I’m ANAIS

When I was young, my dad rocked a film camera and I always loved being his model. Because I wasn’t fit to use a nice camera like his quite yet, I turned to disposable cameras. I took one everywhere I went and we often had to take multiple cameras to develop at once. Picking up prints after the long wait was the best feeling. Whether I was center of attention in a photo or I captured a special memory myself, there was something about having memories in hand that made me so happy!

Today, I stay behind the camera and capture the lives of others. Just like developing and picking up prints when I was a kid, I get just as excited when I hit send on a client gallery. In summary, I’m a native Austinite living my best life and capturing yours.

Main gig: I do a lot of event planning and people gathering as a communications and community engagement coordinator.

Education: I graduated in 2015 from St. Edward’s University with a bachelor of arts in communications.

MORE ABOUT ME

• Personal goals: In 2018, I promised to step up my travel game. I really impressed myself with the final list: Guatemala City, Mexico City, Denver, Orange County, Tulum, and Oaxaca. 2019 personal goal to be determined.

• Causes I support: A big part of my heart lies with supporting companies and organizations who’s mission is to empower Latinas in my community.

  I volunteer in various capacities with Con Mi MADRE - a nonprofit organization that empowers young Latinas to pursue higher education all while involving their mother every step of the way.

  You’ll also find me chatting up storms about Chingona Fest Texas and Jen Zeano Designs.

• Fun fact: I was terrified of dogs growing up but my first pup ever is a blue-nose pit bull named Otis. He loves cuddles and listening to me sing.