MY STORY
Ojai, California - Hello! My name is Franki, and I am a photographer and designer who runs a branding company out of my home studio in Southern California. I focus on creating unique design packages for small businesses and provide continued support and consultation services.
With an art background and a keen eye for bringing out the beauty in all things, I enjoy turning my client's business dreams into reality through active collaboration and daring creativity.
With a dual background in both the arts and political sciences, my particular savoir-faire comes from a constant desire to be on the move. I have lived, worked, and played in many environments and circumstances, and these experiences are represented in my work.
Besides my profession as a photographer and designer, I enjoy painting, sculpture, and illustration, and my style echoes through my professional work as a designer. My work has brought to life characters in children's books, album covers, and animations. I am passionate about social justice and value being of service to my community and our international family as a whole.
“Hiring Franki was the best thing I could have done for my business. She has listened to my ideas mixed them with her own to design and developed a beautiful website, business cards, flyers, and a personalized logo. I am constantly getting comments on the professional photos taken by Franki.”
— Tracy Vail, Owner at The Canine Messenger
“Franki’s tremendous attention to detail, dedicated work ethic, ability to solve problems and people skills make her an invaluable resource for our nonprofit. Franki approaches each of her tasks and long-term ambitions with creativity and enthusiasm. ”
— Greg Cooper, Director of Community Outreach at Humane Society of Ventura County
“Franki is great at being able to comprehend the styles and themes needed for any given project. Her flexibility with mediums has kept us going back to her for many of our projects where multimedia applications are needed.”
— Michael J. Gonzales, Technical Director at Studio Bee Productions
Education
-Purdue University, Master of Science in Integrated Communication & Advertising, Class of 2020
-Ventura County Leadership Academy, Cohort XXIV, 2019
-Portland State University, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Class of 2007
-School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Photography/Studio Arts, 2003
Exhibitions
-2017 Summer of Love, Museum of Ventura County, Ventura, CA
-2017 Animal Kingdom, Ojai Art Center, Ojai, CA
-2014 Chocolate and Art Show, Los Angeles, CA
-2014 First Friday Group Exhibition at The Hud, Ventura, CA
-2012 Group Exhibition, Betterday Coffee House, Santa Fe, NM
-2009 Untitled, CollectNYC, New York, NY
-2002 Parents, Sunflower Coffee House, Cincinnati, OH
-2001 Group Exhibition, Vertigo, Chicago, IL
Awards
-Certificate of Congressional Recognition 2019 - United States Congress Member, Julia Brownley
-Certificate of Congressional Recognition was received for Remarkable leadership skills and outstanding service to Ventura County
-Certificate of Recognition 2019 - United States Senator, Hannah-Beth Jackson
-Certificate of Recognition 2019 - Assembly Member, Jacqui Irwin, California State Legislature
-Certificate of Recognition 2019 - Assembly Woman, Christy Smith, California State Legislature