About Janel Carrington
I’m Janel Carrington, a Chicago-based filmmaker, creator and model. I develop concepts, appear on camera, film and edit content across beauty and personal style, cameras and creator tech, destinations, and luxury hospitality.
My perspective combines an eye for the image with an understanding of the brief. As co-owner and marketing director of Kilwins Chicago, I also work on the brand side of partnerships—thinking about the customer, the message and what a project needs to achieve.
My work includes collaborations with Wynn Las Vegas, Prada Beauty, Valentino Beauty and XTRA Muse. I bring that experience to projects from the first idea through the final edit.
Your mind is your magic.
Every story I tell begins there.
Where I create.
Beauty & Personal Style
Beauty and style through a filmmaker’s eye and a model’s presence. I create cinematic product stories, expressive beauty looks and wearable outfit inspiration—with honest fit observations from my 5′11″ perspective and the personality of a friend whose taste you trust.
Beauty & fragrance · Fashion & styling · Tall-fit perspective
Destinations
Places with a story to tell. Through cinematic travel diaries, local discoveries and personal observations, I capture the character of a destination—from its streets and landscapes to the culture and everyday moments that make it memorable.
Travel films · Local culture & discoveries · Destination storytelling
Cameras & Creator Tech
The tools behind the images, explained by the woman making them. I take cameras and creator technology into my actual filming, editing and travel routines, pairing practical explanations with footage that shows what the tools can do.
Camera demonstrations · Filmmaking BTS · Creative workflows
Luxury Hospitality & Experiences
Luxury lives in the details—and how an experience makes you feel. I bring hotels, resorts, dining and distinctive experiences to life through immersive visuals and personal storytelling, capturing the atmosphere, thoughtful touches and moments that make them worth seeking out.
Hotels & resorts · Dining & wellness · Distinctive experiences
Results
By the numbers.
Eight Reels published July 23–October 20, 2026 · Metricool data reviewed October 22, 2026
Featured Reel
Chicago Shopping Content
Diesel Sample Sale
“A Chicago sample-sale Reel highlighting standout finds, pricing and practical details for local shoppers.”
Watch the Reel on Instagram- 10,881
- views
- 160
- saves
- 244
- shares
- 7,444
- accounts reached
Views are accumulated views for the eight Reels in this sample, published July 23–October 20, 2026, from Metricool data reviewed October 22, 2026. Engagement by reach = summed interactions ÷ summed Reel reach × 100. The follower count is from the October 20 follower record. These are organic content analytics, not campaign sales results, and are not a guarantee of future performance.
Collaborations
Brands I’ve worked with.
