Education
Elon University, School of Communications
- Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Television Arts
- Minor in Business Administration
The Courier-Journal
Photojournalism Intern
Louisville, Ky.
Jan. 2024 – Present
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with other photographers, reporters and editors to ensure high-quality visuals to match their vision for their stories
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with a focus on representing and reflecting the community visually
- Strong visual and technical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content that aligns with editorial standards
- Approaches assignments with empathy, sensitivity and cultural competence
The Columbus Dispatch
Photojournalism Intern
Columbus, Ohio
Sept. 2023 – Jan. 2024
- Utilizes a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of photographic techniques to create visually stunning narratives that engage and inform the audience
- Creates impactful photography that directly affects and resonates within the local community
- Commits to excellence in photojournalism, placing a significant emphasis on producing top-tier, in-depth coverage that delves into the heart of complex issues and stories
- Specializes in high-quality photojournalism with a particular focus on in-depth storytelling and collaborating with colleagues to create engaging community-centered work
The Indianapolis Star
Pulliam Photojournalism Fellow
Indianapolis, Ind.
May 2023 – July 2023
- Fosters authentic connections within the local community, cultivating trust and rapport to capture and share their stories, enriching the collective knowledge of Indianapolis and illuminating lesser-known aspects of the city
- Collaborates closely with reporters and editors to generate compelling and impactful visual content under tight deadlines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality material that resonates with audiences
- Contributes to the creation of engaging photo narratives alongside the visuals team, producing captivating and visually stunning stories that enhance the weekly photo spreads, showcasing diverse perspectives and evoking emotional responses from the audience.
The News Tribune
Visual Journalism Intern
Tacoma, Wash.
May 2022 – Aug. 2022
- Attends daily meetings to pitch story ideas and take assignments
- Interprets assignment summaries into compelling storytelling images and videos
- Covers events with high-quality photographs and videos to create engaging visuals for the website, print and social media
Elon News Network
Photojournalist
Elon, N.C.
Aug. 2019 – May 2023
- Contributes during pitch meetings to brainstorm photo stories and visual ideas for stories
- Fast turnaround times to make deadlines during breaks of events as well as final photos within an hour of the end of an event
- Communicate effectively with other photographers and reporters for their stories
Photo Editor
Jan. 2020 – May 2021
- Manages photography team of 15 photographers to cover events, breaking news and create meaningful photo stories for the community
- Communicates between reporters, designers and photographers to ensure high quality photos are taken for multiple platforms
- Improved the weekly photo pages by encouraging photojournalists to create their own photo stories
Video Production Team Member
Video Production Manager
Aug. 2019 – May 2023
May 2021 – Dec. 20211
- Works with news director to ensure high quality video and production for broadcasts and creating production schedule
- Teaches members how to use the equipment in the control rooms to put on the best show possible
- Communicates with others to make sure everyone is comfortable and ready for showtime
- Helps set up and run all the positions for ENN’s two live shows a week and special shows such as election shows
Elon Athletics
Photographer
Elon, N.C.
April 2020 – May 2023
- Produces high-quality photos from games and practices of the players as well as the crowd
- Quick turnaround times for submitting high quality photos during and right after the game
Professional Activities & Associations
- Tacet Eye Workshop Class of '23-'24
- VII Academy and Foundry Photojournalism Workshop Class of ‘22
- Mountain Photojournalism Workshop Class of '22
- National Press Photographers Association
- Asian American Journalists Association
- Diversify Photo
- NPPA Midwest 2nd Place – Sports Action | Dec. 2023
- NPPA Midwest 3rd Place – General News | Dec. 2023
- NPPA Midwest 2nd Place – General News | Nov. 2023
- NPPA Midwest 2nd Place – Photo Story | Nov. 2023
- NPPA Midwest 3rd Place – Photo Story | Oct. 2023
- NPPA Midwest 2nd Place – Sports Action | Sept. 2023
- NPPA Midwest 3rd Place – Photo Story | Sept. 2023
- Associate Collegiate Press Finalist for Sports Photo of the Year | Sept. 2023
- NPPA Midwest 1st Place – Photo Story | Aug. 2023
- NPPA Midwest 1st Place – Photo Story | July 2023
- PPA Midwest 2nd Place – General News | July 2023
- PPA Midwest 3rd Place – Sports Action | July 2023
- Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Region 2 Award - General News | April 2023
- N.C. College Media Association 3rd Place – Best Sports Action | Feb. 2022
- N..C. College Media Association 3rd Place – Best Sports Feature | Feb. 2021
- N.C. College Media Association 3rd Place – Best Sports Feature | Oct. 2020
- Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence National Winner – Feature | May 2020
- Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Region 2 Winner – Feature | April 2020
Skills
Visual Storytelling, News Judgement, Photography, Videography, Video Editing, Photo Editing, Video Production, Photo Mechanic, Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Illustrator