OkayImDestiny

Photograph lifestyle and graduation portraits for high school and university students, capturing authentic expression, personality, and memorable moments across 30+ sessions over five years. Plan and direct photography sessions, including location scouting, posing guidance, wardrobe consultation, and creative direction to achieve client vision. Edit and deliver final image galleries using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, ensuring consistent visual style, color grading, and professional presentation that exceeds client expectations.

Lifestyle & Portrait Photographer at Various Clients (2019-01 – Present)

• Photograph lifestyle and graduation portraits for high school and university students, capturing authentic expression, personality, and memorable moments across 30+ sessions over five years.
• Plan and direct photography sessions, including location scouting, posing guidance, wardrobe consultation, and creative direction to achieve client vision.
• Edit and deliver final image galleries using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, ensuring consistent visual style, color grading, and professional presentation that exceeds client expectations.

-Photograph lifestyle and graduation portraits for high school and university students, capturing authentic expression, personality, and memorable moments across 30+ sessions over five years. Plan and direct photography sessions, including location scouting, posing guidance, wardrobe consultation, and creative direction to achieve client vision. Edit and deliver final image galleries using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, ensuring consistent visual style, color grading, and professional presentation that exceeds client expectations.

Product & Social Media Photographer at Sisters Apparel (James Charles) (2017-01 – 2022-12)

• Produced high-quality product and lifestyle photography for Sisters Apparel, a James Charles branded clothing line, tailored specifically for social media marketing campaigns and brand promotion.
• Shot and edited 10+ images selected and published across multiple brand social media platforms to highlight product features, styling, and seasonal collections.
• Collaborated with marketing leads and brand stakeholders to align visual assets with brand guidelines, aesthetic standards, and current content trends.

Behind-the-Scenes & Set Photographer at Undergraduate Film Productions & Festivals (2023-01 – Present)

• Captured behind-the-scenes photography for multiple award-eligible short films screened at university and independent film festivals, including 'The Violinist,' 'Western Photography Short Story,' and 'Trinket.'
• Documented on-set production, cast, crew interactions, and technical processes to create compelling marketing materials, key art, and social media promotional content.
• Coordinated with directors and producers to deliver curated, edited image sets on tight production deadlines in fast-paced, collaborative film environments; credited in official film credits.

Set Designer & Costume Designer at Western Photography Short Film (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Designed and constructed period-accurate sets and costumes aligned with western film aesthetic and director's creative vision.
• Supported lighting setup and audio engineering (boom microphone operation) to ensure technical production quality during filming.

Director, Writer & Producer at Trinket Short Film (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Directed, wrote, and produced a six-minute narrative short film from concept development through final delivery.
• Managed full production cycle including casting, location selection, crew coordination, and post-production workflow.

Guest Services & Operations at Walt Disney Company, Disney College Program (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Operated ride procedures at Big Thunder Mountain while maintaining strict safety protocols and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Managed cash handling, order fulfillment, and guest services in fast-paced theme park environment.
• Maintained high service standards and contributed to positive brand experience.

Bachelor of Arts in Emerging Media Production – California State University, Northridge (2026-05)

Study Abroad in Art History – University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (2023-01 – 2023-12)