Hi! I’m Holly Mandarich
First and Foremost,
I’m a Storyteller
—not just with images and words, but with how I see the world. With over a decade of professional experience in photography, design, and creative education, I’ve led and contributed to five-figure shoots, brands, websites, and digital projects.
It’s become clear that the most important part of the work isn’t the production itself, but the emotional truth that lives within the projects and people I work with. My intention is to direct you back to what’s authentic—to why you began.
Those I work With
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Below are a few of the organizations and brands I’ve worked with, directed projects for, or been featured in over the last 14 years. If you’re interested in what I’ve done for who, just ask!
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Artificial Intelligence Disclaimer: I believe in being transparent about the tools I use to build your vision. Throughout my work—from creative direction and design to consulting—I use AI as a thought-partner to help synthesize data, identify patterns, and move through the 'noise' of a project.
I am fully aware of the tension this creates: the significant carbon footprint of AI vs. my deep commitment to nature and conservation. I don’t have a perfect solution for that contradiction yet. But I do believe that by using these tools with discernment, we can arrive at the 'heart' of a story faster and create the kind of high-impact, mission-driven work that actually moves the needle for our planet.
Technology is the vehicle, but the soul, the visual curation, and the final direction remain—and will always be—entirely human.