Writer, Photographer, Videographer, and Illustrator.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Journalism with an emphasis on Photojournalism and Documentary Studies and a minor in Photography.
With the help of robust visual and communication skills, I strive to be intentional, organized, creative, and empathetic. With a desire for equity in our communities and around the world, I am passionate about making a positive impact by representing unbiased perspectives and exercising my voice for good.
Alyssa Burkett is a member of Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Media
A critical essay discussing the original insights brought to light by Patricia Simons’ article “Women in Frames: The Gaze, the Eye, the Profile in Renaissance Portraiture”.
The story of Terresa White and her journey in discovering her culture and herself through the medium of clay sculpting. We learn about her upbringing, as well as accompany her on a trip to Seattle, WA to dig deeper into the culture that inspires her. Originally published on Noise & Color PDX. Watch the accompanying short documentary @ https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/120770669
You've now got your shiny new drone. Time to take it out for a spin, right? Not so fast! Being a drone owner/operator requires not only the technical skill of flying your drone, it also requires knowledge of local laws and regulations.
Adria Sparhawk, the owner of Thicket in the Alberta Arts district in Portland, Ore., sat down to answer basic gardening questions and to offer a little bit of motivation.
Grand Prize for Digital Storytelling winner, originally published with Creativist. The project was completed for a Journalism capstone and was combined with additional writing and photography when submitted.
David Van Wie decided to make the documentary, Detroit Under STRESS, after learning about his father's involvement with a controversial special police task force.
Guide to independent bookstores in Portland, Ore.
An in-depth feature story centering on the issues of sustainability, and the costs of historic preservation attempting to answer the question, how can both exist in today's climate?
Links
We know a good story when we see one. Or hear it. Or read it. And now, as the technology of storytelling evolves into something more like story making, it's possible to watch, listen and read as the narrative unfolds with a swipe of our fingers.