Hello.

Hailing from sunny, Southern California, I was lucky to grow up learning to love the ocean and Mexican food. With a nearly lifelong penchant for design, my early work years consisted of graphic design and advertising production. As a highly social creature, I transitioned into event production — producing large parties, weddings, and corporate events where I honed my skills in service, customer relationships, budgeting, talent wrangling, and multi-tasking.

Then eventually, more than 15 years ago, I discovered the compelling world of photo production and found my true North. Since then, I’ve relocated to the Pacific Northwest to further explore my passion for nature and have thrown myself headlong into the industry, most recently working in-house at Nordstrom.

My experience ranges from managing still-life, fashion, video and social shoots both on location and in studio. I’m well-versed at interfacing with cross-functional teams including marketing, buyers, creative, and operations. Production and project coordination experience includes budget management, art buying, venue selection, contract negotiation, travel logistics, catering …. and all other needs that arise in between.

I consider myself very organized, personable, resourceful, and ever-curious. I have been called an energizer bunny and a very loyal team player who will do what it takes to make a successful shoot.

leekarin888@gmail.com