Contributing Artists
Mary Hope Ballou
Mary Hope Ballou is a Charleston-based scenic and projections designer, performer, and now amateur graphic designer. She was the designer of our first, 2021-22 tag and most of our social media graphics and logos.
Channing Smith
Channing Smith is a growing photographer based out of Charleston, SC. Growing up in Ware Shoals, SC, Chan's love for photography started in high as the editor of the school's newspaper. Now, Channing's a junior at College of Charleston majoring in Computer Science, and has continued to grow passionate about sharing and hearing the stories of people and places. Channing specializes in retro landscapes, brand marketing, headshots, clothing photography, family portraits, and has taken the majority of our website photos.
Malik Gist
Malik Gist is an African American and Costa Rican lifestyle and portrait photographer born in South Carolina. Malik has been taking pictures since 2016. In his years as an artist, he has worked with multiple musical artists and continues to freelance, based in Charleston, SC. Malik takes pride in his art, striving to cultivate meaning and substance behind every piece of art he creates, focusing largely on minority and African American culture.