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Isabelle is originally from Lockport, New York, and was raised here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She earned her Fine Arts degree at Winthrop University with an emphasis in photography and painting, learning about commercial photography, along with double minors in Photography and Art History. She hopes to earn a master’s degree to further her art education and knowledge base in the near future and would like to teach in higher education someday. She brings crucial skills to her position such as working in digital and analog formats, versatility in all forms of photography, and bringing an artist’s perspective to the team.
A few facts about Isabelle include that she loves reading and painting, cannot live without her cat, and is a Buffalo Bills fan. Describing herself as spontaneous, observant, and introspective, she has a passion for growth as an artist and enjoys finding new techniques to challenge her. She strives to stay determined by relying on herself and recognizing that she is relied upon by others. She is inspired by music and by her peers and lives by the wise advice to breathe and take a moment when stressed.