Visual Sounds Studio is a synthesis of creativity and analytics.
Background:
In June 2013, I graduated from Portland State University with a focus on technology and data analysis. Just a month later, my mother decided to pursue a passion of hers and purchased a food cart. Despite my initial lack of knowledge about running a business or using commercial deep fryers, I decided to jump in and learn on the go. Over the years, I mastered various aspects of business operations, from marketing and social media management to customer service, bookkeeping, photography, grant writing, and time management.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Long on Books, a valuable resource for independent authors, reached out to me for assistance in designing websites and social media campaigns for new authors. Our collaboration was a success, and it inspired me to found Visual Sounds Studio, VSS, in 2021. VSS is an all-in-one business where I can blend my business acumen with my technological skills and passion for photography.
I am dedicated to creating unique digital representations of individuals and businesses through accessible digital marketing, helping them reach their current and potential clients effectively.
What is “Visual Sounds”?
I have always enjoyed looking at life behind a camera lens. In 2019 I invested in my first professional camera and began taking my photography more seriously. At this time, I started to think of what I could call my photography. I wanted a name that was not only unique and meaningful but also representative of who I am. I’ve always loved taking photos simply because I enjoy looking back on memories, but a big part of my passion is based on a more personal reason.
When I was 15 years old, I began to lose my hearing. I was diagnosed with a rare form of hearing loss called Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, ANSD. My eyes essentially became my ears. Taking photos gives me the ability to freeze moments and sounds. When I look at the photos I’ve taken, I think about what I was able to hear and what else could have been heard within that moment.
Visual Sounds is a collective concept that defines me within my work.
