Category: Photography
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Uncle Gill’s Pop Up Barber Shop
It’s hard to imagine the various privileges white people have until they come face to face with them. I have always been able to get my hair cut at any salon, however this is not the same reality for some Winona State University students. Being located in the rural river…
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WSU Homecoming ’24
Homecoming is a magical time of year on college campuses. It brings new students and graduated alumn together through the power of tradition. This past fall, in 2024, I had the honor of being brought back as an alumna to Winona State University to capture the true warrior spirit that…
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WSU Outdoor Headshots
There’s something magical about the open air that adds an extra spark to every photograph. Whether it’s the soft glow of natural light or the backdrop of lush greenery, these outdoor headshots bring out natural charm and vibrant energy in every shot.
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WSU Commencement
Scholars fill the gymnasium in their graduation caps and gowns as the crowd claps to their accomplishments of becoming a WSU alumni. Sentimental speeches are given by the graduating classes’s peers before they line up to accept their diplomas before heading out onto the courtyard for goodbyes and good lucks…
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WSU Warrior Game Day Experience
Student clubs, campus departments, and local vendors line the streets for the Warrior Game Day Experience. Creating a sea of purple, all gather round to participate in festivities and welcome the football players as they approach the field as a good-luck send-off before the game.
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WSU Education Village
The Education Village was a new building project to create 21st century classrooms to equip the next generation of teachers to teach the next generation of learners. I had the ability to watch this project from start to finish; attending various media tours, from wearing a construction hat through the…
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WSU Group Headshots
Capturing group headshots is a delicate art of blending individual personalities into a visual narrative of togetherness. During my role as lead photographer for Winona State, I’ve been able to capture diverse groups of students and employees, to cherished alumni. Behind the lens, I was able to foster an atmosphere…
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WSU Homecoming
Homecoming at Winona State sparks an electric campus wide celebration leading up to the weekend’s big game. Vibrant with purple pride, students flood the campus immersed in a week-long spectacle of warrior themed events. As lead photography I was able to participate in capturing the heart and soul of what…
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WSU Welcome Week
Welcome Week marks the start of new beginnings and fresh starts. The week kicks-off with move-in day where new freshman move into the dorms. It is filled with heartfelt goodbyes to parents as excited college students discover their newfound freedom. The week continues with the annual outdoor picnic and club…
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WSU Studio Headshots
Studio sessions: where professionalism meets personality. In the controlled ambiance of a studio, it is the photographers job to capture each subjects’ unique essence by bringing out their confidence and vibrant expressions.
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