About Me

My Background

Good jewelry. Good livestock. Good people.

Something that's been my "catchphrase" of sorts for years has now become what my world revolves around.

Growing up in rural Texas and Oklahoma, combined with generations of agriculturalists, farmers and ranchers in my family tree, I always had an inkling my career path would be agriculture-related. After beginning my education at Oklahoma State in agricultural communications, I picked up a camera for a class, and the rest is history.

Now, my job revolves around telling the stories of people and places that make the agricultural and western ways of life so special. Capturing priceless moments in the show ring, on-farm or ranch, or milestones like weddings or grad photos are truly a labor of love for me.

In my free time, you can often find me listening to the Turnpike Troubadours and spending time with my mini Aussie, Lorrie.

Professional History

My Experience

August 2018 - Current

Madi B. Creatives

I own and operate a small business specializing in photography and writing. Through this, I also contract out livestock photography services to well-known industry leaders such as Legacy Livestock Imaging, Next Level Images, and Show Champions. Other livestock photography companies I worked for include Uplift Imaging and Alexis Radun Livestock Photos. Through these experiences, I've gained skills in most livestock species, even venturing into poultry, rabbits and the occasional horse show.

May 2021 - August 2021

National Pork Board Communications Intern

i worked under the producer communications team to facilitate the NPB tent at World Pork Expo, attend conference's representing NPB, and write articles on crucial need-to-know topics for pork producers. Additionally, I helped design and implement a careers page for the their website, which you can access here https://porkcheckoff.org/about/careers/.

August 2019 - December 2020

OSU Agricultural Communications Writing Center Tutor

I assisted students with agricultural communications writing curriculum assignments. This position required a working knowledge of AP Style as well as having a good rapport with students.

May 2020 - August 2020

Angus Media Editorial Intern

I worked for the American Angus Association in Angus Media. My duties included writing stories for Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin, taking photos at various Angus events, and assisting in all steps of the preparation and proofing process for both publications.

January 2019 - June 2020

OSU Animal Behavior Undergraduate Research Assistant

I assisted Dr. Janeen Salak Johnson with Animal Behavior Research. My duties included analyzing behavior videos, collecting blood samples, and any other lab work.

May 2019 - August 2019

Seaboard Foods Animal Operations Intern

I gained experience in commercial swine production from sow farm to finisher farm working directly under farm managers. I also gained exposure in the workings of a vertically integrated company from the feed mill to the processing plant.

September 2018 - May 2019

OSU Weed Science Student Worker

I worked in the Weed Science Lab under Dr. Misha Manuchehri. My duties included maintaining plants at the greenhouses, plotting fields for trials, and inputting data into an online system for analyzation.

Leadership

My Experience

AFA Student Advisory Team

This upcoming year, I will serve as an Agriculture Future America Student Advisory Team member. I was selected with nine other students from universities across the nation to plan the annual AFA Leaders Conference as well as attend other AFA functions.

Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter

I was selected for OALE Class XVII, an honor offered to CASNR students who are juniors and seniors. We tour industries throughout each region of Oklahoma as well as serve at Oklahoma Youth Expo. We also go on a study abroad during the summer.

State Regents Scholar

When I was chosen for PLC at NOC, I was also selected to receive the State Regents Scholarship. Offered to one student a year, this scholarship requires I maintain a 3.8 GPA as well as stay highly involved in the institution I am attending.

Sigma Alpha Sorority

Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority designed specifically for women pursuing careers in agriculture. I joined this sorority to be surrounded by strong women with the same passions as me.

AFR Gold Star Classic Photographer

The AFR Gold Star Classic is a special needs livestock show American Farmers and Ranchers hosts for special needs students in Oklahoma. I had the opportunity to serve as a volunteer photographer for the show.

Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp

Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp is a leadership camp for Oklahoma FFA members. I served as a small group leader for 3 years facilitating leadership curriculum to a group of 10-12 students.

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