There is nothing quite like a still to tell a story in a single moment. Over the course of my career I’ve worked with clients such as HOKA, Al Jazeera, Yaqeen Institute, & Human Development Fund. Whilst I have taken photos for weddings, graduations, family sessions, street portraits, businesses, & more, below are photos that relate closely with this role at David Douglas School District. (All photos edited on Adobe Creative Cloud)
DAVID DOUGLAS HS & AYCO FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT 26'
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DAVID DOUGLAS HS & AYCO FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT 26' 〰️
For Yaqeen Institute. Shot using Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera & Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens
The manager of Amaye International Restaurant located at 8000 NE Glisan St for the African Youth Community Orginziation.
A portrait of Angelica Pulido, the director of finance & development at AYCO.
A group of youth huddling around each other at Camp Manara for the
Two individuals greeting each other at a PCEF event.
A father and son sharing a invaluable moment at Camp Manara near Mount Rainer.
Gov. Tina Kotek addressing the Oregon Somali population after the wave of hateful rhetoric in the latter half of 2025.
Gov. Tina Kotek seated with the Oregon Somali population after the wave of hateful rhetoric in the latter half of 2025.
Senator Jeff Merkley seated with a group of males representing numerous African organizations & communities.
A youth from Reynolds School District rocking the neon.
The moments before flight: a youth stranded mid-air, looking out to parents & freinds.
Participants of PCEF 82nd Ave in Motion, departing the African Youth & Community Orginzation.
A portrait of two models from the Luundo Mutumubula launch & film screening- in which I composed a 5 minute film showcasing the life of the late Congolese soccer player- Pierre Ndaye Mulamba
MARKETING & DESIGN MATERIALS
A booklet designed using Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop.
Promotional content for a instagram campaign.
When creating video content for social media, I typically begin by filming in a horizontal 1920×1080 format. This approach provides greater flexibility, allowing footage to be repurposed for future promotional materials, presentations, websites, wide-screen displays, or projected events without sacrificing quality.
Once the edit is assembled, I focus on optimizing the content for social media engagement. This includes selecting appropriate background music, adding subtitles to improve accessibility and viewer retention, and designing a compelling reel cover that encourages users to click and watch the content. My goal is to create videos that are both visually engaging and adaptable across multiple platforms and communication needs.
My Background
VIDEO FOR SOCIAL
During my time at Life2Launch, I helped lead the launch of L2L Agency, a digital media initiative that supported nonprofits through social media strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling. One of our key partnerships was with the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB), where we facilitated a week-long, hands-on social media training for eight staff members, including interns and managers.
The goal of the training was to equip participants with frameworks for creating consistent, engaging social media content using only their smartphones. Rather than relying on expensive equipment or advanced production skills, we focused on sustainable content creation practices that staff could realistically implement on a regular basis. Through workshops, content exercises, and one-on-one coaching, participants learned how to plan, film, edit, and publish videos that effectively communicated their organization's mission and programs.