photo by: will burris, 2023
photo by: violet lewis, 2025
I am the lead photographer for Mizzou Gymnastics, Soccer, and Tennis. In this role I take high quality images of sporting events for social and marketing campaigns. My other responsibilities include editing photos from asset shoots, directing a group of younger student interns, conceptualizing editing presets for each sport that match with brand identity, live transmitting photos during games, live editing photos as on-stie photographers live transmit them, key-wording and organizing photos in our archives, and traveling with teams to away games and events.
Photo by: kaylee english, 2023
My Story
On days when school was out when I was in middle school, especially during the summer, I found myself having nothing to do. My parents worked a lot at this point in my life so, it was just my two dogs, my older sister, and myself at the house during the afternoons. One day over the summer, I found my mother's Canon DSLR and I played with it all day, taking pictures of my two dogs. This is when my burning passion for photography ignited.
Once I began high school, I created highlight videos for my school's basketball team. After basketball season I decided video was not for me and I quit creating highlight reels. However, I wanted to stay involved with the team by creating content so I began focusing on photos. I quickly discovered I was much better at telling stories in this format.
I knew I wanted to continue sports photography in college. Once I got to the University of Missouri, I began working for Mizzou Athletics, where I have worked all four years I've been a student. My first three years I covered every sport. My senior year, I stepped into a leadership position as the lead photographer for Mizzou gymnastics, soccer, and tennis. I have loved every second of my time here and enjoy telling the stories of these amazing teams and athletes. I cannot wait to keep telling their stories for years to come!
photo by: Ava Kitzi, 2022
