Laura Austin
Freelance Photographer & Content Creator · Laura Austin Photography
Los Angeles, CA
In My Own Words
Highly creative and multitalented Photographer / Journalist / Online Media Expert / Videographer. Proficient with all social networking platforms and the marketing strategies involved. Able to take on all aspects of the project process including art direction, design, photography, writing, production, and promotion with an understanding of what not to do, which provides the ability to take on and run a project all the way through if required.
Work Experience
Freelance Photographer & Content Creator
Laura Austin Photography2006 – Present
Continuous freelance projects. Have done work including photography, journalism, production, videos etc. Contributed to sites including New York Times, Forbes, ESPN, Cool Hunting, High Snobiety, LivefastMag, and more . Clients Include: Nike, Google, New Balance, Stance, Skullcandy, Cadillac, Uniqlo, Asics, Luna Bar, Rapha, Marlboro, Timberland, Virgin Mobile, Oakley, Garrett Leight, Jamba Juice, Vans
Columnist
RadCollector2009 – 2014
Responsible for running a column on High Snobiety’s action sports/lifestyle site, RadCollector.com. Through my own initiative I’m expected to produce and curate high quality content on a regular basis. Marketed the column to a point of creating a web presence and loyal followers. www.radcollector.com
Online Editor
The Berrics2013 – 2013
Generated and curated the Berrics website. Worked with skate companies to generate organic content . Created exclusive editorial pieces. Handled all social media outlets.
Online Editor
SNOWBOARDER Magazine2010 – 2012
Responsible for all digital media for Snowboarder Magazine. Tasks include creating engaging content through writing, photography, video & design working with contributors, covering events, consistent travel, working with brands for online programs, planning & performing site redesigns, and marketing through all social media outlets in order to increase followers/fans. Required to be engaged and keep a finger on the pulse of trends to ensure the website is a valuable source of the latest in snowboarding.
Graphic Designer
Quiksilver2009 – 2010
Designer responsible for all of snow as well as some skate and surf print marketing material to come out of Quiksilver. Responsibilities include design and production of catalogs, advertisements, event posters, hangtags, packaging, POP, etc. Required to work efficiently on multiple projects at once to meet tight deadlines.
Lead Designer
Darkside Snowboards2007 – 2009
In charge of design work at Darkside snowboards. Responsible for making stuff look good. Projects include ads in Snowboarder Magazine, designing a Darkside/Oakley goggle, stickers, t-shirts, flyers, ect.
Snowboard Content Contributor
ESPN2008 – 2009
Photojournalist for the snowboard section of ESPN's website. Responsible for covering events, interviewing riders, and basically keeping people updated on what is going on in the industry.
Hardgoods Creative Intern
Burton Snowboards2008 – 2008
Assisted in creative for hardgoods including snowboards, boots, and bindings.
Education
Stowe High School
2004 – 2008
