Cat covers a variety of subjects as a photographer at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. In this role, she services all 67 of Florida's county extension offices, 18 research centers and demonstration sites, and more throughout Florida and UF's main campus. The UF/IFAS photographers provide these departments with lab and field documentary photography, promotional photography, event photography, and studio portrait services.
Previously a sports photographer for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Auburn Tigers, Cat has experience photographing an array of Major League Baseball and NCAA sporting events and studio photo shoots. These events include the Barbasol PGA Championship Tournament, the March Madness Final Four Tournament, the College World Series, Cactus League Spring Training, various NCAA and ESPN photo-shoots, and Southeastern Conference and NCAA tournaments and championships for assorted sports.
A native of South Alabama and a 2019 Auburn University graduate, Cat enjoys hiking through state parks, sitting on the beach, and baking in her spare time.
Resume
Relevant Experience
11/2021 - Present
Photographer, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
[Gainesville, FL]
Print Shop and Graphic Design Manager, Walker Business Machines, Andalusia, AL.
[07/2020-11/2021]
Social Media and Marketing Manager, The Oaks Family RV Park & Campground, Andalusia, AL.
[05/2020-01/2021]
Freelance Photographer, Southeastern United States,
[2009-Present]
Sports Photography Intern, The Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix, AZ.
[01/2020-04/2020]
Photographer, Auburn University Athletic Department, Auburn, AL.
[08/2017-08/2019]
Photo Lab Manager, Department of Art and Art History, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
[08/2018-05/2019]
Staff Photographer, The Auburn Plainsman Student Newspaper, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
[05/2016-12/2017]
Licenses and Certifications
Strategic Communications Academy for UF Leaders and Scholars, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
[2025]
Remote Pilot Certification, Federal Aviation Administration
[2024]
Awards and Exhibitions
Above and Beyond Award, UF/IFAS Communications Department
[2024]
Communicator Award, Annual Report - Education Institution, Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts
[2024]
LEAD IFAS finalist, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
[2024]
Macro Photo Winner, Roberts EDU Lighting Workshop
[2024]
Enhanced Photo Bronze Award Winner, Association for Communication Excellence
[2024]
Photo Story Bronze Award Winner, Association for Communication Excellence
[2024]
Service Photo Gold Award Winner, Association for Communication Excellence
[2023]
Feature Image Gold Award Winner, Association for Communication Excellence
[2023]
Picture Story Silver Award Winner, Association for Communication Excellence
[2023]
Enhanced Photo Silver Award Winner, Association for Communication Excellence
[2023]
Superior Accomplishment Award Finalist, University of Florida
[2023]
Rising Star Award, UF/IFAS Communication Department
[2022]
Picture Story Bronze Award Winner, Association for Communication Excellence
[2022]
Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Exhibition
Alfa Farmers Federation, Ala.
[2020]
(All You Need Is) Satisfaction: Art Inspired by the Songs of The Beatles and Rolling Stones,
Emerge Gallery, Saugerties, NY.
[2019]
Department of Art and Art History Award in Studio Art, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
[2019]
Juried Fine Art Student Exhibition, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
(Juror: Maddy Rosenberg, CentralBooking)
[2019]
Department of Art and Art History Merit Award, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
[2018]
Department of Art and Art History Award, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
[2018]
Juried Fine Art Student Exhibition, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. (Juror: Victoria Camblin, Art Papers)
[2018]
Newspaper Pacemaker, Associated Collegiate Press for The Auburn Plainsman
[2017]
Juried Fine Art Student Exhibition, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. (Juror: James Elkins, School of the Art Institute of Chicago)
[2017]
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Art Scholarship, Andalusia, AL.
[2013]
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Studio Photography, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
[2016-2019]
Associates of Arts, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, Andalusia, Alabama
[2013-2015]