I am first and foremost an outdoor enthusiast. I adore nature and love to experience the joy of watching others learn and grow within it. I am an avid creative artist. I enjoy sewing, crafting and an extensive array of art forms. I have taught enough classes at camps to have earned my camp nickname, "Bamboo Wendy."
I have 21 years of experience as a professional photographer. I photographed my first wedding while in college at Gardner-Webb University. That seems like yesterday. I began my photography career in the dark room, developing my own film. I now work with one of the most prominent digital cameras in the industry. I have learned and grown as technology has advanced.
I would estimate that I have photographed thousands of events in my career, over time. I have photographed many subjects in many settings. I am completely comfortable behind my camera and thoroughly enjoy capturing true, realistic moments that are un-posed and naturally occurring. I have the ability to pose my subjects, based on my client's needs, but do believe that the photojournalistic, natural approach to photography is my forte.
I have the pleasure of working as a freelance photographer for numerous organizations, including our local private school, college, and theatre on a regular basis. I thrive in the realm of media and the arts.
Owner and operator of a brick and mortar storefront.
Maintained a physical business storefront.
Scheduled client appointments, events and portrait sessions.
Worked closely with brides and wedding planners to achieve desired results on a strict schedule.
Maintained the functions of a business website.
Posted to social media to engage followers.
Managed accounting and bill pay for business responsibilities and operations.
Handled marketing and advertising.
Melinda Maxwell
Director of Enrollment Marketing
Spartanburg Methodist College
706.974.3658/cell
www.smcsc.edu
MaxwellM@smcsc.edu
Lee Healy
Director of Communications
Spartanburg Day School
864.582.7539 ext. 2013
www.spartanburgdayschool.org
lee.healy@sdsgriffin.org
Jay Coffman
Executive Artistic Director
Spartanburg Little Theatre
864.316.6433/cell
www.spartanburglittletheatre.com
jcoffman@spartanarts.org
Adam Sanders
Youth Theatre Director
Spartanburg Youth Theatre
864.237.1001/ cell
www.spartanburgyouththeatre.com
asanders@spartanarts.org
Alex Hicks
Chief Photographer
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
864.497.0141/cell
www.goupstate.com
phcalex.hicks@gmail.com