I’m a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and a Haskell alum with a passion for photojournalism. I’m working on a master’s degree in Indigenous Studies and I think a lot about ethics, gazes, and racism in photography. I take the responsibility of portraying the communities I photograph seriously and strive to repair the legacy of harm caused by photographers who historically and presently have not represented people fairly and accurately.
I have been awarded Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Press Association in the following categories:
Photographer of the year
2024: 2nd place, All Divisions
2023: 3rd place, All Divisions
Photo Illustration
2023: 1st place, All Divisions
2023: 3rd place, All Divisions
Best Story/Picture Combination
2024: 3rd place, Division VII
Photo Package
2023: 3rd place, Division VII
More info on the awards received by The Lawrence Times: 2023 and 2024
Photos from other photographers :)
Wet Plate photo by Handmade Photography
Headshots by Gaskins Photography Collective