I am available for freelance work in all areas of photography including, but not limited to, photojournalism, editorial portraits, large documentary projects, senior and family portraits, wedding and engagement photos, and product shoots. I also have extensive experience specifically in food, music and dance photography.

Education

Lakota East High School – Graduated in 2001 with Honors

Western Kentucky University – B.A. in Photojournalism and Cultural Anthropology

Work

Envato • Online Education Network • 2009-present
Writer then editor of Phototuts+, an online photography eduction site

University of Cincinnati • 2011-present
Adjunct professor teaching photojournalism courses

CityBeat • Alternative Weekly in Cincinnati • 2008-2012
New media director and photo editor, managed and produced web content and photography

Cox Ohio Southwest Group • Newspaper Group • 2005-2008
Worked as a photojournalist then photo manager for the Hamilton JournalNews, Middletown Journal, and other weekly papers

Awards

Ohio Associated Press 2007 • First place for “Lianna’s Voice” photo essay

Best of Cox 2007 • Winner for “Veteran Honored” photograph

Ohio Public Images Network 2006 • Award of Excellence for “Lianna’s Voice” photo essay

AltWeekly Awards 2006 • Third place for “A Gentle Faith” photo essay