I am a freelance entertainment writer and photographer based in New York City. I'm an avid but discerning consumer and observer, with a particular interest in the internet's role in society and cultural environments' impact on art. I also specialize in seeking out new French talent for English-language coverage.I grew up in Silicon Valley, giving me a natural grasp on how to use technology and online resources in today's market. From there, I attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where I earned B.A.s in journalism and French. During this time, I studied abroad in France and Ireland, which further developed my understanding of a wide variety of cultural subtleties. Additionally, I spent a year interning at American Songwriter magazine's Nashville headquarters, where I learned how to navigate the music industry and took up photography.I am now located in New York, where I have completed internships at BlackBook magazine and CMJ. I have also contributed writing and photography to publications such as The WILD, Noisey, MTV Iggy, Brooklyn Magazine, Billboard, Paste, Tumblr Music, The Bluegrass Situation, CMJ, Out, One Week One Band, Pretty Much Amazing, Hopes&Fears, and Clash.Specialties: Writing, cultural criticism, editing, social media, photography