Lux Corrona
luxcorrona@gmail.com | 678-338-0578
Journalism Portfolio: luxcorrona.myportfolio.com/work
Freelance Portfolio: shotsbylux.myportfolio.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lux-corrona
EDUCATION
University of Georgia (Fall 2023 – Spring 2025), Mercer University (Fall 2021 – Spring 2023)
Bachelor of Arts – Major in Journalism, Minor in Religion
Cumulative GPA: 3.92/4.00
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Understanding of AP Style and ethics of journalism, experience working at a publication, advanced camera knowledge, video and audio knowledge, video and audio editing skills, event management, team leadership
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
The Mercer Cluster, Multi-Media Editor and Staff Photographer | October 2021 – September 2022
- Experience leading and working alongside a team to edit and produce a student-run newspaper
- Experience with the pace of a newsroom and quick turn-around dates
- Strengthened photo and video journalism skills
The Oglethorpe Echo, Health and Diversity Staff Reporter | January 2025 – Present
- Experience with community journalism and locally oriented storytelling
- Gained understanding and empathy of community issues and values, specifically those related to health and diversity, and how to help meet those needs through reporting
- Experience with publication editing, YESEO AI development, and multi-platform social media production
The Red & Black, Photo Contributor | February 2025 – Present
- Experience photographing a wide variety of sports and events
- Experience producing quality photo packages with quick turn-around dates
VISUAL STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE
Freelance Documentary and Wedding Videographer | September 2023 – Present
- Experience with administration, event planning, legal contracts, DaVinci Resolve, audio and sound, fast-paced environments, organic and high-stakes storytelling
Freelance Portrait Photographer | December 2021 – Present
- Experience with interpersonal relationships, directing, artificial and natural-light portraiture, social media marketing, Adobe Lightroom and Bridge
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Young Life, Ropes Course Intern | Goshen, Virginia | May 2024 – August 2024
- Experience with team leadership, event management, and volunteer training
- Skills gained: Adaptability, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, inclusivity, compassion
Cathedral Coffee, Barista | Macon, Georgia | November 2022 – May 2023
- Experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment, communication skills
AWARDS
- Official 2023 Selection for the Macon Film Festival
- First Place: Best Photo Essay, GCPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
- Third Place: Best Photograph–Editorial/Feature, GCPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
- Third Place: Best Entertainment Feature, GCPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest