BABE #1: DONNA IRENE,
Freelance Photographer
Our very first featured Babe is Donna Irene. I met Donna when she happened to be the photographer for several of my dance team photo shoots in college. (She's responsible for my most-liked Facebook profile pictures to date and I'm forever indebted to her for it.) It’s worth noting that because our team was student-run, we couldn’t afford an expensive shoot, so Donna volunteered her services free of charge. We were so blown away by her generosity, ability to go with the flow, and of course beautiful talent and quality of work. I’ve enjoyed following (and living vicariously through) her adventures ever since. Donna perfectly exemplifies someone who is making a living by following her passions and taking her life into her own hands, and I'm honored she took the time to be here today! #YGG, Donna.
The Basics:
Hometown: Miami, FL
Current city: Miami, FL
Alma mater: Florida State University
Degree: Entrepreneurship
Job title: Freelance Photographer
The Favorites:
Go-to coffee order:
Iced espresso with vanilla syrup. It’s bomb.
Must-have item in your bag:
Business cards ;) You never know who you might meet today!
Trip you’ve taken:
I recently spent 5 weeks visiting 11 countries in Europe including Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Malta, Greece, Belgium, Germany and Czech Republic. Phew!
Ways to spend your free time:
Cooking vegan food, drinking craft beer, attending local community events with friends, and cuddling my dog.
The Hustle:
I'm a freelance photographer and travel blogger, but I like to call myself a storyteller. I use my camera to tell stories of love and purpose and use social media as a platform for spreading that message. When I’m home in Miami, I photograph weddings and shoot social media content for local brands under the name Donna Irene Photography. My part-time gig is The Sunny Traveler, a budget-focused travel blog I started a year ago where I share my travel tips and inspiration.
