Today we’d like to introduce you to Allison Barr
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
When I was younger, I tried a million hobbies that never stuck. One day, a friend in high school showed me that you could get really into movies. We had a movie marathon based on a director, and that changed everything for me. That moment made me want to become a filmmaker. When I told my family this, my aunt sent me an old camera of hers she said I could use for filmmaking. When I got it, I realized it actually didn’t have a video feature. So, I started taking photos instead. I fell in love with the way it united me with people.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has definitely not been smooth. I studied Journalism in college, and graduated in 2020. My last term of school where I was to finally get into Photojournalism education, all moved to online courses. Graduating in June of that year also set me back job-wise. I felt very directionless in my career, and it has taken me months of asking successful photographers to coffee to teach me what I missed out in my last term. I now feel like I have a better understanding of the field, but I think everyone feels a little lost sometimes.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a photographer based in Portland, Oregon. I focus on working with women, queer, and trans folks. My goal is to always make underrepresented voices feel seen and empowered in my work. While I do a lot of studio photography, couples shoots, body positive work, etc., my heart is in Photojournalism. I feel most fulfilled when I’m giving people in my community a voice.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
I recently read “The Defining Decade” by Meg Jay which has helped me reevaluate a lot in my life. Other than that, I learn the most from my mentors and in person networking events.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://AllisonBarrMedia.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliisonder/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliisonder
- Twitter: https://x.com/Alliisonder
