Education:
2011- M.F.A. Photography, Barry University
2003- B.F.A. Concentration in Photography, Clemson University, Cum Laude

Exhibitions (*juried exhibitions, **solo exhibitions):

2014- Biennial Barry University Visual Arts Show, Gato Gallery, Miami, FL

         Artsfest After Dark, Artsfest Memorial Park, Stuart, FL

2013- Biennial Art Exhibition, Ritter Gallery, Florida Atlantic, University, Boca Raton, FL 

         *EXPOSURE Award Exhibition, See.Me Gallery, Long Island City, NY        

         “Our Stories, Our Strength”- 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Art Show, One West Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 

         Square Show 3, Bear and Bird Boutique and Gallery, Lauderhill, FL

        *SPE Women’s Caucus Members Exhibition: Intimacy and Voyeurism: The Public and Private Divide, California Institute of Integral Studies

               Gallery, San Francisco, CA.  Jurors: Joyce Neimanas and Patrick Nagatani.

2012- Barry University Visual Arts Show, Gato Gallery, Miami Shores, FL

       **Shooter, CMP South Marksmanship Center, Anniston, AL

         Square Show, Bear and Bird Boutique and Gallery, Lauderhill, FL

2011- *Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Exhibition, Regional Finalist, Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery, Miami, FL.  Junors Danny Simmons Jr.,

               Andre Guichard, and Miguel Paredes.

        *SPE Women’s Caucus Members Exhibition: Science, Poetry, and the Photographic Image, Northlight Gallery, Arizona State University,

               Tempe, AZ.  Jurors: Mary Ann Lynch and Deb Willis.   

        *SPE Women’s Caucus Members Exhibition: Science, Poetry, and the Photographic Image, 2011 SPE National Conference SCAD Trois

               Gallery, Atlanta, GA.  Jurors: Mary Ann Lynch and Deb Willis.    

       **Shooter, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Barry University, Gato Gallery, Miami Shores, FL        

         Barry University Visual Arts Faculty and Alumni Invitational, Gato Gallery, Miami Shores, FL

2010-  *2010 Juried Student Show, Barry University, Gato Gallery, Miami Shores, FL, Juror: Dr. Yolanda Sanchez

         Snap-to-Grid, Los Angeles Center for Digital Arts, Los Angeles, CA
         Heart Happening, Margulies Art Warehouse, Miami, FL
         6x62010, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY

         CU in China, Images of China, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
         Winter Showcase, Gato Gallery, Miami Shores, FL
2009-  Hope Blossoms: An Art Happening, Margulies Art Warehouse, Miami, FL   
         5th Annual South Beach Photo Marathon Exhibition, Photographs of South Beach, Tropicolor Gallery, Miami Beach, FL
         Art Walk, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
2008-  Art Walk, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
2008-  Intimate Spaces, Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, FL
2007-  Addressing Iraq, A response to the war in Iraq, Reitz Union Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2003-  **Bible Belt, A Study of Southern Church Culture, Freeman Gallery, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
       **In Color, South Carolina Wildlife Magazine internship, Lee Gallery, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Selected Publications: 

2014- Bloomberg Business, Online publication, Outstanding Miami Waterfront Home Interiors, 4 August

         Design District magazine, Winter Issue, pg. 42-49, Interior Design photographs 

         inWeston magazine, April issue, pg. 58, Interior Design photographs

2012- Fort Lauderdale Magazine, November Issue, pg. 29-30, Interior Design photographs

         Sun Sentinel, October 24, Interior Design photographs

         Shotgun Sports, (Cover) October Issue, Olympic photographs

         USA Shooting News, September/October, Olympic photographs       

         USA Today, 22 August, Section C, Olympic photographs

         The Shooting Wire, August Online E-Blasts, Olympic photographs

         USA Shooting News, April/May, NCAA Rifle Championship photographs

2011- Exposure, 44:1 Spring 2011    

2005-Present- On the Mark, Civilian Marksmanship Program Print Publication, Contributing Writer and Photographer

         The First Shot, Civilian Marksmanship Program Web Publication, Contributing Writer and Photographer

Collections: 
Lotus House, Miami, FL 
CMP Gary Anderson Marksmanship Center, Port Clinton, OH

CMP South Marksmanship Center, Anniston, AL
International Shooting Sports Federation Headquarters, Munich, Germany
Army Marksmanship Unit Pool Range, Fort Benning, GA

Barry University, Miami Shores, FL

Works held in private collections in the United States
 
Presentations/Lectures/Exhibition Jury Member:

2015- Juror for Boys and Girls Club of West Palm Beach annual photography competition.

2013- Marine Corps and Navy JROTC Service Rifle Championship, Salt Lake City, UT.  Awards Banquet Guest Speaker- Discussed involvement in

               competitive shooting as an athlete, coach and photographer.  

2013- Juror for Boys and Girls Club of West Palm Beach annual photography competition.

2012- Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL- Presented Shooting Sports and the 2012 Olympics

2011- Society for Photographic Education Southeast Regional Conference Featured Presenter- Presented Shooter, Myrtle Beach, SC
2011- Gallery Talk, Gato Gallery, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL

2003- Gallery Talk- Lee Gallery, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Awards and Grants:

2013- EXPOSURE Award Exhibition Selection, See.Me Gallery, Long Island City, NY 

2011- Regional Finalist, Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery, Miami, FL

2009- Honorable Mention, 5th Annual South Beach Photo Marathon, Miami, FL

2003- Clemson Art Departmental Summer Research Grant, Clemson University, SC
 
 

Photography Portfolio

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