Meet Our Creators

Meet Jordan Beaupre! Hailing from Leesburg, VA, Jordan joins us from the CDS department, which is no surprise. She’s captivated by the strong community ties at UMW and the meaningful connections students can forge with professors and mentors. Jordan’s also a devoted art enthusiast and a budding vinyl collector. Her beloved childhood movie is “The Princess Bride,” and her top binge-watch choice is “Psych” (2006). Jordan finds the beauty in videography and photography, which immortalize moments in time and serve as time capsules.

Meet Nellie Bittenbender! Hailing from Berryville, VA, Nellie is a CDS and studio art double major, who spends a substantial amount of time in the studio. Her passion for photography and videography stems from the ability to transform everyday moments into pieces of art, whether through still images or cinematography. As a child, Nellie cherished the live-action version of “Cat in the Hat.” Nowadays, she’s an avid binge-watcher of “What We Do in The Shadows.” A delightful fun fact about Nellie is her previous job on a farm, where she cared for adorable baby cows and pigs. Nellie’s unique perspective and creative flair are valuable assets to our team.

Meet Alanah Cleare! Alanah, a junior, is a marketing major with a minor in digital studies who adores UMW’s inclusivity. Her family currently resides in Fort Belvoir, but Alanah spent most of her life in Germany, fueling her travel addiction. Next semester, she will study abroad! Her favorite childhood movies are “Shrek”, “Nightmare Before Christmas”, and “Beauty and the Beast.” The show she finds most bingeworthy is “Once Upon a Time.” Alanah is passionate about videography and photography, using them to express herself creatively.

Meet Eniya Cropper! Eniya is a junior at UMW, majoring in studio art with a digital studies minor. She’s well-versed in video production, having showcased her skills over the summer by working on a video featuring the UMW Paint Crew during her time at the Summer Arts and Humanities Institute. A fun tidbit about Eniya is her background in competitive public speaking from high school. As a child, she had a fan of movies like “Kungfu Panda 2” and “Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo.” A Thanksgiving tradition she holds dear is binge-watching “Over the Garden Wall.” What truly captivates Eniya about photography and cinematography is their ability to provide a concrete perspective of the world. Through her lens, she can show others the world as she sees it.

Meet Chenin Guber, our resident “do it all” extraordinaire! Chenin is a senior at UMW, originally from Bristow, VA, with a deep passion for CDS, studio art, social media, and photography. She wears multiple hats on campus, from crafting the SAE weekly newsletter to capturing event moments through her lens. Of course, she’s also a dedicated Lively intern. Chenin thrives on immersing herself in UMW’s vibrant yet close-knit community. Her all-time favorite childhood movie is “How to Train Your Dragon,” which still holds a special place in her heart. When it comes to TV, she’s all about “The Witcher.” What Chenin loves about photography and videography is seizing candid, in-the-moment scenes to tell stories.

Meet Martina Pugh! Chances are, you’ve crossed paths with Martina before; she’s a UMW tour guide and a familiar face across campus. In fact, Martina is a self-proclaimed Hoka connoisseur, which are the perfect shoes for giving those fantastic tours!

Martina is double major for philosophy, on a pre-law track, and digital studies. Her true passion lies in storytelling and the profound impacts different media forms can have on individuals. As a child, Martina had a soft spot for classics like “The Wizard of Oz” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Currently, she’s a fan of by “The Bear.”