student, one class immediately caught her attention: Photography I. She signed up, never imagining it would eventually become her career. After earning a marketing degree from Elon University and spending two-and-a- half years in a corporate marketing role, Dunlevy made the leap to full-time entrepreneur. Today, she owns Gabriella Dunlevy Photography, traveling across the country to photograph destination weddings. She credits Mr. Most with helping her discover not only the technical side of photography, but also the confidence to develop her own artistic style. “Photography isn't one-size-fits-all,” she says. “Mr. Most genuinely invested in each of us. He encouraged us to experiment, take risks and refine our own style.” Her younger brother, Leo Dunlevy ’22 , discovered that same encouragement through a different lens. While still a student, Leo created promotional videos for Gilmour's athletic department, producing content for teams and student-athletes. The work gave him something every young creative
After reaching out to hundreds of companies, one energy drink brand responded.
“It was one of the first moments where my interest in videography shifted from a hobby to a serious business pursuit,” he says. “It gave me the confidence to keep building from there.”
Today, Leo is the founder of Dunlevy Productions, a media company that creates strategic video content for luxury businesses.
Wedding photography by Gabriella Dunlevy ’19
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