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All About Me

Photo of Kayla with a green background and white dress
Younger photo of Kayla playing volleyball in a blue uniform and white knee pads

I believe every sport is an artistic practice filled with emotion, beauty, and intensity. My goal is to capture the connection between action and art, freezing moments in time that tell a story.

 

As a Marketing Content Specialist at Menlo College, I specialize in photography, graphic design, and video production, focusing on campus events, athletics, and student life. Whether I’m on the sidelines of a high-energy game, behind the lens at a campus event, or crafting visuals for admissions, my work revolves around authenticity and storytelling.

 

My passion for photography began when I saved up for my first DSLR after eighth grade, but it was in college that I truly fell in love with action photography. While studying Art and Design with a minor in Graphic Communication at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, I worked as a photographer for Mustang News, where my first major assignment landed on the front page. That experience led to an internship with Cal Poly Athletics, where I captured the intensity and emotion of sports—from game-changing plays to quiet moments of focus. Seeing my images featured on the Cal Poly Athletics website and social media reinforced my passion for blending movement and storytelling through photography.

 

Growing up, I played competitive volleyball and later took up surfing and rock climbing in college. Being an athlete has shaped the way I approach photography, allowing me to anticipate movement and merge my artistic background with fast-paced action.

 

At the heart of my work is the belief that action and art are deeply connected. I strive to preserve the raw emotion, power, and grace of every moment—bringing stories to life through the lens.

Awards

2025 March

Gold Award - Newsletter Category

Menlo College's What to KnOAK Campus Newsletter June 2024

Issued by 40th Annual Educational Advertising Awards

 

2022 March

Second Place Best Photo Illustration

Issued by California College Media Awards

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Exhibits/Shows

2024 October - 2025 April

Fan Art: Bay Area Sports Exhibition

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art​​

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2023

Yours Truly...

Cal Poly Department of Art and Design BFA Exhibition

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2023 April

SLO International Film Festival Short Cuts

San Luis Obispo Fremont Theatre

Licenses & Certifications

Issued January 2025

Essential Skills in Adobe Premiere Pro 2024

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Issued November 2024

Learning to Shoot with Strobes

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Issued April 2024

Learning After Effects

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Issued March 2024

HTML Essential Training

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Issued March 2024

Later Product Pro

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Issued March 2024

WordPress Essential Training​

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Services

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