CHI-TOWN ORIGINAL

Raised by The Windy City. Refined by the West Coast.

Curiosity, hard work, great mentors, a master’s degree in journalism and an occasional assist from a cheeseburger on tough days taught me everything I know. Here, photo shoots are major, cameras are always rolling, we’ve got a backstage pass and we will beat the clock: welcome to my world.

📷 smizing champ

Former Executive Assistant to Tyra Banks. To answer all of your sudden, urgent and immediate questions: Yes: she is everything you think she is, and more. #GirlBoss #TyraTaughtMe #SmizeGameStrong

📷 talent whisperer

Late talent? Petty Princess? Uncooperative Ernest? (I know I know, that one was a stretch) Let me chat with them real quick...

📷 integrity

I believe in being kind for no reason. I've found that people do their best work and operate at their fullest, maximum potential (and even surprise themselves with how much they can accomplish) when they are treated well, encouraged and it is communicated that their role, no matter how "big" or "small" is actually and seriously, a BIG deal.

📷 crisis manager << 0 to 100 real quick >>

#SetLife can get real crazy real fast. When it comes to production, I agree with a wise man [Steve Urkel] who once said “don’t fret my pet”: the key to a successful shoot, script, product or production is being able to think quick calmly. I’m a proven, proactive team leader (groups of 75+ people), which requires clear direction and the desire to set the entire team up for a win. You could call me an organized professional with an apt for bringing clarity to chaos. Or Keri. That works, too.

📷 original content creator

Mood boards? ✓

Visually stunning pitch decks? ✓

Shot lists? ✓

Story boards? ✓

You name it, I can create it. And while I’m at it, I promise we’ll have a little fun doing it.

📷 book ‘em boss

Photographers, directors, makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, hairdressers, audio supervisors, sound engineers, editors, designers and directors of photography (hi, friends!): these are my people, and they are the best of the best. And I am always looking forward to working with these gifted gangs.

📷 works well with others

Throw me in the creative sandbox and I will help you build your castle, not tear it down. I thrive in collaborative environments: some of the projects I’m most proud of have been the results of incredible partnerships, sponsorships and creative mind collisions. My mantra is the more creatives, the merrier. Because, we’re better together.