me.

pics, vids, words, and sounds by Taylor Jo Gillen.

Hey, it's Tay!

The best version of me is blatantly portrayed in the hard work I pour into my photography, writing, and reporting, all of which bring me nothing but happiness. I am constantly striving to better myself by remaining steadfast in my continuous pursuit of learning all I can and appreciating all I am.

My career path has been quite unconventional, needless to say… Instead of allowing my major in civil engineering to confine me to one job, I leaned into my minor of journalism to fulfill my passions on the side. My feet may carry me forward in life but my heart propels me upwards to my dreams… which are located in the world of creativity.

To narrow down who I am to a few key components, I’ll simply state that running is my favorite form of expression, I believe in the power of empathy and human connection, I yearn to live by a wanderlust mindset, and my favorite word is "beautiful.”

Let's work together! Don't hesitate to reach out to me if interested, or if you have any questions or comments.​

While you're at it, feel free to check out more of my work on my social accounts linked (@taylsies across the board), as well as my photography page on Instagram (@talesbytayls).

You can find my resume here.

See you from behind the lens and pen!