Meet the Team

Julieta Torres Aldana is a graduate from the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, GA where she obtained her Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Photography. She currently resides in Houston, TX where she spends her time photographing events and concerts, specifically focusing on the K-pop and cosplay scene. When she's not busy creating, she spends her time listening to music, playing video games or taking her dog on a walk. 

Leila Miranda is a photographer born and raised in Austin, TX. In her free time, she can often be found capturing street scenes along Congress Avenue or Guadalupe Street. She’s also a big live music fan, so if there’s a show going on, there’s a good chance she’s up front snapping shots of the band—or the crowd going wild.

Michelle is a Chinese-American photographer and creative from New Jersey, now based in San Francisco. She graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's in Business Analytics but has always had a passion for the arts, music, and travel. Capturing a special moment is always her goal, whether that's an artist on stage or a beautiful landscape somewhere.

Odawni Villahermosa is a photographer currently based in San Diego, California. Born and raised in the Philippines and having lived in Japan, her perspective is shaped by a tapestry of cultural experiences. Her work is driven by a deep curiosity for people and their stories, capturing them with artistry, intention, and a spirit of creative exploration. 

Shelby is a self-taught photographer based in Austin, TX. When she isn't obsessing over photography, you can find her making music with her band Talking Backwards. Her goal is to one day be able to make a living off her creative passions. Until then she enjoys spending her free time working on her own creative projects, hiking, playing video games and watching movies.

Quenton Hua is a Houston-born photographer and software engineer based in Austin, Texas. He recently graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Computer Engineering. What began as a hobby in street photography eventually evolved into a passion for capturing everything from cars and nature to events. When he’s not coding, gaming, or doom scrolling, you can probably find him playing pickleball.

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Based in San Antonio, Texas, Amethyst is a photographer and student at the University of Texas at San Antonio, studying film and sports management. When she’s not working or pursuing one of her many hobbies, she can be found at concerts, spending time with family, or with her daughter, her cat.es here

Lucero Leon graduated with a BA in Graphic Design from Texas A&M–Corpus Christi and loves creating handheld pieces that make a difference—think brochures, t-shirts, and flyers for organizations and causes she cares about. Designing for people doing good work makes her own work feel more meaningful and personal. When she’s off the computer, she’s usually listening to music, grabbing food with friends, going to karaoke, or spending time with her family and pets (who are basically coworkers at this point).

Kara Noun is a Houston-based Cambodian graphic designer. Kara is a recent graduate from the University of North Texas with a BA in Interdisciplinary Art & Design, double minoring in both Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. Her priority in her designs have always been focused on emphasizing self-expression, creativity, and constant growth.

Bri is a graphic designer from south Florida based in Dallas, TX. She graduated from FAMU with a BS in Graphic Design and loves print/physical media. She aims to make art in a way that people are able to visualize and understand her mind. She is a hardcore music, animanga and fashion lover - she uses all three to influence her work daily!

Natalie Gonzalez is a Houston, Texas–based creative designer specializing in branding, apparel graphics, and visual storytelling. She studied Graphic Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, where she developed a strong foundation in narrative-driven design. Her work explores the intersection of internet culture and cultural phenomena.

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Vi-Linh Nguyen is a Vietnamese American web developer and digital artist currently based in Texas, who likes to write stories on the side. As a recent alumni of DePaul University's Computer Science graduate program, her goal has always been to make a more creative digital experience landscape through art and code and storytelling. When her eyes aren't glued to a computer Vi-Linh can be found upcycling or making up stories for the characters in her head to live in.

Kimberly Michelle Saenz is a poet and artist based in El Paso, Tx. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, awarded a BA and MFA in Creative Writing with a minor in Art History. Kimberly is ambitious to record the intersection of culture, history, and language as a study of and resistance to convention. Because she encourages the use of creative outlets to confront and challenge the self and the institutions which shape us, and values interacting with other artists and their work, Kimberly is pursuing a career in publishing, editing, museum studies, and/or academics. Kimberly aims to publish her own writing because she wants to make a difference and understands the catharsis that comes from writing and creating.

Based in Texas, Lisa has her bachelors in Biochemistry from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Professional yapper and food eater, Lisa has a lot of opinions about things that concern the young (and likely) Asian community of the San Antonio-Austin area. Living in Texas for over 15 years, Lisa has seen lots of change and growth that she will explore with her reviews.

Vi-Anh is a digital artist and programmer currently based in Texas. After getting her Master's in Computer Science, she strives to combine her love of art with her passion for code to create something more colorful for the digital world. When she's not working digitally, she enjoys reading comics and playing video games to explore what she can incorporate in her own storytelling.

Howdy y'all! My name's Jon, but I go by V! I'm a San Antonio based up-and-coming journalist with a creative writing background. I always do my best to bring a unique storytelling perspective to event coverage and features! Nice to meet you!

Sydney Reed is a San Antonio native who loves diving into the world of social media and keeping up with the latest trends. She’s always creating, curating, and sharing what inspires her. When she’s not scrolling for the next big thing, Sydney is dabbling in writing where she gets to blend her love for sound and storytelling.