Hi there! I'm Abigal Mandris (she/her/hers). I am an artist with an appreciation for all things creative. In May 2017, I graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photography with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photographic and Imaging Arts, and an immersion in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. The Visual Media program at RIT is unlike any other, and has equipped me with strong skills in photography, visual design and project management. My passion for animals and the environment supplements my creativity, and my time spent abroad has expanded my experience. Some of my international travel includes doing photography in the Australian Outback, hiking in New Zealand, teaching in South Africa and The Kingdom of Eswatini, and exploring Norway. I have found that the combination of my passion for people and the world, along with my drive to learn and help teach others, motivates my work ethic and ability to be a part of a team.