THE ADVOCATE: A HIDDEN GOLDMINE

One of the hard things about becoming a professional photographer these days is getting experience and versatility within this creative field. So, when I found out I could gain both of those things here at the Advocate and in return, get my classes paid for, I was pretty excited. A chance to get my work published, week to week, while also building experience shooting in multiple, challenging environments – who could pass that up?

It’s been great to capture moments in places that most photographers can’t get access to. Through the Advocate, I’ve had the opportunity to shoot five Portland Timbers games, a Thorns game, a Blazer game, a local band’s professional portraits, and various other events that would be closed to me, otherwise.

Aside from the photography skills I’ve been able to work on, through a combination of a great advising staff and talented and motivated student colleagues, my Advocate work has pushed me forward to become a better content creator. It is such an underrated group on campus that really is valuable and important to the atmosphere of the school and community.

I’ll be forever thankful for the experience and for the people I have met here, and I’m excited to see what this journey has next for us.

The photos above are a few of my favorite images that I’ve taken during my time here.

Advocate Staff