Purple Turtle Photography and Design

I have over 10 years of experience as a photographer with specific skills in capturing portraits, sports, events, weddings, and products. I love photography and capturing a moment in time that will never repeat itself is one of the reasons I’ve always enjoyed photography. Sometimes an unconscious moment is caught, a look, a smile, a view, that is so fleeting and wonderful. It allows me to capture memories of family; travel; friends; and the passage through life itself. I love to express myself artistically through the medium of photography, either with film or digital. 

While I lack expertise in the art of drawing and painting by hand, I believe that my experiences in photography have helped me become a very competent graphic designer. Photo composition and graphic layout are greatly related. I am adept at visualizing a potential photograph or design and doing whatever technical details are necessary to create it. I love creating clean compositions and strive to create the most eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing designs.

I am obsessed with social media and thrive in the belief that online presence is the best way to connect customers to companies and brands. I specialize in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest as well as scheduling programs such as Hootsuite. I am also experienced with designing and managing MailChimp to create e-mail newsletters and campaigns. Content managing is my jam and I enjoy customizing and organizing templates through Squarespace and Wordpress.

I currently work part time as a photographer, graphic designer, and social media manager for a company in Santa Cruz and volunteer for the Santa Cruz Derby Girls as a graphic designer for their Public Relations committee. 

EQUIPMENT USED

• Nikon D750

• Nikon D90

• Desktop PC

PROGRAMS USED

• Adobe Photoshop CC

• Adobe Lightroom CC

• Adobe InDesign CS4

• Adobe Illustrator CS4

• Adobe AfterEffects CC

• Squarespace

• MailChimp

• HootSuite

Proficient with Mac - Expert with PC

EDUCATION

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  • Bachelor of Theater Arts 2010

    • Stage Management & Organization

  • Graduate Certificate 2011

    • Stage Management & Organization

• Cabrillo Community College, Aptos CA (Current student)

  • Pursuing AA in Digital Photography

  • Pursuing AA in Graphic Design

I'M ALSO GOOD AT

• Archery

• Avian Companions

• Ukulele

• Karaoke

• Nerf Gun Modification

• Part Borg

• Bright hair colors