Hey there, I’m Victoria!
I am a photographer and graphic designer, Colorado Native, who is currently making Chattanooga, Tennessee home. Design and photography are virtually inseparable to me. I fell in love with them simultaneously nearly 11 years ago a — and if we’re honest, one without the other is a little like chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips…still good, but somewhat lacking. Are you with me?
When I first got started in photography, I spent every free moment in the darkroom, learning to process film and images. Studying the power of light, the depth of contrast, and the impact of composition. Not long after, I joined the school yearbook team and committed nearly every evening and weekend to shooting sports, plays, and events.
Manually creating layouts with a pixel ruler in hand, the connection of design and photography became my daily obsession. I may or may not have skipped more than a few classes to go work on the yearbook or be in the darkroom, but I went on to double major in photography and graphic design, so I consider it time very well spent.
Overall, I love helping people who are passionate about what they do
connect to their ideal customers.
The work that I do is, in the simplest sense, building bridges,
from you and your business to your customers.
Your website, social media content, etc. is the a visual representation of your team, your values, and the excellent service you already strive to provide -- the virtual handshake to new customers and a familiar face to your long-time regulars.
When I was a little girl, my mom always said that I approached everyone as a friend that I just didn’t know yet and I don’t think I ever outgrew that. I love helping and serving those around me in whatever capacity I can. At a dinner party, I’m the one chopping last minute garnishes for you or helping wash dishes at the end of the night. I’m all about the all in this together mentality. As a wise 6 year old once told me “helpin’ others is what makes the world go ‘round.”
When I’m not busy working,
You’ll find me working on DIY home projects, baking up a storm in my kitchen, or adventuring with my husband and our furry sidekick (and my all-time favorite coworker), Tsavo. We love exploring the city during the week, checking out all the best eateries and hunting for the best sweet potato fries in town. BUT on the weekends, we’re all about getting out to any forest, beach, or lake. If you have a must-visit near Chattanooga, let me know! We’re still pretty new here and I’m always up for ideas.
If you’re dying to hear more, here are five things
you might not know about me.
My husband and I came a long way to find each other. I grew up in Colorado and my husband was born and raised in Kenya. We met in Arkansas, then spent 5 years in Portland, Oregon before moving to Chattanooga, TN.
We finally got to go to Kenya in August of 2018 and spent 26 days on safari, relaxing by the beach, and seeing the places where he grew up. If you haven’t gone, start saving! It’s worth every penny.
For someone who never worked in retail, I am phenomenal at folding laundry.
We’ve recently bought our first home and we are almost always knee deep in home projects (removing wallpaper and popcorn ceilings, skimcoating rough walls, painting, etc.) It’s hard work, but I’m loving every second of bringing new life into it’s 70’s bones.
My senior year of college, I started working on the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe…and I think I’ve nearly got it.