Professional Experience
Lauren V. Allen is a visual creative focused on food, travel + culture photography who also loves to immerse herself in video + virtual reality. She is a perpetual lover of traditions, edibles, people and the crossroads where they collide to create a visual story. Her eclectic mix of documentary + fine art photography invoke nostalgia while stirring together simple, organic storytelling images welcoming you into a genuine + authentic experience.
Expertise
Photographer
7 Years
Editor (video, film)
4 Years
Other, Specify
1 Year
Specialty
Food
3 Years
Travel
3 Years
Lifestyle
7 Years
Industries
Online/new media
7 Years
Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
2 Years
Academia Teaching
3 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
7 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Short Stack Ediitons (10+), The Local Palate (1-2), Bit & Grain (1-2), The Daily Tar Heel (10+), The World In A Pocket (3-5)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (1-2), Duke Kunshan University (3-5), Louis & Lavender (10+)
Other Work History
Virtual Reality Director + Cinematographer for Duke Kunshan University (3 VR web documentaries)
Photography Instructor with North Carolina Scholastic Media Institute (5 years)
Photography Teacher in Durham Public Schools (3 years)
Technical Skills
Digital Photography, Videography, Virtual Reality (filming + editing), Darkroom Photography (black & white), Food Styling
Foreign Language Skills
Some Spanish
Some French
Computer Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Capture One
Auto Pano Video
Auto Pano Giga
Squarespace
Wordpress
Social Media
Google Drive
Microsoft Suite
Equipment
Nikon
GoPro
Apple
Work Permits & Visas
China
References
Kevin Primus (919) 795-5757
Kaitlyn Goalen (310) 612-2977
Mackenzie Smith (432) 528-0973
Awards
SXSW
CPOY
Mountain Workshops
University of North Carolina's 37th Frame
