Professional/Personal Overview
I am a versatile freelance writer and photographer, who charges into any assignment, pen and camera blazing. I specialize in action sports, recreation, underwater photography and general feature writing, but I'm always willing to try something new.
Work Info
Expertise
Photographer
2 Years
Reporter
4 Years
Social Media
4 Years
Specialty
Entertainment
4 Years
Outdoors
10 Years
Sports & Recreation
10 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
5 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Lake Tahoe Action (11+), Tahoe Daily Tribune (11+), Tahoe Magazine (6-10), Vice.com (1-2), Reno Magazine (1-2), Spin.com (1-2)
Other Work History
Staff Reporter/Photographer at Tahoe Daily Tribune Digital Distribution Associate at SPIN Magazine Intern at Snowboarder Magazine
Computer Skills
Proficiency in Apple products and operating systems. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Intermediate HTML.
Technical Skills
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Wordpress and numerous content management systems.
Equipment
Macbook Pro, Canon DSLR and point-and-shoot cameras, Zoom audio recorder, GoPro Hero2, Great attitude
References
Annie Flanzraich, Editor, Reno Magazine Trisha Leonard, Editor, Tahoe Daily Tribune Tim Parsons, Editor, Lake Tahoe Action
Associations
Avantguild
Other
I'm very active in the Lake Tahoe outdoors and recreation scene. I have high-level snowboarding, surfing, rock climbing and backpacking experience.
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Reno, NV. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
Writing Samples
(Tahoe Magazine , 12/12/2012)
A compilation of photos and written blurbs about different winter-themed items, including recommended ski and snowboard gear. (Pages 72-75)
(Tahoe Daily Tribune , 5/26/2012)
A feature story about the residents of a mobile home park that will be demolished to make way for luxury condominiums.
(Tahoe Daily Tribune , 7/29/2011)
A news story about the decrease in motor boats and the increase in paddle sports on Lake Tahoe.
Website
To see more of my photography and writing, please visit my website.