My Bee’s Keeper
Bronze Award - College Photographer of the Year, Multimedia: Individual Storytelling
Ashe County is home to the most beekeepers per capita in North Carolina. Their hives provide resources to not only the agricultural economy of the area but a way to create meaningful relationships in the community. Novice beekeeper Kim Pitts met Master Beekeeper Jim Rash at an introductory to beekeeping course at Wilkes Community College. In an effort to reconnect with her community, Kim decided to dive headfirst into beekeeping. The skills taught by Jim Rash in regards to beekeeping not only changed her way of thinking about these important pollinators but her entire role in West Jefferson.
Pre-production, production, and post-production by Madison Burt
Diving For Gold
Gamecock Divers Brooke Schultz and Manny Vazquez Bas have already accomplished so much in their careers. Each now looks to qualify for their fifth and fourth NCAA Championships, respectively. But to them, it's more than chasing medals. It's building something, leaving a legacy, and chasing their dreams. Hear about how they got started, how they developed into leaders on the USC dive team, and what it would mean to represent their home countries in the Olympics.
Pre-production, production, and post-production by Madison Burt
Where Science Meets Justice
Bode Technology has served the country for 30 years through DNA tracing technology. From sexual assault cold cases to identifying victims of 9/11, Bode revolutionized the investigation of crimes that once seemed unsolvable.
Filmed and edited by Madison Burt
Directed by Dan Henriquez
The California Soil Carbon Accrual Project
The Soil Carbon Accrual Project, spearheaded by California State University, Chico, in collaboration with California State University, East Bay, is revolutionizing the way we understand and implement sustainable farming practices. As climate change threatens soil health and water availability, this groundbreaking initiative seeks to enhance food security in the U.S. by treating soil as a vital resource. By contrasting conventional and regenerative farming systems across five sites in California, the project aims to identify practices that effectively draw down carbon and bolster soil resilience.
Edited by Madison Burt
2023 Reel
While working at Gamecocks+, I had the honor of getting to know student-athletes at their most intimate.
Pre-production, production, and post-production by Madison Burt
2022 Reel
From the rivers of Snow Camp, NC to the mountains of West Jefferson, I spent the year growing and learning. I am so thankful for all of the people who have impacted my storytelling and I am looking forward to what comes next.
Pre-production, production, and post-production by Madison Burt