Samantha is a Photographer and Filmmaker. Ever since she was a kid, she found herself behind the camera. She loved making skits with her friends and having fun photoshoots. Once she was about to enter high school, her local school offered a Digital Video Production program where she realized she could make her passion become a career. She put all her efforts into her program and decided to further her education in film at Full Sail University where she received her Bachelor’s in Film. Unfortunately, when COVID-19 disrupted our world, creativity felt slim. Samantha could no longer create films in groups and her passion started to dwindle until she found Photography. Photography was her saving grace during the hardest time in her life. She started by taking creative portraits, boudoir photography, landscape, and self-portraits. Now that COVID has cleared, she has made a name for herself as a published photographer and excels in wedding photography. She runs her own photography business, is a top photographer in a published magazine, and has now continued her journey to share her knowledge at F.I.R.S.T Institute in Digital Photography.
Kate is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Orlando, Florida. Originally from Southern Colorado, her early love for photography started with a love for nature, exploration and the stories of others. For the past 4 years, Kate has owned and operated her professional wedding business, serving a diverse clientele across the US and beyond. Though well versed in many subsets of the photography world, Kate’s artistry is inspired by true documentation, connection, and emotion. With her roots in wedding photography, she has developed a deep passion for small business growth and mentorship, and strives to equip and empower young professionals to realize the vast realm of photo industry careers at their fingertips.
I’ve been doing photography for 7 years and being a videographer for 4 years. I started my career from home then into UCF from 2016 to 2019. Since then, I have continued to work as freelance till today. My passion was music at first. But then wanted to create visuals for said music.
My experience ranges from a variety of jobs. Working with Schools, the fashion industry, the car dealership business, event coverage, weddings, product photo shoots, multiple businesses. I’ve used a lot of what I learned and utilized each category to elevate my experience!
I love taking photos or creating content but. Seeing someone love my work is another type of excitement.
Taking photos for the New York Times, taking pictures of celebrity’s, or Running my own business and learning more of how photography is evolving. All of these contribute to growth and that will be never ending.
Jessica Danser started her career over twenty five years ago by starting a wedding photography business in Orlando.
After running a successful event and wedding photography business for over ten years she made the switch to pursue her passion in the commercial photography industry.
Jessica began shooting behind the scene photography and advertising for film and television productions working on sets for Golf Channel, NBC Sports and a variety of other film and commercial projects.
While freelancing for numerous clients Jessica sharpened her skills in the studio and on location photographing portraits, commercial headshots, editorials for print and online publications as well as product and food photography for Publix and other industry leaders.
With such a diverse set of clientele and projects she also focused on developing her talents for photo editing, composite artwork and graphic design.
Jessica has enjoyed the wide variety of projects and clients she has had the opportunity to work with and continues to grow her skills pursuing video projects and offering her knowledge of the industry to others.
Kristen is an award-winning event and sports photographer originally from Pittsburgh PA and currently residing in Orlando FL. Kristen brings over five years of experience as a professional photographer and has been published in Forbes and Ebony, to name a few. Her passion is capturing moments and inspiring others to follow their dreams.
Max is a Certified Professional Photographer specializing in black & white, studio portraiture, seascapes, macro and architecture. He discovered the vocation of photography taking an elective black & white film course at St. Petersburg College and from there, became enamored with the medium of photography. He received his Certificates at Pinellas Technical College with a concentration in Commercial Photography Technology. Once Max received his education, he resided in the Tampa Bay Area for a decade, working as a sole proprietor for his own photography business as well as professional portrait & volume, sports and commercial photography companies. After representing Leica Camera, AG as a Brand Ambassador and Academia Instructor in Boston, Max has moved back to Florida to discover his photography in a new perspective and evolve his skills to the fullest. He has a passion for photographing in analog format and having a sense of purity to his image making. He remains a driving force in preserving old school techniques, yet ready to embrace modernization, for an ever changing industry.
Logan is a multi-disciplined visual artist specializing in active lifestyle imagery. Growing up in a suburb of Cleveland, he was fascinated by all forms of art and exploring what was possible in the world. Spending time with traditional art, music, and even performing, he eventually discovered that cameras had a lot less cleanup than painting, and poured all of his focus into photography. He began shooting professionally in 2008 as a photojournalist, and his passion for making, combined with storytelling and a love for action in the outdoors, has fueled him to build a life of adventure and creativity. Whether it be with stills, motion, or drones, his works have been hired and published by clients such as GoPro, LifeProof, Sports Illustrated, The Orlando Sentinel, FILA, CBS, and Fox Sports. Logan has always been passionate about sharing his love for image making with others, and has been teaching photography since 2011.
When I was eight years old, I took my first great picture. It was at the zoo, back home in Puerto Rico, and in that moment photography became part of who I am today. As a photographer, I’ve been fortunate to be a part of many special moments for people to remember a lifetime. My Puerto Rican heritage defines my cinematic style with vibrant colors and rich darks. My passion for photography and my desire to share it, are the reasons why I’m here. With over 10 years of freelance experience, I want to inspire a new generation of artists, so they know it is possible to create a career of something you love.
I am a working studio and art photographer passionate about teaching and learning. I enjoy the studio scene working with lighting techniques and a variety of subject matter to create a perfect image. I also enjoy adding artistic elements and metaphors to my photographs allowing the viewers to decipher an image’s meaning.
I have a B.S. degree in photo-technology from UCF and have been showcased in the southeast museum of photography. I have photographed many of Florida's local music artists and helped create their promotional and music album images. I have also worked with many local businesses, photographing their products and services, and helping them grow their brand.
I grew up in the country side of Florida and found an appreciation for art in nature that still inspires me today. I'm also a big fan of modern contemporary art, I can be found either walking around the local museum or a local nature trail. My favorite quote is from Ansel Adams, who helped create and protect our national parks with his images, “A photograph is often looked at, seldom looked into.”
Nearly a decade ago, I embarked on a journey in the world of visual storytelling. My passion for photography ignited during my time at Florida State University. Over the course of four years of being a photographer, I began strengthening my skills by adding videography and graphic design to my creative arsenal. This evolution led me to make a significant move from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando in 2020, where I fulfilled my dream of opening a production studio before the age of 25. Over the years, I’ve been able to provide people with skills in the industry that they didn't know they were capable of. Over time, this has led me to where I am today, pouring into the next generation of great photographers. Whether through the lens of a camera or the frame of a video, my passion will always remain for pouring into others as well as myself.
