Brand and community storytelling through photography.

About Sorena

Sorena is a highly experienced event photographer and visual strategist based in New Orleans, with over a decade of capturing powerful, story-driven imagery. Her work has appeared in Forbes.com, Upscale Magazine, and in marketing campaigns for New Orleans & Company, as well as in exhibitions at the Contemporary Arts Center and the Ashé Cultural Arts Center.

Sorena bridges the gap between art and business strategy. She is currently completing her Master's degree in Marketing and Communications at Loyola University New Orleans, a distinction that allows her to integrate cutting-edge marketing strategies into her visual work. This advanced expertise ensures that every shot she captures is not just a moment frozen in time, but a strategic asset designed to elevate a client's brand and tell a compelling story.

Raised in the vibrant city of New Orleans with experience in the DMV region, Sorena balances a deep respect for heritage with a forward-looking approach to digital media. She is also a featured photographer in the acclaimed book Seeing Black: Black Photography in New Orleans 1840 and Beyond.

Achievements

Photography featured on Forbes.com and Upscale Magazine
Exhibited at Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans and Ashé Cultural Arts Center (2024 and 2025)
Work Published in SEEING BLACK: Black Photography in New Orleans 1840 and Beyond by UNO Press (2024)
Co-author of She Blooms – Stories of Faith, Power, & Resilience (2025)
Author of Bloom & Sip – A Faith-Inspired Guide to Watering Your Spirit (2025)
Documented New Orleans & Company campaigns, with images on NewOrleans.com and other tourism platforms
Captured the mission of the Devoted Dreamers Foundation, founded by Saints linebacker Demario Davis
Featured in Co-Sign Magazine (with former NFL running back Travaris Cadet)
Provided photography support for MMS Education at a New Orleans event in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Documented the film screening of Vacation Plantation for Blue Lobster Tales, an award -winning independent filmmaking company based in Toronto Canada .