My photographic career and process is steeped in commercial ideals. Photography and branding are forever connected in my mind and are the backbone of my creative process. Whether I am working with a client or launching a faux cosmetics line in my free time, the process is the same. I enjoy studying mission statements, researching imagery, text, competitors’ styles, color pallets, compositions, and anything else that is essential to conveying the product. For every image I take, there is a product or lifestyle I am trying to make marketable. Marketing is a compulsion just as strong as photography because to me they are one in the same.
EXPERIENCE
NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune
New Orleans, LA
Summers
2012–2018
Freelance photographer working on arts and entertainment content such as location and drink photos for bar guides in 2014 and 2015, product photos for a king cake guide in 2014 and cocktail feature in 2016. Created multipart projects spanning summer internships in 2012 and 2013, including photographing at the Audubon institute and a project on how students treat coffee shops as a second home with guidance from photo editors and photojournalists. My work was published in print and online.
Memphis College of Art, Community Education
Memphis, TN
2017–2018
Managed the social media account of the community education branch of Memphis College of Art. Produced photos and text for multiple social media platforms.
Grizzlies Foundation, Memphis
Fall
2016 -2017
Potographed Grizzlie Foundation sponsored events for social media presence.
United Photo Industries,
NewYork, NY
Summer
2017
Completed an internship involving photography archiving, gallery management, reception planning and outdoor exhibition installation.
French American Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast,
New Orleans, LA
Summer
2014–2016
Party, food, and overall event photos for the French American Food and Wine Festival in New Orleans, which were used
CounterTake| Video Production Company
New Orleans, LA
Summer
2014–2015
Worked as Videographer and assisted in set-up and break down of sets for Make Louisiana Beautiful 2015 video, and KaBoom 2014 video, including working with lighting, sound, and camera operation.
Freelance Photography
Summer
2013–2014
Completed photo jobs including Project Monarch, shot butterfly and event photos at botanical garden; Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell’s office, covered pride parade and neighborhood cleanup in 2013; and Brad King Secondline photography, assisted with engagement photoshoot.
SKILLS
Photography and videography, as well as comfort and experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Lightroom, and Bridge. Proficient and knowledgable of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat curation.
EDUCATION
Memphis College of Art, Memphis,TN, Bachelor's Degree of Photography
RECOGNITION
Among six Memphis College of Art students chosen as photographers for the 2016-2017 NBA Grizzlies season. Photographed courtside as well as players’ interactions with sponsors and fans.
Photos selected for curated exhibits at Rust Gallery Memphis College of Art (February 2016), Playhouse on the Square, Memphis (May 2016)
French embassy in Washington, D.C. requested permission to use a king cake. It was printed in 2014 New from France weekly publication