I offer heirloom portraits in the surrounding areas of Edwardsville, Illinois and St. Louis Metro area. With my unique style and approach to each individual photography session, you will get a custom portrait photography experience and elegant, yet simple, ways to display your heirloom, family art.

Bridge graphic designers work with the layout editor to create advertisements and infographics for publication online and in print. They work with writers/editors to create designs that will accompany articles. Graphic designers create puzzles and other digital elements and art, as needed.

Bridge photographers work with writers and the rest of the staff to capture photos that will be included in print publication. Photographers will be asked to attend events, arrange photo shoots, and capture photos for special assignments.

The Bridge associate editor assists the editor-in-chief and helps manage the publication of the newspaper and coordinate workflow. Associate editors may be asked to conduct interviews, verify sources, or perform
independent research, as needed. Review/edit all articles for grammar, spelling, and AP Style compliance, while providing feedback to
writers/editors/staff members as necessary. Work with writers (and other staff members) to help them become better at their jobs. Write at least two news articles a month. Write at least one editorial (or column) a month.

Bridge graphic designers work with the layout editor to create advertisements and infographics for publication online and in print. They work with writers/editors to create designs that will accompany articles. Graphic designers create puzzles and other digital elements and art, as needed.

Bridge photographers work with writers and the rest of the staff to capture photos that will be included in print publication. Photographers will be asked to attend events, arrange photo shoots, and capture photos for special assignments.

The Bridge editor-in-chief is responsible for managing all the day-to-day operations of preparing the newspaper for publication and ensuring each issue/web article is released on time. The editor-in-chief, along with the advisor, has the final word about which stories and photos get published,
and how the publication will look in print and online. Create/approve a variety of assignments, including but not limited to, news articles, infographics, multimedia projects, website updates/improvements, and advertising initiatives. Publish a monthly column. Review/edit/approve all articles/captions/layouts/advertisements for accuracy, grammar, and
sentence structure, as well as potential libel or slander, and edit the items for final publication, while providing feedback to writers/editors/staff members as necessary. Conduct weekly staff meetings, at which news stories and other assignments will be discussed/assigned. Create a budget that serves as a flexible road map for the newspaper and indicates which news stories/photos/advertisements/graphics go on what pages. Draw up any proposals or other information requested by the advisor. Generate/implement new ways of doing things, especially concerning technology and the utilization of new media to reach readers. Enforce deadlines and make sure all the ads get published on time. Oversee the distribution of the newspaper to stands and through intercampus mail.

Bridge graphic designers work with the layout editor to create advertisements and infographics for publication online and in print. They work with writers/editors to create designs that will accompany articles. Graphic designers create puzzles and other digital elements and art, as needed.

Bridge photographers work with writers and the rest of the staff to capture photos that will be included in print publication. Photographers will be asked to attend events, arrange photo shoots, and capture photos for special assignments.

My courses include:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Design
Digital Photography
Basic Design