Thanks for wanting to learn about me! (This website is my hobby page.)
I do not consider myself a photographer, but rather someone that has fun capturing a moment. I am very happily married and have an awesome daughter. I love all dogs and vegan food! I watch every documentary that I can. I encourage you to BE NICE to everyone.
Work
Publicity Fun! I thrive in a creative atmosphere. Quality of work as well as a friendly, fun, and hard-working environment are important. It’s not about taking credit, but rather getting the job done well. I respect my colleagues and value collaboration.
As a unit publicist with film and TV, having the opportunity to work with individuals that are passionate about their craft in all aspects of production has allowed me to highlight creative facets in front of the camera as well as behind the scenes. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing, social media communications, and public relations, I understand what it means to not only be a fan of innovative ideas, but also to be embedded within the community.
Education
I graduated with honors from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications focusing on Advertising and Photography (as well as additional studies in Journalism) and continued my studies through UNF’s Post Baccalaureate Program in English/Literature. In 2008 I was awarded a UNF Grad Program Scholarship for “Excellent Scholarship” and received the same award in 2009. I earned a Master of Arts Degree in English (as a member of Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honor Society) in 2010. In 2015 I was accepted into, and attended, Yale University’s Writer’s Conference where I did workshops with American novelist, screenwriter, professor, playwright, and essayist Trey Ellis among others.
Works Featured
My hobby photos have been published/highlighted by: American Theatre Magazine, Arbus Magazine, Folio Weekly, EU Magazine, Jacksonville.com, PHOTOJAX (2014), Rookie Magazine (tumblr piece), Perversion Magazine, Homoground (for making music videos), The GA Voice, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Crazy Dave’s Music Experience, Collective Con, DownBeat Magazine, Catapult Books, the UNF Journal Magazine, Jacksonville Business Journal, and other.
I also hosted and edited a podcast that BUZZFEED named one of the top 27 podcasts to listen to in 2018.
News
* In 2021 I became a member of the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600 – Unit Publicist
* In 2019 I started a new position as the Director of Marketing for a Georgia nonprofit.
* In 2018 I graduated from the Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta (ALMA) by Atlanta Regional Commission Program.
* In 2016 I founded a successful podcast that interviews cast and crew.
* In March 2015 I was accepted into the Yale 2015 Yale Writers’ Workshop. I earned my certification in June 2015.
* In March 2014 I was accepted into NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development for a summer Studio Arts program.
(I didn’t attend due to cost. Womp, womp.)
* I was also appointed as the official photographer for the Tallahassee Film Festival and Girls Rock Jacksonville. (Through 2016.)
Favorite Placed Traveled (So far!)
* Paris, FRANCE
* London, ENGLAND
* Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO
* Prague and Teplice, CZECH REPUBLIC
* Dresden, GERMANY
* Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
* New York, NEW YORK
* Oahu and the Big Island, HAWAII
* Hancock, VERMONT
* San Francisco, CALIFORNIA