Creative & Professional Background

Leadership, Service & Creative Work

My work lives at the intersection of photography, creativity, education, and leadership. Over the years, I’ve served my creative community through elected roles, educational leadership, content creation, and long-term studio practice.

Professional Photographers of America
Elected Council Member, contributing to national leadership, policy, and the ongoing advancement of professional photography.
Professional Photographers of California
Business & Arts Degree Chairperson, supporting photographers through education, mentorship, and professional development.
Voyage Content Partners
Content Creator, developing creative narratives and visual storytelling for editorial platforms.
Elizabeth Toller Art
Founder and photographer of a fine art photography practice rooted in storytelling, observation, and intentional creative process. My work encompasses photography, marketing, and promotion within the fine art space.
California Center for Digital Art
Projects Manager and Gallery Manager, coordinating exhibitions, managing gallery operations, leading the Santa Ana Photo Contest, and building meaningful community connections through art.
Aunt Betsy’s Photography
Owner and photographer of a children and family portrait studio, overseeing photography, marketing, and client experience.

Recognition & Professional Credentials

My work and commitment to professional excellence have been recognized through industry certifications and awards.

Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) – Professional Photographers of America
Business & Arts Degree – Professional Photographers of California
Best of Animal Category – Orange County Fair

Recognition & Professional Credentials

My education is rooted in both formal study and lifelong creative learning, with a strong emphasis on photography, digital art, marketing, leadership, and creative exploration.

I’ve studied photography, lighting, digital art, and visual storytelling through programs and workshops with West Coast School, Santa Fe Workshops, and Santiago College, learning from respected educators including Pete Rezac, Carl Caylor, Thom Rouse, Jack Davis, and Tony Corbell.

My creative education also includes digital marketing through the American Marketing Association, leadership and communication training through Landmark Education, and personal growth and intuitive development through Rain Shadow Reiki and Arthur Rainville’s Create from Shadow Self.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, which continues to inform my work at the intersection of creativity and business.

Professional Communities

I believe deeply in the power of creative and communicative community—spaces where people practice, grow, and refine both craft and voice.

Professional Photographers of America
Professional Photographers of California
Los Angeles Center of Photography
Toastmasters International
Active member, committed to developing confident, effective communication and leadership through public speaking and evaluation. This is where my voice is practiced, refined, and embodied—so when I step on stage, it’s grounded, confident, and connected.

All of this experience feeds into my work as a photographer, speaker, and author of Making Creativity a Lifestyle—helping creatives build sustainable practices, meaningful habits, and creative lives that actually fit.