Best in Cinematography 2022
I was the cinematographer for the short film, Soloist (2022), during the 2021 fall semester. During the 10th annual Movie Camera Movement’s Red Carpet Premiere, I was awarded Best Cinematography.
2022 Illinois College Press Association 1st Place in General News Photo
My photo from a ‘die-in’ protest at SIU. Jazmin Vazquez, a SIU student, watches as chancellor Austin Lane greets protestors outside his office after emerging from his office. The photo won first place in the General News Photo section at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association Awards.
2022 Illinois College Press Association 2nd Place in Photo Essay
A series of photos from the coverage of the Illinois State Fair in DuQuoin, Illinois. The series won second place in the Photo Essay section at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.
2022 Illinois College Press Association Honorable Mention in Sports Photo
My soccer photo taken during a women’s soccer team’s match at SIU received an honorable mention at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association Awards.
2021 Richard M. Blumenberg Screenwriting 2nd Place Award
My screenplay, Space, was selected as a co-runner up at the Richard M. Blumenberg Screenwriting Competition at SIU.
2021 Illinois College Press Association 2nd Place in Sports Photography
This shot of SIU Men’s Basketball player Marcus Domask reacting to a call against SIU at the 2020 Arch Madness won 2nd place in the Illinois Collegiate Press Association (ICPA).
2021 Illinois College Press Association 2nd Place in Multimedia Reporting
I produced a video during a Black Lives Matter protest that was met with counter-protesters in Vienna, IL on September 27, 2020. With the help of the three staff reporters who helped out with recording additional footage, I share this award.
2021 Illinois College Press Association Honorable Mention in Multimedia Reporting
I was given an honorable mention for video I produced as a video component to go along with my photo story of Doris Morris, a local Donald Trump merchandise seller, about her story and her thoughts on the upcoming 2020 election.
Best in Cinematography 2021
I was the cinematographer for the short film, X (2021), during the 2021 spring semester. During the 9th annual Movie Camera Movement’s Red Carpet Premiere, I was awarded Best Cinematography.