About
Northern California
born & raised, artist, performing arts enthusiast, dance photographer, and advocate for arts accessibility.
I am a long-time creative and have been photographing dance for 15 years. I graduated from California State University Northridge with a B.A. in Special Major: Visual and Creative Communication. In 2018, I received a certificate in Social Emotional Arts through the Arts & Healing Initiative (UCLArts & Healing) to further promote the therapeutic benefits of the arts. I believe art is a powerful tool for promoting joy and wellbeing and I do my best to incorporate many different art mediums into my life.
I've served many Bay Area and Los Angeles arts organizations.
Additionally, I am on the advisory board with the non-profit BEMOVING. My involvement with BEMOVING began in 2013 when I first photographed the summer education program in San Francisco. I love supporting artists through attending performances, documenting with photography and most recently, making mini photo zines!
Arts Organizations
experiences
BEMOVING
Photographer for Summer Programs and Classes. Board Member, Advisory Council, Administrative Assistance, Research, Event Assistance. BEMOVING.org
Palo Alto Art Center
Visitor Services, Office Support. Event Assistance, Event Photography, Chalkboard Art & Signage.
San Francisco Dance Film Festival
Event Photographer, Website Assistance, Event Support.
Arts Education
Mastering Music Supervision (Noise/Racket)
An Interactive 8 part course with Emmy Nominated Music Supervisor Brienne Rose.
Arts & Healing Initiative (UCLArts & Healing)
Social Emotional Arts Certificate "empowers educators, community arts professionals, mental health practitioners, and others in maximizing the social-emotional benefits of arts experiences". ArtsandHealingInitiative.org
California State University Northridge
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts Special Major: Visual and Creative Communication Course highlights: Art & Mass Culture, 2-D Design, Dance Production, Graphic Design, Independent Study- Photography, Music in Film, Perspectives of Dance, Photography as Art.
General Education and Electives. Course highlights: Color and Design, Leisure Lifestyle Development, Asian Americans of Mixed Heritage, Intro to Filmmaking, Contemporary Filmmakers, Sociological Perspective, American Indian Science.
Additional experiences
Shout & About
Retail Associate, Social Media and Photography, Event Assistance.
P.F. Candle Co.
Research before Flagship Store opening. Retail Associate. Event Assistance.
Communication Arts Magazine
Rock River Music
Internship. Assistance with receiving contest submissions for the illustration, advertising and photography annuals.
Internship with music licensing company based in San Francisco.
I'm ALL ABOUT
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DANCE Natural
Curating
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performances
photography
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